Audit Intern - Information Technology (Full Year 2027)

Overview

The Intern assists in performing Internal audit activities including reviews of financial, systems, operational and management controls, as well as special consulting projects, throughout the Western & Southern Financial Group and its subsidiaries. The Intern also provides assistance to external and regulatory auditors, maintaining effective working relationships with operating management.

Responsibilities

What you will do:

• Participates in the completion of scheduled risk-based integrated audits and special consulting projects by documenting processes and controls, performing testing of controls and transactions, and summarizing project results for presentation to Company management.
• Assists in follow up reviews of prior audit reports.
• Participates as a member of the project team responsible for performing control analysis, walk-throughs, and transaction testing regarding the system of controls for significant operations and functions of the company on behalf of our external audit firm.
• Assists in performing special projects as requested by management.
• Prepares presentations to management and participates in management meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• A student currently enrolled at an accredited college or university in pursuit of a relevant undergraduate degree (e.g. Accounting, Finance, Information Systems or other Business degrees). - Required
• Prefer candidate with courses in business, economics, accounting, auditing, finance, information systems and/or computer science. - Preferred
• Basic understanding of accounting, auditing or IT concepts/techniques (examples may include knowledge of accounting principles, internal controls, or project management concepts). -
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to professionally and proactively communicate with Department members, Company management and external customers in a clear, focused and concise manner. -
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment, assuming multiple responsibilities and tasks concurrently, as well as the ability to handle confidential matters and information. -
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality. -
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office software suite (primarily Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Visio and Outlook). -

Work Setting/Position Demands:

• Works in an office setting and remains in a stationary position for long periods of time while working at a desk, on a computer or with other standard office equipment, or while in meetings.
• Requires the ability to verbally communicate and exchange accurate information to customers and associates on a regular basis.
• Requires visual acuity to read and interpret a variety of correspondence, procedures, reports and forms via paper and electronic documents, visual inspection involving small defects; small parts, and/or operation of machinery (including inspection); using measurement devices continuously. Visual acuity is required to determine accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work assigned.
• Requires the ability to prepare written correspondence, reports and forms using prescribed formats and conforming to rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style on a regular basis.
• Requires the ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Performs substantial movement of wrists, hands, and fingers for continuous computer work.
• Extended hours required during peak workloads or special projects/events.

Travel Requirements:

• None