Audit Intern (Chinese/Mandarin Speaking)
Summary: Under the direct supervision of the Audit Manager/Audit Supervisor this position provides support with the basic duties and responsibilities of an Audit Intern, as noted below.
Reporting To: Staff Auditor / Senior Auditor
Duration: 90-Day Internship Program
Education: At a minimum, Bachelor's degree in Accountancy from an accredited university in the United States
Language: Professional Chinese/Mandarin preferred
Location: 133-10 39th Avenue, Flushing NY 11354.
Pay: Paid full-time internship ($16.5/hr)
Duties and Responsibilities (include, but are not limited to):
- Prepare Finalized Reports for the Audit Team(s) under supervision of HR
- Assist with the review process of completed reports (formatting inconsistencies, templates, overall content etc.)
- Assist with planning and performing financial and compliance audits in accordance with the appropriate
- auditing standards and report on internal accounting controls;
- Assist with preparation of audit working papers; and
- Assist with preparation of audit reports for submission to various agencies
- Shadow senior auditors to gain understanding and further exposure of Auditor responsibilities
- Other job/duties assigned by the Audit Manager/Audit Supervisor/HR/Partners/Director(s)
The following are the terms of the internship:
- This is a paid hourly internship ($16.5/hour)
- Duration will be for approximately 90 days and will be from Monday-Friday (approx. 35-40 hours per week)
- You shall come appropriately dressed, business casual, and remain professional to all colleagues/peers and incoming visitors.
- A job is not guaranteed upon completion of the internship/training or completion of the intern’s schooling
Learning Objectives/Outcomes:
- Gain insight into professionalism within a CPA firm and working with clients (through the shadow program)
- Develop an understanding of the audit software the firm uses.
- Gain a further understanding of the auditing statements and concepts and the cycle of an audit.
- Learn the process of documenting audit work performed throughout, and upon completion and wrap up phase of the audit.
- Develop a skill set of gathering questions and asking appropriate personnel for assistance.
- Develop skills required to interact with other professionals at varying levels for example: partners, managers, senior associates, staff, and office staff.
- Understand how a firm trains its personnel and how training enhances work requirements.