IT Audit Intern - New York, Summer 2024

Mazars in the UK

Feb 12

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Summer Internship
Accounting & Tax
Chicago, +2

Requirements

Education required: Actively working towards Bachelor or Masters degree in Accounting with strong academic credentials (Minimum GPA of 3.0)
Certification requirement: Eligible to sit for the CPA exam; Undergraduate or graduate degree/ Meet all educational requirements to satisfy the 150-credit hour requirement necessary for the CPA license in the state in which your office will be located. 
Active involvement in organizations (volunteering or campus related)
Excellent organizational, analytical and communication skills
Motivated in order to meet client deadlines and provide excellent service to clients
Motivated to work as part of a team and build constructive working relationships
Able to operate in a paperless workplace and proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
Knowledge of ProSystem FX or other accounting programs a plus
Ability to travel to client locations as needed 
Our firm does not anticipate hiring experienced or entry level job seekers who will need sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, now or in the future.

Responsibilities

Client Servicing:
Perform Risk Assurance and IT Advisory engagements, including:
SOC 1 and 2 readiness assessments and examinations
IT Audits
Internal Audit Support
HITRUST
SOX, and/or
Other risk and compliance assurance and advisory services.
Support the day-to-day activities associated with the client experience, including supporting senior team members in communications with clients, performing detailed internal controls testing in accordance with various frameworks, and helping to support our junior offshore team members in controls testing.
Demonstrate proficiency in advisory and auditing skills, and knowledge of business operations, IT processes, and internal controls.
Present and communicate status and issues to project team and client personnel.
Understand the key sectors that Risk Consulting operates in and recognizes key performance drivers, business trends, and emerging technologies to build client and institutional knowledge.
Project Management:
Complete tasks within scope through effective time management and be able to report and articulate status to the project team
Willingness to learn and demonstrate understanding of the project objectives, project planning and budget management.
Recognize, communicate, research, and participate in resolution of engagement issues/challenges as they arise.
Perform careful self-review of work to ensure individual quality control, and when in doubt, able to confidently articulate areas that require further support.
Demonstrate effective project and time management skills for handling multiple priorities and simultaneous projects.
Professional Growth:
Demonstrate a willingness to learn the various industries we operate in, which include but not limited to: Financial Services, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Real
Estate and Manufacturing & Distribution.
Demonstrate a willingness to learn of Risk Consulting offerings and tools required by the professional services delivered.
Develop and maintain expertise in technical and industry areas.
Demonstrate an interest to collaborate and work cross functionally throughout the various Consulting lines of business to increase skillsets and promote a one-team culture.
Maintain ongoing CPE requirements and development.

Mazars in the UK

Mazars in the UK is an international firm, aspiring to build the economic foundations of a fair and prosperous world.

Accounting

Industry

1001-5000

Employees

1944

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Mazars is a leading international firm, aspiring to build the economic foundations of a fair and prosperous world. Operating as a united partnership, Mazars works as one integrated team, leveraging expertise, scale and cultural understanding to deliver exceptional and tailored services in audit and accounting, as well as tax, financial advisory and consulting Founded in Europe, Mazars is present in over 90 countries and territories, with 40,400 professionals – 24,400 in our integrated partnership, 16,000 via the Mazars North America Alliance – dedicated to helping clients make the most of business opportunities and operate with confidence. In the UK, Mazars is among the largest firms in its sector and a leading auditor to Public Interest Entities (PIEs). It employs over 2,300 people in 15 locations across the UK, providing a balanced perspective and empowered expertise to clients of all sizes, from individuals and SMEs to mid-caps and global players, as well as start-ups and public organisations at every stage of their development.