Audit & Compliance Intern

Description

The Texas General Land Office is seeking a Clerk II (Internal Audit Intern) within the Internal Audit Department of the agency.

The (Internal Audit Intern) performs a broad range of clerical work in support of one or a variety of business functions, which may include opening and sorting mail, compiling and tabulating data, answering phones, checking documents for accuracy, transporting documents, and maintaining files. Works under general supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Our Mission:
The Texas General Land Office primarily serves the schoolchildren, veterans, and the environment of Texas. The agency does so by preserving our history, maximizing state revenue through innovative administration, and through the prudent stewardship of state lands and natural resources.

What Your Contributions to the GLO Will be:

Audit Support:

·        Assist in the execution of internal audit projects, including planning, fieldwork, and reporting phases.

·        Conduct research to support audit objectives and gather relevant data for analysis

·        Help prepare audit workpapers by documenting test results, findings, and conclusions.

·        Compliance and Controls Testing:

·        Participate in testing internal controls to ensure adherence to policies, procedures, and regulations.

·        Identify and document process inefficiencies and control weaknesses. 

Data Analysis: 

·        Assist in performing data analysis to identify trends, risks, and potential control deficiencies

·        Support in developing and applying data visualization tools to present key insights.

·        Assists with the review, compiling, organizing, and tabulation of data; performs calculations; and prepares charts, graphs, and tables.

Report Preparation:

·        Assist in drafting clear and concise audit reports that highlight key observations and recommendations.

·        Support in developing presentation materials for audit findings and executive summaries

·        Process Improvement:

·        Collaborate with the audit team to recommend process enhancements and improve operational efficiencies

·        Assist in tracking and reporting (follow-up) of the implementation of corrective action plans resulting from audit findings.

·        Administrative Support:

·        Provide general support to the Internal Audit Office, including organizing documents, managing records, and performing administrative tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be 18 years old

Be a US Citizen or be eligible to work in the US

Must be currently enrolled as a student and have at least 30 semester credit hours or more in an accredited college or university (transcripts required)

Physical Requirements:

This position requires the employee to primarily perform sedentary office work; however, mobility (moving around the worksite) is routinely required to carry out some duties. This position requires extensive computer, telephone and client/ customer contact and communication. It requires the ability to move and position oneself as needed for filing and similar routine office duties. The job also requires normal cognitive abilities requiring the ability to learn, recall, and apply certain practices and policies. It requires the stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions. Ability to read printed materials and computer screens. The individual must be able to move and transport records, documents, boxes, and all related information and materials, weighing up to 20 pounds when required.

Preferred Qualifications:

·       Experience in clerical work; experience, training, and/or education in Internal Audit.

Compensation and Benefits:

·       Free Parking

·       Defined Retirement Benefit Plan Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts

·       Medical Insurance - State pays 100% of the health plan premium for eligible full-time employees and 50% of the premium for their eligible dependents. The State pays 50% of the eligible part-time employees’ premium and 25% for eligible dependents.

·       Optional Benefits such as dental, vision, and life insurance.

·       Minimum of 96+ Hours of Annual Leave a year **Annual leave increases with length of service.

·       Professional Development Opportunities: The GLO offers numerous courses to help our employees grow using resources through LinkedIn Learning and our EAP provider.

 
Veterans:
Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs! Go to www.texasskillstowork.com to translate your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications and skill sets. Also, you can compare this position to military occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office by pasting this link into your browser:

Military Crosswalk for Occupational Category - Administrative Support
 

How to Apply:

·       To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at www.workintexas.com or in the CAPPS Career Section.

·       You may apply for the job directly through the CAPPS Career Section. It is not necessary to apply both through Work in Texas and the CAPPS Career Section.

·       Applications must be fully completed with a detailed job history, including job title, employment dates, employer name, supervisor's name and phone number, and a summary of responsibilities. Incomplete applications may lead to disqualification. Please be aware that resumes will not be accepted in place of a completed application.

·       In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. 

·       A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042.  

·       Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.