Internal Audit Intern

AmericanAg®

Posted 2 days ago

Internship

Schaumburg, Illinois

In Person

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Responsibilities

The intern will support internal audit planning, evidence review, and the documentation of internal controls and business processes. They will also conduct research on regulatory requirements and present project findings to the Executive Leadership Team.

Qualifications

You are pursuing a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related business field, with a strong interest in internal audit, controls, and compliance. You possess excellent analytical, communication, and Microsoft Excel skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments and handle confidential information.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Data Analytics

Job Description

AmericanAg®, a global provider of diversified reinsurance services, is looking for an Internal Audit Intern to join our team next summer in our office in Schaumburg, Illinois.

This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in internal auditing within the reinsurance industry while developing exposure to legal, regulatory, and compliance-related work. The intern will support audit planning, evidence review, internal control documentation, and process improvement projects. The intern will also complete a defined project and, at the conclusion of the internship, deliver a brief presentation on the project and related work to the Executive Leadership Team.

We are looking for a student with an accounting or related business background who is interested in understanding how financial controls, business processes, legal requirements, and regulatory expectations work together to support the organization.

The Internal Audit Intern will be responsible for:

  • Supporting internal audit planning and assisting with the organization of audit documentation, workpapers, and project materials
  • Reviewing supporting records and evidence to determine whether established processes and internal controls are appropriately documented
  • Assisting with process walkthroughs, control documentation, data review, reconciliations, and identification of potential process improvements
  • Conducting research related to business requirements, corporate policies, legal or regulatory considerations, and industry practices
  • Preparing clear summaries, reports, and presentations and collaborating professionally with employees across departments, reflecting the cross-functional nature of internal audit work

What you will bring to this position:

  • Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, risk management, or a related field; accounting coursework is strongly preferred
  • Interest in internal audit, internal controls, corporate compliance, risk management, business law, or legal and regulatory matters
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills with excellent attention to detail
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word
  • Effective written and oral communication skills, including the ability to document findings clearly and summarize research
  • Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment
  • Ability to manage multiple assignments in a well-organized manner; coursework in auditing, accounting information systems, business law, data analytics, or fraud examination is a plus

This internship at AmericanAg® offers:

  • Hands-on experience in the reinsurance industry
  • Exposure to internal audit, internal controls, compliance, legal and regulatory considerations, and process improvement projects
  • Mentorship and professional development opportunities, and interaction with a peer group of interns working in other departments
  • Opportunities to collaborate with teams across the organization and gain exposure to senior management in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
  • Competitive hourly pay of $30.00 per hour, based on a 37.5-hour work week plus a $500 one time-sign on bonus.

Who We Are

Since 1948, AmericanAg® has provided reinsurance services that promote the financial strength and success of its clients. We are a direct provider of reinsurance to the Farm Bureau® insurance companies and also participate in assumed U.S. and international reinsurance programs through the broker marketplace. Learn more at aaic.com

Reasons to Consider AmericanAg®

At AmericanAg®, you’ll work alongside a diverse team of highly educated and experienced professionals. We foster a dynamic culture where innovative ideas are championed and brought to life and where employees are appreciated, engaged, and encouraged to reach their full potential.  

AmericanAg® participates in E-Verify. Learn more about applicant rights under Federal Employment Laws.

AmericanAg®

American Agricultural Insurance Company (AmericanAg®) stands out from the marketplace as a provider of reinsurance services across the insurance spectrum with a growing global presence. We are a direct provider of reinsurance to Farm Bureau® insurance companies and participate in U.S. and non-U.S. reinsurance programs through the broker marketplace. With 75 years of experience, we know our success is inextricably tied to that of our customers’. Today, whatever the market, wherever the location, we take the time to understand the nuances of our clients’ business and collaborate with them on reinsurance solutions specific to their needs and goals. Our clients benefit from our expertise, rigorous analysis, intelligent innovation, and global resources. We work hard to earn trust with personal and responsive service, transparent communications, stable financial protection, and prompt claim payment. Our forward-thinking solutions are essential for staying ahead in a market that continues to evolve. AmericanAg® is not only a reinsurer, but also a resource—helping to transform risk into opportunity and supporting profit and growth.
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