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