Internal Audit Intern - Corporate (New Orleans)

Caesars Entertainment•New Orleans, LA

About The Position

Caesars Entertainment’s 12-week internship program gives hospitality and business students hands-on experience and opportunities to learn from industry leaders. The Corporate Internal Audit Intern applies accounting and auditing knowledge while performing or assisting with compliance, financial, and operational audits and special projects under the mentorship of the Director of Internal Audit. The intern learns about auditing, operational, and accounting activities across the business, interacts periodically with mid-level management and staff, and gains exposure to an Internal Auditor’s daily work, including leading portions of individual audit projects. The internship includes onboarding, audit planning, audit testing, and audit observations. Interns may complete portions of audit projects and present results to property mid-management and staff. The role also includes becoming familiar with Caesars properties in Louisiana and Mississippi and their gaming regulations, department policies, and procedures.

Requirements

Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree and have junior or senior standing in credit hours.
Must be eligible for Casino Employee Registration in Louisiana and Mississippi through the Division of Gaming Enforcements.
Must be at least 21 by the first day of the internship to be eligible for Casino Employee Registration.
Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and standards.
Familiarity with computer systems and applications, including Word, Excel, and Microsoft Outlook.
Ability to work in a team environment and manage multiple tasks concurrently in a changing environment.
Ability to communicate one-on-one and with groups to explain policies and procedures and persuade others to accept or adopt an opinion or action.
Ability to effectively present information and/or a convincing argument to executives.
Submit a resume, cover letter, education transcripts, and proof of internship-credit enrollment or a school verification letter with the application.

Nice To Haves

Preferred major in Accounting, Finance, Business, Hospitality, or a related field, with sufficient coursework in accounting and auditing.

Responsibilities

Become familiar with Louisiana and Mississippi Caesars properties, obtain property badges, and participate in New Hire Orientation.
Review and understand Louisiana and Mississippi gaming enforcement regulations related to assigned project areas.
Learn department policies and procedures.
Understand the purpose of audit planning procedures and complete assigned planning procedures by their due dates.
Complete audit tests for various audits by assigned due dates.
Document test results, including issues, and communicate results verbally and in writing as needed.
Coordinate and complete observations of gaming and non-gaming areas as needed for assigned projects.
Document observation results in workpapers by assigned due dates and communicate results verbally and in writing as needed.
Regularly communicate project status.
Assist in presenting oral and written results of audit activities to management and staff at various levels.