Illinois Housing Development Authority · 1 month ago
Internal Audit Intern
Chicago, IL, US
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$18/hr - $20/hrIllinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA), one of the Nation’s preeminent Housing Finance Agencies, is currently seeking an Internal Audit Intern to assist with various audits in Operations, Financial, Compliance, and Information Technology. The intern will support the Internal Audit department and may also work on special projects as assigned.
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Responsibilities
Assists with audits, including planning, fieldwork testing preparation, fieldwork and reporting, as assigned
With appropriate guidance, execute and document testing of internal controls with clear explanations of procedures and results using appropriate standards and terminology
Adapts to and uses technology such as AuditBoard to improve the effectiveness of assignments, increase efficiencies and quickly complete work objectives
Attends meetings such as the kickoff meetings, process walkthroughs and/or close meetings to observe
Assists in other duties and/or special assignments as assigned
Qualification
Required
Pursuing BS/BA or MS degree in Accounting or Finance
Excellent oral, written, and communication/presentation skills and analytical skills
An interest in the government sector
Strong attention to detail; organizational skills and ability to multi-task
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite; Demonstrate proficiency with MS Excel required
Benefits
Paid Internship
Open to college students (must be an actively enrolled undergraduate or graduate student at the time of applying)
Full-time hybrid internship program that runs from June – August (typically 10 weeks)
You will receive on-the-job training from industry experts
Participate in workshops to gain insight on key departments at the Authority
Participate in IHDA’s Mentorship Program
Attend outings to connect with fellow interns
Company
Illinois Housing Development Authority
Illinois Housing Development Authority provides an array of loans, mortgage, lending, financial, housing, rental, and real estate services.
Founded in 1967
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Timothy Hicks
Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Managing Director Accounting
Keith Evans
Chief Information Officer
Recent News
2025-07-16
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