Assurance Intern, Technology Risk Assurance - Summer 2027 (Orange County)

BDO USA•Costa Mesa, CA

About The Position

Job Summary: BDO is a place for energetic self-starters who can think and act like entrepreneurs. As an Intern in our Technology Risk Assurance practice, you will begin to utilize your educational background as well as your organizational skills as you serve the firm's dynamic client base. You will assist in problem solving and fact-finding, working side-by-side with more experienced team members who can provide you with direction, coaching and learning opportunities. This opportunity will allow you to gain a unique hands-on perspective on our firm’s practices and people, as well as beginning to forge the critical relationships that will help maximize your chance for success in your career. Job Duties: Documents and tests application and automated controls on a wide range of software application packages Assists in the preparation of audit reports and recommendations associated with IS audit work performed Participates in the review of internal controls based on Sarbanes-Oxley Act requirements Develops and maintains relationships with client personnel and management Conducts client interviews to obtain relevant information for non-complex clients Performs walkthroughs of client controls Documents controls, tests performed and results Prepares workpapers in the required format Applies IS audit principles and guidelines to non-complex client environment Other duties as required

Requirements

Pursuing a degree in Accounting, Computer Science, or Information Systems, required
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, preferred
Possess good written and verbal communication skills
Able to follow instructions as directed by members of Assurance Team
Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Able to work effectively in a team setting
Ability to travel as necessary

Nice To Haves

Pursing a Masters in Information Systems or other relevant advanced degree, preferred
Past leadership experience, preferred
Prior internship or work study experience of information systems and operational auditing experience, preferred
Exposure to various industry ERP applications, highly preferred

Responsibilities

Documents and tests application and automated controls on a wide range of software application packages
Assists in the preparation of audit reports and recommendations associated with IS audit work performed
Participates in the review of internal controls based on Sarbanes-Oxley Act requirements
Develops and maintains relationships with client personnel and management
Conducts client interviews to obtain relevant information for non-complex clients
Performs walkthroughs of client controls
Documents controls, tests performed and results
Prepares workpapers in the required format
Applies IS audit principles and guidelines to non-complex client environment
Other duties as required