Internal Audit Intern

Job Description

Job Summary/Objective:
The purpose of Southwire’s College Programs is to help early career professionals bring together formal learning and

productive work to improve their ability to transition from school to work. Southwire provides interns and co-ops with

“real world” applications of their academic studies, helpful feedback and coaching, and consideration for employment

after graduation. Each student will have a variety of responsibilities and assigned projects that relate to their field of

study and be responsible for developing a timeline, progress updates, and final delivery in a senior leadership expo.

Note: All new interns and co-ops must begin in the summer rotation.

Ready to explore new horizons in your own development as a Southwire Intern or Co-op and help us power what’s possible?

Key Responsibilities
· Your intern assignment is generally 10-12 weeks, and co-op assignment is generally 16-18 weeks and

will include an assigned project and opportunities to present your work.

· You will also collaborate on other exciting projects and work with talented peers and inspirational

leaders, many of whom began as interns and co-ops themselves.

· You will be provided a robust developmental experience through an immersive onboarding and

offboarding experience, assigned a mentor, networking opportunities, organized events, activities, and

community service /volunteer initiatives.

· You will have the opportunity to impact the future of the organization, all the while being exposed to

a world-class program community.

· Finally, our rising senior interns and co-ops are considered for full-time employment opportunities.

Long Description

Project Summary 

The Internal Audit Intern will play a crucial role in supporting the Internal Audit team. The intern will be responsible for assisting in the identification and analysis of potential risks, evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls, and proposing actionable solutions to enhance operational efficiency. This role requires a proactive individual who is comfortable working both independently and collaboratively, possesses strong analytical and communication skills, and is eager to contribute to the company's strategic initiatives.

Description of Responsibilities 

• Utilize educational background, organizational skills and communication skills in helping execute Internal Audit projects within the financial, operational and/or Information Systems area.
• Assist in gathering, organizing and analyzing data, drawing conclusions and documenting procedures performed and observations.
• Communicate verbally and in writing to various levels of internal and external personnel, as deemed appropriate, with a high degree of professionalism.
• Provide status of assigned projects to ensure completion within scheduled timeframes, timely reporting delays or issues to internal audit management.
• Assist with departmental administrative reporting as required.
• Perform fieldwork assistance for auditors.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Experience Requirements 

• Ability to work at least 40 hours per week
• Studying towards a Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Internal Audit, Information Systems, or related field of study
• Minimum 2.5 GPA.
• Must be comfortable multi-tasking.
• Must be highly organized.
• Must have strong interpersonal abilities, ability to get along with diverse personalities, be tactful, mature and flexible.
• Must have good auditory, written and verbal communication skills, a high degree of personal integrity, discretion, attention to detail and strong investigative skills.
• Must be able to display initiative and accept responsibility for assigned tasks under minimal supervision.
• Must have a problem-solving mindset and eager to learn.
• Ability to proactively identify problems and propose effective solutions
• Ability to work and complete projects within a team environment
• Ability to follow directions and to raise their hand if assistance is needed.
• Working knowledge of Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint and Outlook is a must.