About the role

Summer Student providing short-term support to internal audit department at The Salvation Army. Assisting with documentation review and administrative preparation for audits, and departmental projects.

Responsibilities

Provide short-term support to the internal audit department related to documentation review, administrative preparation for audits, and departmental projects
Assist internal audit teams with documentation collection, organization, and preparation to support audit planning and fieldwork
Review policies, procedures, and internal reports to identify relevant information for audits under direction from senior staff
Prepare summaries, checklists, and basic analyses to help streamline audit activities and documentation
Support the review of funding agreements, program contracts, and contribution agreements
Summarize key contract elements such as timelines, financial conditions, and risk-sensitive clauses for audit reference
Flag questions, inconsistencies, or potential risks for follow-up by auditors or management
Contribute to the preparation and organization of audit findings, working papers, and supporting materials
Collaborate with team members and internal stakeholders, participating in meetings and day-to-day audit operations
Demonstrate professionalism by maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information with care

Currently enrolled in a college or university program in Business, Accounting, Legal Studies, or a related field
Experience reading contracts, policy documents, or financial materials is an asset
Strong reading comprehension with the ability to extract and summarize key points from detailed documents
Clear, concise written communication skills, particularly for summarizing complex information
High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks with varying deadlines
Strong organizational skills and comfort working with Word, Excel, and PDF documents
Ability to maintain confidentiality, discretion, and professionalism
High energy, motivated, reliable, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment