Internal Audit Unit Intern - UNPAID

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Boston, MA

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About The Position

The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) seeks to protect, preserve, and enhance Massachusetts’ environmental resources and create a clean energy future for all residents. The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) is the state agency responsible for ensuring clean air, land, and water. The Fiscal and Finance Office at MassDEP plays a vital role in supporting the agency's mission to protect the environment. This includes Budget Management and Allocation, Financial Reporting and Compliance, Revenue Collection and Grant Management Oversight, Procurement and Contract Management, Financial Planning and Analysis, Internal Support and Collaboration, and Key Fiscal Stakeholder Collaborations. The Fiscal and Finance Office is seeking an Internal Audit Unit Intern to join their team. This internship provides hands-on experience in auditing, process improvement, and compliance by assisting with the development and standardization of audit documentation, reviewing procedures for adherence to state and federal procurement regulations, and identifying gaps in existing processes.

Requirements

• NONE

Nice To Haves

• Studying accounting, finance, or public administration.
• Curiosity about how State organizations work.
• Comfortable working with data.
• Reliable and detail oriented.
• Basic accounting & business concepts.
• Basic knowledge of internal auditing & controls.
• Data and Excel skills.
• Analytical thinking.
• Strong communication skills.
• Basic professional and Technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and/or update audit documentation to assist in improving consistency and efficiency of the Audit Unit.
• Review existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for compliance with State/Federal procurement policies and regulations.
• Identify gaps in current procedural manuals.
• Create/update standard operating procedures guidance documents.
• Create standardized audit templates.
• Document audit methodology.
• Build onboarding guide for future interns.

Benefits

• Outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package.
• Work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees