Graduate Intern - Financial Audit (Division M)

As a Graduate Intern - Financial Audit at the New York City Comptroller’s Office, you will engage in auditing the city's finances, programs, and operations. Your work will include research, interviews with City officials, and analysis to help ensure transparency and accountability in the city's financial dealings.

Candidates must be currently enrolled in a graduate degree program from an accredited college, university, or law school. This ensures that you have the necessary academic foundation to effectively participate in the auditing processes.

During your internship, you will learn government auditing standards and procedures, participate in team discussions about audit designs, and gain real-world experience that will be invaluable for your future career in finance or public administration.

Yes, the Graduate Intern - Financial Audit position at the New York City Comptroller’s Office is a paid internship. It provides not only an income but also the invaluable experience of working in a prestigious city government role.

The New York City Comptroller’s Office is located at the David Dinkins Municipal Building, at 1 Centre St. in Manhattan. This central location makes it easily accessible for your in-person work requirement.

Interns are required to work in person from Monday to Thursday for a total of 28 hours per week. This schedule allows you to balance your studies while gaining critical work experience.

The internship runs from June 2 to July 31, 2025. This timeframe gives you a robust period to engage meaningfully with projects, build your skills, and make impactful contributions.

This is your chance to showcase your passion for public service and financial integrity. Highlight specific aspects of the role or the office’s mission that resonate with you, such as a commitment to transparency or accountability in city government.

Prepare to discuss generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS) and how they apply in real-world scenarios. Mention key principles such as independence, objectivity, and ethical considerations that guide auditors in public service.

Highlight your teamwork and communication skills by giving an example of a past experience. Discuss how you address conflicts constructively and promote collaboration towards shared goals.

Discuss both qualitative and quantitative research approaches. Emphasize your ability to analyze data sources and how you can adapt these methods to gather relevant information efficiently during an audit.

Share a specific project where you analyzed complex data. Explain the methods you used, the challenges you faced, and how your findings contributed to a successful outcome or decision-making process.

Mention specific tools you have experience with, such as Excel, QuickBooks, or other financial analysis platforms. Discuss any coursework or projects where you applied these tools to enhance your analytical capabilities.

Outline a systematic approach that includes gathering background information, understanding the agency’s operations, reviewing previous audits, and preparing relevant audit procedures tailored to the agency's context.

Discuss your attention to detail and organizational skills. Provide examples of how you implement checks and balances in your work to maintain high standards in documentation and reporting.

This is an opportunity to express your belief in ethical governance. Discuss how transparency builds public trust and how it can lead to better decision-making and accountability in the use of taxpayer funds.

This question allows you to demonstrate your adaptability and willingness to learn. Prepare a story that illustrates how you approached a steep learning curve, what resources you used, and the successful outcomes that followed.