Government Internal Audit Intern - AO

City and County of Denver

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Posted about 1 month ago

Internship

Denver, Colorado

Hybrid

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Interns will assist in designing audit approaches, performing fieldwork, and drafting reports for performance, financial, and IT audits. They will also participate in business process reviews and communicate audit findings to management and the public.

Qualifications

The Auditor's Office is seeking Internal Audit Interns to assist with performance, financial-related, and IT audit assignments. Candidates should be currently enrolled in a bachelor's or higher degree program or be a recent college graduate (within 1 year). Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for this role.

Job Description

About Our Job

The Auditor's Office, an independent agency of the City and County of Denver, delivers independent, transparent, and professional oversight to safeguard the public’s investments in the City and County of Denver.  The Auditor has Charter authority to audit Denver’s agencies in accordance with generally accepted governmental auditing standards (GAGAS). Our audit reports are issued each month to the public through Denver’s Audit Committee. We review the efficiency and effectiveness of the city’s services and programs and provide recommendations for improvement. Our work is performed on behalf of everyone who cares about the city, including its residents, workers, and decision-makers.

The Auditor's Office of the City and County of Denver is seeking highly motivated Internal Audit Interns to perform performance, financial-related, and/or IT audit assignments.  Under the direction of an Audit Manager,  interns perform entry-level auditing work. Our assignments enable you to learn about applying generally accepted government auditing standards in conducting performance, financial-related, and/or IT audits and other studies of city departments and contract providers.

This announcement will be used to fill multiple vacancies.

Auditor’s Office employees are currently working a hybrid schedule. This position requires a combination of in-office attendance at our Downtown Denver location and remote work. Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their remote work days.

We provide a computer with all work-related software applications; you must have a stable home internet connection for any remote work.

This position is expected to be open to receive applications until May 18, 2026.  Please submit your complete application as soon as possible as application reviews will begin immediately.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: 

  • Work as part of an internal audit team.

  • Assist in designing approaches to address audit objectives, perform audit fieldwork, and preparing report drafts.  

  • Participate in a variety of business process reviews and potentially assist with information technology audits or reviews.  

  • Provide input into audit planning and preparation through research of risks and prior audit information.  

  • Assist with the collection, evaluation, analysis, and interpretation of audit evidence to reach conclusions.  

  • Use strong communication skills to write and/or verbally communicate clear, concise audit findings, documentation of work performed to support conclusions, and concluding statements and/or recommendations.  

  • As needed, present the results of audit work to Auditor’s Office management, and the public if presenting at the city’s Audit Committee meeting.

  • Use audit software and related tools effectively.  

About You

Our ideal candidate will surpass our minimum qualifications by possessing: 

  • Strong organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills.

  • Strong interest in working in the public sector after graduation from an advanced degree program.

  • Enrollment in a Master of Business Administration, Master of Public Administration, Master of Public Policy, or Master of Accountancy are preferred degree programs.

We realize your time is valuable, so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications:

  • Education Requirement: Current enrollment in an accredited college program leading to a bachelor’s or higher degree, or a recent college graduate (completed college program within 1 year).

Likely hiring pay range: $20.88 – 21.54 per hour dependent on academic grade level or graduation status at the time of placement.

About Everything Else

Job Profile

TA3181 Professional Administration Intern

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Position Type

Oncall

Position Salary Range

$20.22 - $22.85

Target Pay

Likely hiring pay range: $20.88 – 21.54 per hour dependent on academic grade level or graduation status at the time of placement.

Agency

Auditor's Office

Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies

City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor.

The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. 

It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact Jobs@Denvergov.org with three business days’ notice.

Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.

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City and County of Denver

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