Assurance Intern, Technology Risk Assurance

About the Role

As an Intern in BDO's Technology Risk Assurance practice, you will utilize your educational background and organizational skills to serve the firm's client base. You will assist in problem-solving and fact-finding, working alongside experienced team members who provide direction, coaching, and learning opportunities. This internship offers hands-on experience with the firm's practices and people, fostering critical relationships for career success.

Key Responsibilities

• Documents and tests application and automated controls on a wide range of software application packages.
• Assists in the preparation of audit reports and recommendations associated with IS audit work performed.
• Participates in the review of internal controls based on Sarbanes-Oxley Act requirements.
• Develops and maintains relationships with client personnel and management.
• Conducts client interviews to obtain relevant information for non-complex clients.
• Performs walkthroughs of client controls.
• Documents controls, tests performed, and results.
• Prepares workpapers in the required format.
• Applies IS audit principles and guidelines to non-complex client environments.
• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, preferred.
• Exposure to various industry ERP applications, highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Accounting, Computer Science, or Information Systems, required.
• Pursuing a Masters in Information Systems or other relevant advanced degree, preferred.
• Past leadership experience, preferred.
• Prior internship or work study experience of information systems and operational auditing experience, preferred.
• Possess good written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to follow instructions as directed by members of the Assurance Team.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Able to work effectively in a team setting.
• Ability to travel as necessary.