College Intern - Audit

METRO•Houston, TX

16d•Onsite

About The Position

Basic FunctionProfessional learning experience in Audit where an undergraduate or graduate student participant gains practical work experience, organization knowledge and business acumen related to a student’s field of study or career interest. Specific duties vary depending on the assigned department and business need. Internships begin with orientation in June and conclude in early August. Position will work 32 hours per week, and this position will work 100% on site. Performs duties in a safe, efficient manner and in compliance with all applicable rules and safety procedures.Responsibilities and Specific DutiesAssignments may include responsibilities in one or more of the following areas: Learns the METRO audit methodology and assists in performing audits as assigned. Participates in audit walkthroughs, assists with audit risk assessments, and performs document control testing under the supervision of the AIC (auditor in charge). Learns and utilizes data analytics tools, such as ACL, Tableau, and Excel to analyze audit data. Supports the development of Key Risk Indicators (KRI’s) and Key Control Effectiveness Indicators (KCIs) through data analysis and visualization. Assists in confirming the closure of management action plans as needed, ensuring that corrective actions are implemented per audit recommendations. Supports Senior Auditors on the fieldwork for Internal Audits. Contributes to departmental goals and objectives. Suggests solutions to business issues and challenges. Attends and participates in meetings. Assists in functional and/or business analytics. Gathers and scrubs data for analysis and reports. Assists with client consulting and support. Assists with writing grants, procedures guides, presentations, training materials, etc. Contributes to a team-oriented atmosphere. Provides excellent customer service to METRO internal and external customers. Applies SMS (Safety Management System) methods and principles in daily routine and supports all aspects of the agency’s Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP). Promotes safety awareness and follows safety procedures to reduce or eliminate accidents. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program or a recent graduate (within 1 year).
Degree program relative to intern assignments, such as Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Management Information Systems, or related degree.
Currently enrolled in an accredited education institution and have successfully completed 24 credit hours.
GPA of 2.7 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
Knowledge relative to intern assignment, such as Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Management Information Systems, or a related discipline from an accredited institution.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with data analysis software (such as Tableu, PowerBI, or Excel) preferred.

Responsibilities

Learns the METRO audit methodology and assists in performing audits as assigned.
Participates in audit walkthroughs, assists with audit risk assessments, and performs document control testing under the supervision of the AIC (auditor in charge).
Learns and utilizes data analytics tools, such as ACL, Tableau, and Excel to analyze audit data.
Supports the development of Key Risk Indicators (KRI’s) and Key Control Effectiveness Indicators (KCIs) through data analysis and visualization.
Assists in confirming the closure of management action plans as needed, ensuring that corrective actions are implemented per audit recommendations.
Supports Senior Auditors on the fieldwork for Internal Audits.
Contributes to departmental goals and objectives.
Suggests solutions to business issues and challenges.
Attends and participates in meetings.
Assists in functional and/or business analytics.
Gathers and scrubs data for analysis and reports.
Assists with client consulting and support.
Assists with writing grants, procedures guides, presentations, training materials, etc.
Contributes to a team-oriented atmosphere.
Provides excellent customer service to METRO internal and external customers.
Applies SMS (Safety Management System) methods and principles in daily routine and supports all aspects of the agency’s Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP).
Promotes safety awareness and follows safety procedures to reduce or eliminate accidents.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.