Internal Audit Intern
About The Position
Under immediate supervision, the Internal Audit Intern assists with a variety of tasks in the Internal Audit Division. The intern helps plan and execute audit and review assignments, assess engagement-level risks, establish audit objectives and procedures, evaluate controls, and report findings and recommendations. The role also assists with special reviews and audits of transactions and supporting documents for compliance with applicable state and federal policies, regulations, and guidelines. Duties are illustrative rather than exhaustive, and other related duties may be assigned. The position is with the Arkansas Department of Transportation, an at-will employer.
Requirements
- Be pursuing the educational equivalent of a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, management, or a related field at an accredited college or university.
- Have completed at least 30 college hours toward the degree.
- Have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.
- Understanding of the basic principles of Government Auditing Standards and International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
- Strong research, organizational, and critical-thinking skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Attention to detail.
- A criminal background check is required to determine suitability for employment.
Responsibilities
- Assist in planning and executing audit and review assignments in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- Assist Division staff with engagement-level risk assessments.
- Assist in determining audit objectives based on risk-assessment results and developing procedures to achieve those objectives.
- Assist in evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of controls designed to mitigate risks.
- Assist in reporting audit results clearly, concisely, and accurately, and recommend corrective actions, operational improvements, and cost reductions based on findings and root cause analysis.
- Assist with special reviews requested by management.
- Assist in preparing procedures to test transactions and supporting documents for compliance with state and federal policies, regulations, and guidelines.
- Assist with audits and reviews, both internal and external to Department operations.
- Perform a wide variety of tasks in a learning capacity.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
