WHAT’S YOUR MOTIVATION?

Opportunity. Creativity. Contribution. It's all part of interning for the American Heart Association- where you can combine professional growth with personal fulfillment.

INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION:

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. Internal Audit projects will be assigned to provide a variety of exposure to a career in governance, risk management and compliance.

INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW:

• Time Commitment: Flexible (20-25 hours per week)

• Internship Duration: Spring Semester

• Location: Flexible

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Internal Audit Intern will be provided an opportunity to develop a stronger understanding of the audit profession by working with experienced audit staff and management. The Internal Audit Intern will:

• 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

• Develop personally and professionally

• Receive coaching to develop techniques

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Working toward a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Data Science, Business/Administration, Information Systems, 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.

• Ability to learn, think, reason, and solve problems with appropriate mentoring provided.

• Ability to communicate both in writing, in person and via Zoom/Teams.

• Ability to work both independently and in team settings.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The American Heart Association invests in its people. Here are the main components of our total rewards package. Visit Rewards & Benefits to see more details.

• COMPENSATION – Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary. That’s why we regularly review the market value of jobs and make adjustments, as needed.

• PERFORMANCE AND RECOGNITION – You are rewarded for achieving success by merit increases and incentive programs, based on the type of position.

• BENEFITS – We offer a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, along with a robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution. As a mark of our commitment to employee well-being, we also offer an employee assistance program, employee wellness program and telemedicine, and medical consultation.

• 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.

• WORK-LIFE HARMONIZATION – The Association offers Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees. The number of days will increase based on seniority level. You will also have a total of 12 paid holidays off each year, which includes several days off at the end of the year.

The American Heart Association’s 2024 Goal: Every person deserves the opportunity for a full, healthy life. As champions for health equity, by 2024, the American Heart Association will advance cardiovascular health for all, including identifying and removing barriers to health care access and quality.

At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity applies to both our workforce and the communities we serve as it relates to heart health and stroke prevention.

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EOE/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities

The American Heart Association is the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. We fund innovative research, fight for stronger public health policies, and provide critical tools and information to save and improve lives.

Heart disease is the No. 1 killer worldwide, and stroke ranks second globally. Even when those conditions don’t result in death, they cause disability and diminish quality of life. We want to see a world free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.

The size and scope of our organization, along with our more than 40 million volunteers and supporters, allows us to make a real impact on our shared focus of cardiovascular and overall health.