Internal Audit Intern

About Adtalem Global Education

Adtalem Global Education is a national leader in post-secondary education and leading provider of professional talent to the healthcare industry. Adtalem educates and empowers students with the knowledge and skills to become leaders in their communities and make a lasting impact on public health, well-being and beyond. Through equitable access to education, environments that nurture student success, and a focus on expanding and diversifying the talent pipeline in healthcare, Adtalem is building a brighter future for communities and the world.

Adtalem is the parent organization of American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Chamberlain University, Ross University School of Medicine, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and Walden University.

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Adtalem believes in a culture of collaboration, creativity, and innovation, which thrives when we can work flexibly. 

• HYBRID – If you reside within 50 miles of Adtalem office in Chicago, IL, this role is hybrid, requiring office presence three days a week (Tue, Wed, Thu), with the rest of the workweek spent working from home.

Welcome to an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Audit Intern! We are seeking a motivated individual to assist in the execution of internal audit procedures across various critical areas including financial control, education compliance, and operational reviews at Adtalem Global Education.

Responsibilities include:

• Gathering, analyzing, and evaluating documentation.
• Preparing supporting workpapers.
• Interacting with process owners across various functional areas.

Additionally, the role involves making recommendations to management regarding process improvements. The intern is expected to attain a fundamental understanding of internal audit’s role within the organization, auditing techniques, internal controls, pertinent regulations, and systems subject to review and testing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Document existing processes through interviews, observation, and inquiry
• Identify risks and associated control activities within business processes
• Perform testing to determine compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements
• Identify and escalate issues to project lead
• Assist with special projects as requested
• Exhibit a professional demeanor

• Junior status (or higher) in good standing
• 3.2 (or higher) overall grade point average
• Strong communication skills, self-starter, detail-oriented, and analytical
• Ability to work on multiple assignments and prioritize tasks
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office suite

In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is $20/hour. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements. The position qualifies for the below benefits.

Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation