Internal Audit Intern
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Job Location:
Washington, AR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Department Summary:
ââThe Internal Audit (IA) and ERM department helps protect and enhance ACSs value by providing independent objective assurance and risk-based insights that strengthen controls improve operations and support informed decision-making. Our work includes: (1) assessing and improving internal controls governance compliance and operational efficiency; (2) identifying evaluating and monitoring key organizational risks to guide planning and response; (3) collaborating with teams to offer guidance on process improvements risk mitigation and project governance; and (4) delivering timely focused audit results to drive accountability and continuous improvement. We are committed to fostering a culture of risk awareness transparency and ongoing improvement across ACS.â
Position Summary:
ââThe Internal Audit Intern will assist the internal audit and enterprise risk management team in evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls assessing compliance with Society policies and regulations and identifying potential risks by conducting data analysis performing control testing documenting findings and proposing recommendations for improvement across various business functions. You will gain hands-on experience in the internal audit process while learning about governance and risk management practices.â
Key Responsibilities:
ââApply learned knowledge of accounting and auditing principles by performing orassistingin the planning and execution of compliance financial and operational audits of business operations for various ACS divisions. This includes an introduction into the following responsibilities which will provide a learning experience into real-world internal audit functions:
(1) Audit Planning and Execution: Assisting in developing audit plans performing risk assessments and executing audit procedures to test the effectiveness of internal controls across different departments.
(2) Data Analysis: Gathering and analyzing data from various sources (systems databases documents) toidentifytrends and potential areas of concern.
(3) Control Testing: Performing control testing procedures to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of key controls related to financial reporting operational efficiency and compliance.
(4) Documentation:Maintainingdetailed auditworkpapers documenting findings and preparing clear and concise auditreportssummarizing key observations and recommendations.
(5) Compliance Review: Assisting in reviewing compliance with relevant laws regulations and company policiesidentifyingpotential non-complianceissuesand proposing corrective actions.
(6) Stakeholder Communication: Interacting with various business unit personnel to gather information explain audit procedures and discuss findings.
(7) Special Projects: Supporting special auditprojects asassigned including fraud investigations or process improvement initiatives.â
Education Requirements:
The Ideal candidate will be a rising college senior or recent graduate
Required Qualifications:
Currently pursuing a major in Accounting/Internal Audit
Pay Transparency: This role is based in our Washington D.C. office. The following are the intended hourly rates for this part time/nonexempt role: Rising Junior-$24.00; Rising Senior-$25.00; Current Grad/PhD Student- $29.00.
Any actual offer of employment reflecting the total compensation package and benefits will be made in the sole discretion of ACS. ACS reserves the right to amend or modify its employment benefits and compensation structure at any time.
*This position will be primarily based in the Washington D.C. (or applicable) office. ACS employees work a hybrid work schedule consisting of working onsite two days per week. Schedule flexibility may be required for this role to support in-office activities. While always welcome to work in the office employees may work the other three days of the week from a location of their choice.
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Key Skills
- Presentation Skills
- Data Analytics
- Risk Management
- Financial Services
- COSO
- GAAP
- Fraud
- Accounting
- SOX
- Quality Management
- Internal Audits
- Leadership Experience
About Company
The American Community School opened its doors in 1955, when Mr. and Mrs. Ben Parker opened their residence to American families interested in a school with an American curriculum. During that first year, there were only 12 students in grades 1 through 8. As the young Kingdom grew, so ... View more
