UNIV - Internal Audit Intern - Enterprise Internal Audit

Job Description Summary

The Internal Audit Intern (IA Intern) will assist Internal Audit Leadership and Auditors with audit projects, research, data analysis, and administrative tasks while gaining exposure to auditing, compliance, and risk management activities.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Temporary

Cost Center

CC001362 Internal Audit Department

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

University-00

Pay Range

0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

20

Work Shift

Job Description

Job Purpose

The Internal Audit Intern (IA Intern) will assist Internal Audit Leadership and Auditors with audit projects, research, data analysis, and administrative tasks while gaining exposure to auditing, compliance, and risk management activities. The IA Intern works under direct supervision and must exhibit sound judgment, exercise discretion, and maintain confidentiality.

Internship Details

• Duration: 10 - 15 weeks (semester)
• Hours: Part-time, approximately 15 - 20 hours per week (Monday & Wednesday), flexible schedule
• Work Location: Onsite, 45 Bee Street, Charleston, SC
• Parking: Park & Ride Program as available
• Interested students must apply through the MUSC recruitment link and submit a resume and cover letter with their application

Learning Objectives

By the end of the internship, the student will be able to

• Understand the purpose and role of Internal Audit.
• Apply basic auditing concepts and techniques.
• Analyze operational and financial data.
• Evaluate internal controls and compliance requirements.
• Develop professional communication and reporting skills.
• Gain experience with audit documentation and working papers.
• Gain hands-on experience with basic office administration tasks.

Qualifications

• Current college student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Health Administration, or a related field
• Strong attention to detail
• Basic Microsoft Office Suite skills
• Good communication and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills

Job Responsibilities

1. Assist with PCard, parking booth, petty cash, and follow-up reviews. (35%)
2. Support audit projects by gathering information, organizing workpapers, and maintaining audit documentation. (25%)
3. Assist with administrative and analytical tasks, including scanning documents, preparing spreadsheets, creating charts, and compiling reports. (15%)
4. Research policies, procedures, regulations, and best practices relevant to audit engagements and projects. (10%)
5. Attend audit meetings, participate in project discussions, and gain exposure to internal audit processes and methodologies. (10%)
6. Other projects as assigned. (5%)

About MUSC

Founded in 1824 in Charleston, MUSC is the state's only comprehensive academic health system, with a unique mission to preserve and optimize human life in South Carolina through education, research and patient care. Each year, MUSC educates more than 3,200 students in 41-degree programs across 6 colleges – Dental Medicine, Graduate Studies, Health Professions, Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy. MUSC has 24 hospitals (5 in development), 1,061 residents and fellows, 36,000+ employees, and a $9.9B total Enterprise operating budget.

MUSC Mission

MUSC is South Carolina’s only comprehensive academic health system with a mission to preserve and optimize human life in South Carolina and beyond.

MUSC Vision

Leading Health Innovation for the Lives We Touch

About Enterprise Internal Audit

The purpose of the internal audit function is to strengthen MUSC Enterprises’ ability to create, protect, and sustain value by providing the MUSC and MUHA Boards of Trustees and management with independent, objective, and risk-based assurance, advice, insight, and foresight.

The internal audit function enhances the MUSC Enterprises’

• Successful achievement of its objectives.
• Governance, risk management, and control processes.
• Decision-making and oversight.
• Reputation and credibility with its stakeholders.
• Ability to serve the public interest.

Enterprise Internal Audit Mission

To provide an independent objective assurance and advisory service designed to add value and improve operations. We help the MUSC Enterprise to accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of governance, risk management and internal control processes.

Enterprise Internal Audit Vision

To be trusted leaders in the internal audit profession, known for integrity, innovation, providing impactful insights, and collaborative partnerships in support of the Enterprise’s strategic plan.

Enterprise Internal Audit Goals

Provide assurance on key risks and controls; Enhance Stakeholder Engagement; Develop a High Performing Team; Modernize & Streamline Audit Processes.

MUSC & Enterprise Internal Audit Culture Values

Compassion, Collaboration, Respect, Integrity, Innovation

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15# , unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects from floor level to height of 36 inches, to 15#, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, to 15 #, from height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects to 15 #, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to hear and/or understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to work in dusty areas (Infrequent)

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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