2024 Internal Audit Fall Internship

The work we do has an impact on millions of lives, and you can be a part of it. We help protect our customers against life’s uncertainties. Regardless of where you work within the company, you’ll be helping provide protection and peace of mind when our customers need it most.

Internal Audit is seeking current graduate, or undergraduate, students with concentrations in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Computer Science, or Mathematics for a temporary assignment to test the adequacy and effectiveness of controls over financial reporting activities.  This is a seasonal position supporting a critical business need.  The assignment will begin in August and end in December.  Qualified candidates will work a full-time schedule (25-40 hours per week), so Fall course loads must allow for this.  

Responsibilities

• Selected candidates will be responsible for the validation and testing of Protective's internal control environment to assist in compliance with Sarbanes Oxley 404 and NAIC's Annual Financial Reporting Model Audit Rule.
• In addition to work assignment, selected candidates will have opportunities to network with senior and executive management from across the organization through panel discussions and question/answer sessions.
• Other assignments may arise based on business needs.

Qualifications/Education

• Pursuit of bachelor's, or master's, degree in accounting, finance, information systems, computer science, or mathematics
• Strong attention to detail
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize work and adapt when priorities change
• Good analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Good time management, planning, and organizational skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team
• Completion of Audit coursework is preferred
• Insurance industry experience is desirable but not required
• Available to work a full time (25-40 hours/week) schedule August through December