Audit/Investigator Intern

Research Foundation of The City University of New York • New York, NY

6d • $18

About The Position

Thank you for considering a career with the Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY). The team at RFCUNY is made up of dedicated, talented professionals committed to providing the services that allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries. We are pleased that you are interested in exploring opportunities to join RFCUNY. The City University Construction Fund (CUCF) is a New York State public benefit corporation that manages the $3 billion capital construction program for the design and construction of space required to support the educational mandate of the City University of New York (CUNY).

Requirements

• BS(c) in Accounting/Finance or any related field.
• Working towards a professional designation, for example, CPA, CIA, CFE, and/or CISA
• Effective communication of ideas, thoughts, and messages to internal and external contacts (clients, department management, and outside parties) by demonstrating good speaking and presentation skills, active listening, and strong writing is required
• Intermediate PC computer and technical proficiency including, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook), intranet, and audit software
• Strong quantitative, analytical, problem-solving, and conceptual skills

Responsibilities

• Assist audit and investigative staff in conducting reviews of assigned organizational and functional activities by evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of management controls
• Complete detailed audit steps as assigned as part of organizational and functional audit reviews
• Test substantively, as directed, to determine if organizational units are performing their financial and operational control activities cost-effectively, in accordance with CUCF/FPCM, and unit business plans and objectives
• Prepare work papers documenting test results, and with assistance, write formal audit comments that identify and quantify the impact on business operations
• With assistance, report opportunities for improved efficiencies and controls to management and make appropriate recommendations
• Assist in the coordination and implementation of audit work for the external auditors
• Develop knowledge of and ability to apply appropriate auditing techniques, information systems, and accounting principles
• Improve effective business communication skills, both written and oral
• Demonstrate the characteristics of a professional, in both attitude and conduct
• Prepare for and obtain professional and industry certifications
• Apply effective use of time management skills
• Review procedures performed in conjunction with monitoring the Consolidated Financial Statement (CFS) Audit conducted in accordance with Government Auditing Standards
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals
• Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern