Healthfirst’s 2024 Summer Trailblazer Internship is a 10-week paid program beginning on June 3, 2024. This is an immersive and interactive learning experience, that lays a foundation for continued leadership development. Interns do impactful work, collaborating with other interns, employees, and business leaders to solve current business problems and deliver solutions.

　　Healthfirst’s Internal Audit Department is responsible for helping the organization manage risk and improve business performance. Internal Audit supports the organization to accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, internal controls and governance processes.

　　The Internal Audit Business/Ops Intern will have the opportunity to rotate through and work with the teams within the Internal Audit function: Business Operations, Model Audit Rule and Internal Controls.  As part of the internship, the Intern will have the opportunity to:

　　Interact with various business owners and departments to obtain an understanding of key business processes and controls in place;   

　　Gain first-hand exposure to how Internal Audit examines the design, effectiveness, efficiency and reliability of key business activities;

　　Participate in walkthrough meetings, process reviews, audit testing procedures and analysis; and, 

　　Help identify and communicate areas of opportunity to Management. 

　　Position Summary: The Internal Audit Intern will support the Internal Audit and Controls Teams in performing functions that strengthen key business processes and practices.  The IA Intern will contribute to a broad set of assignments across the department.

　　Duties & Responsibilities :

　　Attend internal and external stakeholder meetings to learn about the various dependencies/relationships the IA Team maintains and why they are important.

　　Develop an understanding of processes / control objectives , risks and associated businesses areas under review

　　C reate or update process narrative, flow-charts, and control documents to reflect processes in place.

　　Document process review procedures and findings for key business cycles.

　　Participate in the testing of MAR controls, which may include:

　　Perform walkthroughs to understand the control objectives , risks and controls associated to the area under review

　　Create or update process narrative s and/or risk control matrix to reflect processes in place

　　Assist with compiling, analyzing, and documenting audit evidence obtained.

　　Test completeness, accuracy, and validity of controls, including sending and tracking document request lists

　　Employ professional judgment in evaluating evidence, and conclude on adequacy for compliance with auditing standards

　　Use problem solving and critical thinking skills to identify internal control deficiencies and consider their associated risk and impact on the business

　　Prepare status updates throughout audit fieldwork.

　　Help assess risk impact and root cause of process gaps or findings identified .

　　Summarize and communicate audit results.

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　Degree / Majoring in Accounting, Finance , or other related programs

　　Experience and ability to manage projects and document procedures.

　　Experience performing ad-hoc analysis of financial and operational data.

　　Excellent communication (verbal, written), presentation skills.

　　Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications.

　　Minimum Qualifications:

　　Undergraduate students must be a junior or senior at an accredited institution or have graduated within 12 months of the program. Graduate students must be enrolled at an accredited institution or have graduated within 12 months of the program.

　　Will not require sponsorship for employment

　　Eligible to work in the U.S.

　　Must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA from an accredited school

　　WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

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　　Hiring Range*:

　　Greater New York City Area (NY, NJ, CT residents): $39,208 - $52,000

　　All Other Locations (within approved locations): $34,091 - $49,920

　　As a candidate for this position, your salary and related elements of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, licenses and certifications, and any other factors Healthfirst deems pertinent to the hiring decision.

　　In addition to your salary, Healthfirst offers employees a full range of benefits such as, medical, dental and vision coverage, incentive and recognition programs, life insurance, and 401k contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Healthfirst believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package wherever its employees work and live.

　　*The hiring range is defined as the lowest and highest salaries that Healthfirst in “good faith” would pay to a new hire, or for a job promotion, or transfer into this role.