Intern, Financial Audit

Description

About the Internship

As a management intern in the Audit Department, you will have the unique opportunity to shadow a team of vibrant Auditors who have diverse skills and strengths, at various levels, gaining real life experience, building professional connections with stakeholders, and participating in exhilarating site tours at various Port Authority facilities like our airports, the Midtown Bus Terminal, and the PATH train system. You will have an opportunity to assist the Contract Administration and Audit Services Division with the performance of audits of third-party service providers who provide maintenance and services work to the Port Authority. You will explore on-going service operations across our Agency such as Customer Service Reps, On-Airport Busing, and Security Guards and review service providers' records while engaging with numerous Port Authority representatives who oversee the administration of the contract to ensure that the required services are being provided, and billings are accurate.

• Participate in the planning of audits and reviews of various Port Authority functions, operations, and business processes, including reviews of private sector partners doing business with the Port Authority.
  • Reviews will include developing the audit scope and audit program, executing the audit work, including gathering and analysis of required data and information and attend site visits.
• Prepare work papers and draft reports summarizing results of the audit, recommendations for improvement and communicating results to the executive team and managers.

• Enrollment at a college/university through the duration of the internship
• Two or more years of college/university education at the start of the internship.
• Major in Auditing, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Management, Engineering, or a related discipline

• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to meet deadlines, work independently or within a team, and prioritize work
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills
• Past experience whether it's past internships, part-time jobs, or involvement as a college club officer

• The start date is expected to be in July 2025

• This internship will require 30 hours of work per week
• The format is expected to be in the office two days a week with a potential for a third remote day

• Only applicants under consideration will be contacted
• If selected to move forward, the hiring team will reach out directly to schedule 1-2 interviews
• Different internships will have different timelines for interviews

• The hourly rate range is $18.07 to $27.89 (the exact rate will be determined by internship type and rising school year)

• Ability to opt in to the New York State and Local Retirement System
• Access to Employee Business Resource Groups
• Facility Tours
• Career Panels
• Social/Networking Events