Information Systems / Internal Audit Intern

Community Care of North Carolina Inc•Garner, NC

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Information Systems / Internal Audit Intern supports the Internal Audit, Risk, and Compliance teams by assisting with risk assessments, walkthroughs, audit testing, documentation, and reporting. The intern helps evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls and gains exposure to healthcare privacy, information security, and regulatory compliance requirements, including HIPAA and HITECH. This role provides hands-on experience for students interested in IT audit, internal audit, risk management, compliance, or information security.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in information systems, management information systems, information technology, cybersecurity, accounting, finance, business, or a related field.
Able to attend at least two in-person meetings in Raleigh during the internship.
Strong listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
Intellectual curiosity, humility, and a growth mindset; open to feedback and coaching.
Strong organization, prioritization, and attention to detail.
High ethical standards and integrity.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Interest in internal audit, information security, risk management, privacy, and/or compliance.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience supporting real-world financial, operational, and IT audit activities.
Exposure to privacy, IT security, and compliance requirements in a HealthCare regulated environment.
Practice preparing workpapers, analyzing evidence, and communicating observations and recommendations.
Mentorship and career development support from internal audit and IT professionals.

Responsibilities

Apply classroom knowledge to financial, operational, and IT audits while working alongside experienced professionals in risk management, internal audit, and IT security.
Assist with scoping, planning, walkthroughs, control testing, status updates, and documentation for assigned audits and advisory projects.
Support HIPAA and HITECH compliance activities, audit testing, basic data analysis, and report preparation.
Gain exposure to key IT controls such as user access management, change management, backup and recovery, and other cybersecurity-related controls.
Help develop findings and practical recommendations to strengthen internal controls and improve business processes.
Prepare and maintain detailed workpapers, organize supporting evidence, and assist with drafting reports that summarize scope, observations, and results.
Communicate professionally with business process owners, department leaders, and other stakeholders during walkthroughs, testing, and follow-up.
Receive mentorship from experienced IT professionals and internal auditor professionals.