Internal Audit Intern

Internships New York, New York


Description

Intern role name: Internal Audit Intern 
Area of Talent: Internal Audit/Audit/Accounting/Business Administration 
Term: Spring 2025 
Office Location: NYC/Financial District 
Hourly Rate: Undergraduate $17.00 
  
About HDC 
The New York City Housing Development Corporation (HDC) is a public benefit corporation and the nation’s largest municipal Housing Finance Agency. HDC seeks to increase the supply of multi-family housing, stimulate economic growth, and revitalize neighborhoods by financing the creation and preservation of affordable housing for low-, moderate-, and middle-income New Yorkers. HDC’s programs support the construction and preservation of multi-family affordable housing in New York City. 
  
Position Summary:
The mission of the Internal Audit Department (“IAD”) is to provide independent, objective assurance, and consulting services designed to add value and improve the Corporation’s operations.  The IAD helps the Corporation accomplish its objectives by using a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.  The purpose of the IAD is to determine whether the Corporation’s systems of internal control, risk management, and governance processes, as designed and represented by management, are adequate and functioning in a manner to ensure:
  • Risks are appropriately identified and managed.
  • Employees’ actions comply with policies, standards, procedures, applicable laws, and regulations.
  • Resources are acquired economically, used efficiently, and are adequately protected.
  • Quality and continuous improvement are fostered in the Corporation’s control processes.
The Internal Audit Intern will report to the Deputy Director-Internal Audit and will learn, experience, and assist in a variety of hands-on internal audit processes.
 
Responsibilities: 
  • Develop internal audit skills by assisting the Internal Audit team with internal audit projects
  • Assist in the planning, fieldwork, reporting/wrap-up, and execution of all types of internal audit activities
  • Gain exposure to coordinating with auditees and senior leaders
  
Required Qualifications:  
  • Undergraduate junior or senior pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a related field (i.e., Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, etc.)
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and problem solving skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, Word, and Excel
  
It is strongly preferred that you submit a cover letter with your resume. You may also fax your resume and cover letter to (212)227-6816. 
  
HDC is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy. 
  
HDC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, HDC will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please complete the reasonable accommodations section on the application or contact Human Resources by emailing [email protected].