Internal Audit Unit Intern - UNPAID

Commonwealth of Massachusetts•Boston, MA

About The Position

The Fiscal and Finance Office at the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) 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. The Fiscal and Finance Office plays a vital role in supporting the agency's mission to protect the environment, encompassing areas such as 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.

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.