Intern, IT Auditor-Dallas, TX - American Heart Association

As we celebrate our Centennial year, we invite you to join us in shaping the next century of impact. Be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives as we remain devoted to a future of health and hope for everyone, everywhere. At the American Heart Association, your contribution matters, and so does your career.

The American Heart Association’s Internship Program provides college students an opportunity for hands-on experience in various facets for individuals interested in gaining work experience with a non-profit, voluntary health organization. 

During your internship you will have the opportunity to perform a variety of duties related to accomplishing operational, financial and compliance audits, as well as special projects. You will be exposed to audit work programs and risk assessments. The Internal Audit Intern will apply technology to accomplish goals, including the use of data analytics, Tableau and financial software. 

The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization through your changing needs and life situations.  To help you be successful, you will have access to Heart U, our award-winning corporate university, as well as training and support locally and through our National Center.

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Internship Overview:

• Time Commitment: 20-25 hours per week
• Internship Duration: 1/21/2025 – 5/2/2025
• Hybrid position-In office & remote work. The intern will need to be available to go into the office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Must be based in Dallas, TX or immediate surrounding area
• Salary: $23.00 per hour

Internship Outcomes:

Individuals participating in the internship program are provided with an opportunity to:

• Gain important and practical job skills to be successful in a non-profit environment
• Opportunity to explore a career-path with a reputable voluntary health/service organization
• Complete an internship that enriches your academic and professional resume as well as enriching your personal life by making a difference in the lives of others

Tasks could include things like the following:

• Evaluating Cloud Computing for AZURE.

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  Receive exposure to the internal audit profession, including IIA Professional Auditing Standards.
• Gain experience of key business processes of a non-profit organization, with international presence.
• Assist in the planning phase on assigned segments of an audit.
• Support and perform audit tests through the review and analysis of documentation and system databases.
• Interact and engage with different stakeholders during the audit process.
• Analyze data, using technology to support decision making.
  
  
  
  

• Must have minimal amount of coursework knowledge or prior internship experience with IT governance and control system frameworks.
• Working toward a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology systems, Data Science, Accounting, Finance, Business/Administration, or related field with an interest in internal audit.
• Desire to learn the principles and practices of internal audit.
• Desire to be exposed to advance technology, including Financial Software, Tableau and Diligent Data Analytics.
• Demonstrated skills in effective one-on-one and group communications.
• Ability to deal professionally in a corporate or non-profit environment and assume responsibility for guiding projects and programs from inception through completion.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment managing multiple priorities involving multiple entities.
• Required Equipment: Reliable WiFi Connection.
• Intermediate to excellent proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Minimum availability of 20 hrs/wk, M-F between the hours of 8:30am-5pm.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship, now or in the future.  For any roles working remotely, the work must also be performed inside the United States, not in a foreign country.

The job application window is expected to close: November 8, 2024.

The American Heart Association invests in its people.  Visit Rewards & Benefits to see more details.

• Compensation and Performance – Attracting talented, committed interns means offering competitive compensation, ongoing professional development and training, and a diverse and inclusive environment in which to work and grow. And we do.
• Professional Development – You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program.  HeartU is the Association’s national online university, with more than 100,000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.
  
  
• Healthcare Benefits – You will have the opportunity to participate in our Teladoc General Medical and Behavioral Health programs.  We also provide access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost as a confidential program designed to assist employees and family members with personal issues that affect their relationships at home or at work.

Apply Today:

So, are you ready to intern for the largest voluntary health organization dedicated to fighting heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases?

The American Heart Association’s 2028 Goal: Building on over 100 years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health, by 2028 the AHA will drive breakthroughs and implement proven solutions in science, policy, and care for healthier people and communities. The greatest discoveries in health must reach everyone where they are.

At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, age, language, sexual orientation, national origin and physical or cognitive abilities. We're committed to ensuring our workforce, workplace culture and mission have a shared impact across a diverse set of backgrounds.

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