Job Title: Internal Audit Intern

Location: Fairfield, NJ

Duration: full-time (up to 40 hours per week), for a period of 10 weeks (June 8 – August 14)

About Us: Our mission is to help clients achieve their financial goals both for today and tomorrow through financial expertise, strong leadership, and loyal relationships. This is achieved through deep-rooted guiding principles of strong values, including ethics, integrity, and giving back to the communities we serve.

Our Department: Internal audit at Kearny Bank plays a crucial role in ensuring the bank’s operations are efficient, compliant, and limit risk. As an intern in internal audit, you’ll be involved in evaluating the bank’s internal controls, processes, and systems to identify areas of improvement and ensure adherence to regulatory standards. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain a deep understanding of the totality of the bank’s functions, from financial transactions to operational procedures, while developing critical thinking and analytical skills.  

Job Overview: As an Internal Audit Intern, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in various internal audit functions. You will work closely with the internal audit team to support daily operations and contribute to ongoing projects. This internship is designed to provide you with practical experience and insights into the internal audit field.

• Assist with the preparation and execution of audit plans and programs.
• Support the review and evaluation of internal controls, processes, and procedures.
• Help identify and document audit findings and recommendations.
• Participate in risk assessments and the development of audit scopes.
• Assist with the preparation of audit reports and presentations.
• Provide general administrative support to the internal audit team.

• Currently pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• A proactive and positive attitude, with a willingness to learn.

Compensation: $21/hr