Internal Audits Intern

State of Illinois•Springfield, MO

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity is seeking to hire an energetic and detail-oriented Student Intern for the Office of Internal Audits. The Student Intern will receive on-the-job training with an emphasis on gaining knowledge and experience in internal auditing operations. During the training program, the Student Intern will develop skills in conducting research, data analysis, and presenting results of audit work. Additionally, the intern will become familiar with internal audit standards in gathering evidence, workpaper documentation, sampling, risk assessment techniques, and gain invaluable experience assisting with audit planning, execution of internal audit programs, and monitoring of management action plans.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of high school and active enrollment at a college.
Requires no previous work experience.
Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
Selected interns must be pursuing a major or be able to demonstrate planned coursework that will allow the intern to meet those minimum qualifications for Internal Auditor Trainee.
Requires ability to participate in the intern program for a minimum of six months prior to graduation from college or university.
Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

Active enrollment in a recognized college or university with an anticipated graduation date at least six (6) months after the position’s anticipated start date.
One (1) year of experience analyzing policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
One (1) year of experience writing detailed reports.
Two (2) years of experience establishing and maintaining working relationships with staff and the general public in a professional environment.
Two (2) years of experience following written and verbal instructions to complete an assigned task in a professional environment.
One (1) year of college coursework in accounting, finance and/or auditing.
A GPA of 3.0.

Responsibilities

Under immediate supervision, for a period not to exceed four years, on a full- or part-time basis, while actively enrolled in college, receives controlled assignments in the Office of Internal Audits related to the planning, field work, and reporting phases of auditing a state agency.
In a controlled environment, receives on-the-job training with emphasis on gaining knowledge and experience in internal auditing operations within Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO).
Participates in orientation and training which provides a general knowledge of programs, service philosophies and objectives of state government and the specific divisions to be assigned for auditing.
Attends and participates in a variety of meetings, both within and outside Internal Audits, which provides a broad overview of DCEO’s methods, procedures, and related operations.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.