Internal Audit Intern

Job Description

Finance Intern – Internal Audit | SoTalent

The Tone:
This is a 10-week paid summer internship at SoTalent, located in Houston, Texas. SoTalent offers students practical experience within its Internal Audit function, focusing on areas like financial controls, operational auditing, and data analytics. This role is integral to supporting the Internal Audit team’s broad scope of work, which includes compliance, operational audits, and investigations. As an intern, you will make meaningful contributions to ongoing business projects while gaining professional development, mentorship, and networking opportunities.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: Hybrid Houston, TX
• Team: Internal Audit
• Mission: Support the Internal Audit team by contributing to audit projects, collecting evidence, and identifying process improvements across various functions.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Project Contribution: Contribute to internal audit projects and business initiatives by actively researching business issues, analyzing information, and recommending potential solutions.
• Audit Support: Support essential audit testing, documentation efforts, and evidence collection processes for various internal audit engagements.
• Process Learning: Develop a foundational understanding of internal audit methodologies, established processes, and utilized tools through direct involvement and guided training.
• Relationship Building: Build effective working relationships with colleagues across the Internal Audit team and engage with business stakeholders to facilitate project completion.
• Special Project: Complete a meaningful project over the course of the internship that directly supports the business objectives of the Internal Audit team.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree with a concentration in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, Data Analytics, or a related business field, and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Experience: This is a 10-week summer internship, and no prior years of professional experience are explicitly required. However, candidates must be based in the Greater Houston area and possess current authorization to work full-time in the United States without requiring future employment sponsorship.
• Skills: Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills; excellent written and verbal communication abilities; and proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word.
• Bonus: Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with professionals at different levels, strong organizational skills to manage competing priorities, and a professional approach demonstrating integrity and accountability.