Intern-Internal Audit

Thank you for considering a career at Port Houston. We appreciate your interest in joining our team. By applying, you are taking an important step toward advancing your career with an organization committed to excellence.

Port Houston offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a diverse, inclusive work environment. Joining our team means embarking on a fulfilling career path with opportunities for growth and impact.

Before submitting your application, please ensure you have the following materials ready for submission:

• A current resume in .pdf or .doc format

• Your most recent transcript or proof of academic enrollment

• Any relevant work samples or portfolio links (if applicable)

Once you have these materials prepared, you're ready to take the next step toward gaining valuable experience and making an impact with us at Port Houston.

We look forward to learning more about you and reviewing your application!

This internship position offers a competitive hourly rate of $20.00 per hour.

Position Summary:

The Finance Division Intern will gain broad exposure to financial operations within a large public port authority environment by supporting multiple departments across the Finance Division, including Internal Audit and special projects led by the Deputy CFO. This will provide hands-on experience in financial analysis, audit support, reporting, compliance review, and executive-level project initiatives. The intern will assist with research, data analysis, documentation review, and preparation of reports and presentations that support sound financial stewardship and strategic decision-making. Through cross-functional engagement, the intern will develop a strong understanding of public-sector finance, internal controls, governance, and operational effectiveness within a complex maritime and industrial environment.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Assist Internal Audit with reviewing documentation, testing internal controls, and supporting audit procedures.
• Support preparation of audit workpapers, data analysis, and compliance tracking.
• Conduct financial and operational research to support Finance Division initiatives.
• Assist with budget-related analysis, reporting, and reconciliation activities.
• Prepare executive-level summaries, reports, and presentations for Finance leadership and the Deputy CFO.
• Support special projects involving process improvement, financial modeling, or cross-departmental initiatives.
• Analyze financial data using spreadsheets and reporting tools to identify trends or variances.
• Support the Finance sharepoint site and PowerBI creation (potentially)
• Create and publish a closing calendar for use at Chief and ELT level to hold accounting and FP&A accountable to reporting dates
• Research technical accounting topics regarding strategic financing initiatives
• Create and publish a Finance Department dashboard with key metrics highlighting the performance of the team for others.
• Document new process flows for the NXGEN environment and assess key controls for each/highlighting needs for control documentation and potential policy modifications
• Perform other related duties as assigned in support of Port Houston’s strategic objectives.
• Act in accordance with Port Houston core values (respect, excellence, accountability, diligence, and you).

Eligibility Requirements:

• Students must be currently enrolled in and have already completed two semesters in an undergraduate or graduate degree program
• 2027/2028 graduation status preferred (junior/senior level)
• May 2026 graduates are not eligible unless enrolling in graduate program in Fall 2026
• Students must either attend a Houston area college/university or have a permanent residence within a commutable distance
• Students must be in good academic standing to apply for an internship; a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.7 is preferred
• Students must be able to work throughout the established twelve-week (12) program dates

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent customer service and communication skills, including strong verbal and listening skills.
• Sound judgment and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrates strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to prepare business cases and explain and/or support the recommended course of action.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including ability to listen to business partners and understand their expectations and requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Willingness to learn.
• Punctuality is key.
• Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours on a limited basis to better understand the 24-hour operational cycle.

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Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but due to open office environment noise level may occasionally be high.  To apply, please go to porthouston.com/careers.  Only applications submitted through the Port Houston Careers website will be acknowledged.  Port Houston is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program supervised by the U.S. Government.

Disclaimer:

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

We appreciate your interest in Port Houston. Port Houston is an equal employment opportunity employer. Port Houston’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Port Houston also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Application must be completed in full.