VyStar Intern - Audit Planning

At VyStar, we offer competitive pay, an excellent benefit package that includes a 401(k) Plan, an extensive paid technical and on-the-job training program, and tuition reimbursement--available to all full and part time employees. Part time positions start at a minimum of 30 hours per week.

We encourage you to become a part of VyStar Credit Union's family of employees.

What you'll do:

VyStar's paid internship experience in auditing will provide you with the opportunity to develop organization and time management skills through helping to plan and execute audits. Additionally, this opportunity will develop business acumen by observing and participating in interactions with various levels of employees, Management, and the Audit Committee.

The Audit Team includes internal Audit and IT Audit experience. In both Audit teams, you will gain experience in various operational processes at VyStar including gaining exposure to researching and testing for regulatory compliance. Internships are in Jacksonville. The intern must be able to travel to other VyStar locations. We believe you should enjoy and grow during your internship experience. (9-week internship program, beginning first week of June and concluding the first week of August.)

Throughout the summer, the intern will be assigned to assist the audit team on completion of the annual audit plan. An audit typically lasts 4-6 weeks. This includes:

• Assisting with planning the audit by reading prior year audit workpapers and researching current applicable policies, procedures, and regulations (1 week during the beginning of the audit).
• Assisting with audit fieldwork which may include:
  • Attending meetings with a seasoned auditor and the audit client to discuss processes relating to the function in scope
  • Assisting an auditor by performing detailed testing (e.g., loan files, verifying policies include certain regulatory requirements)
  • Performing standard audit tests relating to review of 3rd party contracts, system security, or general ledger reconciliations
  • Obtaining and documenting audit evidence to support reviews performed
• Working with the Auditor-in-Charge, or VP Internal Audit or VP IT Audit and applicable business line management to understand risks within the function being audited, learn what a control is and how controls apply to the risks identified.
• Organizing assignments and managing time to ensure tasks are completed by the end of audit fieldwork (usually 2-3 weeks).
• Participating in periodic stand-up meetings with the audit team to discuss the status of the audit (roadblocks, issues identified, remaining items to complete, etc.)
• Taking notes when meeting with the audit team, Auditor-in-Charge, and auditing the client to capture and keep track of tasks assigned to the Intern as well as observations during process meetings with the client, which will be needed to document controls during fieldwork.
• The IT Audit experience will also expose the intern to SQL queries using Microsoft SQL databases with sample audit queries.
• Attending audit update meetings with the Auditor-in-Charge and applicable business line management to gain exposure with communicating audit findings, recommendations, and/or
• Discuss any misunderstandings or new information to resolve an audit finding. (Once a week)
• Meeting with the Auditor-in-Charge and/or VP Internal Audit Address to discuss review notes (e.g., comments/corrective action on documented audit work from fieldwork) and determine next steps to remediate those comments. (1 week at the end of the audit)
• Attending the draft report meeting with the Auditor-in-Charge and applicable business line management to observe discussion on the reportable audit issues and recommendations.
• All employees and business units, as first line of defense, are expected to proactively help identify, assess, manage, and report risks within their domain of work. To enhance a healthy risk culture and support our growth for good pillar, employees will maintain vigilance in safeguarding our operations while ensuring compliance with regulatory mandates. The Risk team serves as the second line of defense by providing risk oversight and credible challenge whereas the Audit team serves as the third line of defense by providing risk assurance.

As an intern, you will:

• Get hands-on experience solving business needs
• Expand your team player capabilities
• Develop your leadership and business acumen
• Interact with Senior Executives
• Get paired with a mentor
• Expand your business network
• Join in community events
• And more...

Education & Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree at an accredited college/university
• Rising College Juniors, Seniors, or Graduate Students
• Strong written and communication skills
• Flexibility to work with multi-disciplined teams
• Strong use of Microsoft Office Tools
• GPA of 3.0 preferred
• Participation in college organizations and the community

DISCLAIMERS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Nothing in this position description is an implied contract for employment. The position description is intended to be an accurate account of the essential functions. The functions are not all encompassing and are subject to change at any time by management. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

As required or requested, may exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

VyStar Credit Union is not seeking outside assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies or search firms for employment or contractor opportunities. Any resumes submitted by an outside vendor to any employee at VyStar via e-mail, internet, or directly to hiring managers without a valid written search agreement with the Talent Acquisition / HR department will be deemed the sole property of VyStar Credit Union.

No placement fee will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result of the referral, or through other means.

Thank you for your inquiry regarding our current job opening. Your resume will be carefully reviewed against the position requirements. Should your experience and skills match, you will be contacted by one of our Human Resources department staff members.

Thank you again for your interest in this position!

VyStar Credit Union Human Resources