Intern, Internal Audit

Job Description

Intern, Internal Audit | EEONLINE

The Tone:
This is a paid internship at Spire Inc., located primarily in Missouri, United States, though opportunities may span across the company’s various operational regions. Spire is an energy company operating in the natural gas industry. This role is designed for an enthusiastic, career-minded student or recent graduate seeking to gain real-world experience, putting classroom learning into practical action. As an Intern, you will have the chance to develop valuable skills related to the assigned internal audit department and gain exposure to the broader natural gas industry, contributing to critical organizational functions.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time, Seasonal (Summer)
• Location: In-person, Missouri, United States
• Team: Reports directly to an Audit Manager within the Internal Audit department, collaborating with team members and clients at various levels.
• Mission: To contribute to the performance of internal audits and special projects, applying accounting and finance knowledge to gain practical experience in an essential corporate function within the natural gas industry.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office

What You’ll Actually Do
• Perform Audits: Actively participate in rotational assignments that may include financial audits, operational audits, Information Technology Audits, and compliance and continuous auditing/monitoring, including Sarbanes-Oxley initiatives.
• Support Projects: Assist the Audit Manager in the performance of internal audits and various special projects, providing valuable support to the audit team.
• Document Work: Meticulously document audit work performed, ensuring all work adheres to both departmental guidelines and professional work paper standards for quality and accuracy.
• Communicate Findings: Utilize effective communication skills to develop and maintain productive relationships with clients and team members across different organizational levels, discussing audit progress and findings.
• Generate Reports: Assist with the generation of both standard and non-standard reports, ensuring clear and concise presentation of audit data and insights.
• Research Issues: Conduct thorough research into outstanding items and issues identified during audits, contributing to their resolution.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Must be an undergraduate student identified as a rising junior or senior, or currently enrolled in a graduate-level program.
• Experience: Required to work 35-40 hours per week throughout the summer internship period, demonstrating a commitment to the role.
• Skills: Possess a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; exhibit strong ethics and integrity, dedication to a safe work environment, and a commitment to a diverse workforce; show essential characteristics such as collaboration, adaptability, and ownership; and actively promote a positive team atmosphere.