Internal Audit Intern

Overview
As we celebrate our Centennial year, we invite you to join us in shaping the next century of impact. Be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives as we remain devoted to a future of health and hope for everyone, everywhere. At the American Heart Association, your contribution matters, and so does your career.
During your internship you will have the opportunity to perform a variety of duties related to accomplishing operational, financial and compliance audits, as well as special projects. You will be exposed to audit work programs and risk assessments. The Internal Audit Intern will apply technology to accomplish goals, including the use of audit management tools, data analytics and financial software. Internal Audit projects will be assigned to provide a variety of exposure to a career in governance, risk management, IT, and compliance.
The American Heart Association's Internship Program provides college students an opportunity for hands-on experience in various facets for individuals interested in gaining work experience with a non-profit, voluntary health organization.
The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization through your changing needs and life situations. To help you be successful, you will have access to Heart U, our award-winning corporate university, as well as training and support locally and through our National Center.
#TheAHALife is our company culture, our way of life, reflecting our diversity and inclusion, our focus on work-life harmonization and our Guiding Values. Discover why you will Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Valued™ at the American Heart Association by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and at heart.org.
Internship Overview:

• Time Commitment: 20-25 hours per week
• Internship Duration: 5/20-8/9
• Location : Dallas, TX (Hybrid)
• Salary: $23.00 per hour

Internship Outcomes:
Individuals participating in the internship program are provided with an opportunity to:

• Gain important and practical job skills to be successful in a non-profit environment
• Opportunity to explore a career-path with a reputable voluntary health/service organization
• Gain experience in the professional world while learning about board management
• Complete an internship that enriches your academic and professional resume as well as enriching your personal life by making a difference in the lives of others

Responsibilities
The Internal Audit Intern will be provided an opportunity to develop a stronger understanding of the audit profession by working with experienced audit staff and management. The Internal Audit Intern will:

• Receive exposure to the Internal Audit profession, including IIA Professional Auditing Standards.
• Gain experience of key business processes of a non-profit organization, with international presence.
• Assist in the planning phase on assigned segments of an audit
• Support and perform audit tests through the review and analysis of documentation and system databases
• Interact and engage with different stakeholders during the audit process
• Analyze data, using technology to support decision making
• Develop personally and professionally
• Receive coaching to develop techniques

Qualifications

• Working toward a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Data Science, Business/Administration, Information Systems, or related field with an interest in Internal Audit.
• Desire to learn the principles and practices of Internal Audit
• Desire to be exposed to advance technology, including Financial Software, Tableau and Diligent Data Analytics.
• Ability to learn, think, reason, and solve problems with appropriate mentoring provided.
• Ability to communicate both in writing, in person and via Zoom/Teams.
• Ability to work both independently and in team settings.

Compensation & Benefits
The job application window is expected to close April 12, 2024.
The American Heart Association invests in its people. Visit Rewards & Benefits to see more details.

• Compensation and Performance - Attracting talented, committed interns means offering competitive compensation, ongoing professional development and training, and a diverse and inclusive environment in which to work and grow. And we do.
• Professional Development - You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program. HeartU is the Association's national online university, with more than 100,000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.

Apply Today:
So, are you ready to intern for the largest voluntary health organization dedicated to fighting heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases?
The American Heart Association's 2024 Goal: Every person deserves the opportunity for a full, healthy life. As champions for health equity, by 2024, the American Heart Association will advance cardiovascular health for all, including identifying and removing barriers to health care access and quality.
At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, age, language, sexual orientation, national origin and physical or cognitive abilities. We're committed to ensuring our workforce, workplace culture and mission have a shared impact across a diverse set of backgrounds.
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