Assurance Intern, Technology Risk Assurance – Summer 2027 (New York)
About The Position
As an intern in BDO’s Technology Risk Assurance practice, you will apply your educational background and organizational skills while serving the firm’s client base. You will assist with problem-solving and fact-finding alongside experienced team members who provide direction, coaching, and learning opportunities. The internship offers hands-on exposure to the firm’s practices and people and an opportunity to build professional relationships. The position focuses on information systems audit work, including documenting and testing application and automated controls, supporting audit reports and recommendations, and reviewing internal controls under Sarbanes-Oxley Act requirements. The intern will work with client personnel and management, conduct interviews for non-complex clients, perform control walkthroughs, and prepare documentation and workpapers.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a degree in Accounting, Computer Science, or Information Systems.
- Possess good written and verbal communication skills.
- Able to follow instructions from members of the Assurance Team.
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- Able to work effectively in a team setting.
- Ability to travel as necessary.
Nice To Haves
- Pursuing a master’s degree in Information Systems or another relevant advanced degree.
- Past leadership experience.
- Prior internship or work-study experience in information systems and operational auditing.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Exposure to various industry ERP applications.
Responsibilities
- Document and test application and automated controls across a range of software application packages.
- Assist in preparing audit reports and recommendations related to information systems audit work.
- Participate in reviewing internal controls based on Sarbanes-Oxley Act requirements.
- Develop and maintain relationships with client personnel and management.
- Conduct client interviews to obtain relevant information for non-complex clients.
- Perform walkthroughs of client controls.
- Document controls, tests performed, and results.
- Prepare workpapers in the required format.
- Apply information systems audit principles and guidelines to non-complex client environments.
- Perform other duties as required.
Benefits
- Employee stock ownership through BDO’s ESOP, providing participants a stake in the firm’s success.
- Comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits offerings.
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Career Level
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