Internal Auditor - Intern

Office of Clerk Circuit Court•Kissimmee, FL

About The Position

This four-month, part-time internship is intended for college students or recent graduates seeking practical experience with internal auditing in a public-sector environment. The intern supports the audit team with reviews of financial records, operational processes, and internal controls, working alongside experienced professionals. The position is compensated at $18.00 per hour, is limited to a maximum of 20 hours per week, and is not eligible for benefits.

Requirements

Be a recent graduate or pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
Have a basic understanding of accounting principles.
Have strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Be proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.
Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Have strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
Be familiar with internal auditing concepts and/or internal controls.
Have experience working with spreadsheets, databases, or financial systems.
Have an interest in public-sector, government, or corporate auditing.

Responsibilities

Review workpapers from previous engagements to become familiar with auditing procedures.
Review current processes for alignment with established policies, procedures, county ordinances, and other applicable requirements.
Perform data analytics to identify trends, exceptions, and control issues, and assess the reliability and integrity of information under review.
Conduct research to help the audit team develop practical audit objectives.
Assist with updating audit documentation, templates, and reference materials.
Use testing templates to document fieldwork steps and corresponding results.
Document deficiencies identified during testing clearly and in an organized manner.
Perform other related duties and assigned special projects.
Maintain ongoing communication with the audit team.
Maintain professional appearance and behavior reflecting positively on the Clerk & Comptroller's Office.
Support a positive and collaborative workplace culture through teamwork, communication, innovation, and customer service.
Follow the Clerk & Comptroller Office's policies, procedures, and ethical guidelines.