2027 Risk & Compliance Services Summer Intern – Business Risk Services

EisnerAmper • Baton Rouge, LA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

This summer internship position is with the Risk and Compliance Services Team – Cyber Risk Team. The intern will participate in departmental or functional area risk assessments, assist with documenting the internal control environment (including the IT environment) by performing walkthroughs, and perform testing of various controls. The role involves preparing workpapers, identifying and communicating control issues, and demonstrating multitasking, teamwork, and responsibility. The intern will also increase and apply knowledge of internal controls to future clients.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelors and/or Master's degree in accounting, or equivalent program from an accredited college or university.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
• Currently enrolled as a student in the LSU Center for Internal Auditing program.
• Availability to work in a hybrid setting for a minimum of 32 hours per week, Monday - Thursday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm.
• Ability to complete the entire Summer Internship Program: June 7th – July 29th.
• Live in commutable distance to your assigned office.

Nice To Haves

• 0-2 years recent public accounting experience
• Final Graduation of December 2027 through September 2028
• Strong academic track record (Minimum GPA: 3.0)
• Relevant work experience (i.e., internships, volunteer/paid work experiences, school jobs)
• Strong MS Excel and MS Word
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Strong work ethic with the ability to work independently and with a team
• Great communication, leadership, and analytical skills

Responsibilities

• Participate in departmental or functional area risk assessments across a variety of industries.
• Obtain an understating of and assist with documenting the internal control environment, including the IT environment, by performing walkthroughs of various processes.
• Perform testing of controls, including entity level controls, process/activity level controls, and general computing controls (e.g., information security, program development, program change, computer operations, business continuity planning), to confirm control objectives are being met.
• Prepare quality and timely workpapers supporting the results of control-related testing and analysis.
• Assist with the identification and communication of control issues, verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrate and apply multi-tasking skills, teamwork, and responsibility with engagement team members, and use current technology and tools to enhance the effectiveness of deliverables and services.
• Increases and applies knowledge of internal controls and the internal control environment to future clients.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern