Audit Intern

Ameritas•Lincoln, NE

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Ameritas Life Insurance Corp is seeking an eager, results-driven Audit Intern to perform audit work under direct supervision, including evaluating controls and conducting data analysis. Be part of a team of empowered leaders creating positive relationships and providing innovative value to each other and the organization.

Requirements

Must be actively enrolled at a college or university at least half-time at the undergraduate or graduate level working towards a degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems Audit and Control, or related business studies.
Able to commit to a 12-month internship working full-time during the summer and part-time during the school year.
Full-time hours: 30-40 hours per week
Part-time hours: 15-20 hours per week
Strong computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Must be able to communicate well across all levels of the organization and work well with diverse groups of people
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Exhibit strong time management skills
Interest in emerging technologies, including AI, with the ability to identify opportunities to improve workflows, enhance efficiency, and support process improvements through AI-enabled solutions.

Responsibilities

Assist audit staff in conducting reviews of assigned organizational and functional activities by evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of management controls.
Prepare work papers documenting results of the tests and data analytics performed, and with assistance, write formal audit comments which identify and quantify the impact on business operations.
With assistance, report opportunities for improved efficiencies and controls to management and make appropriate recommendations.
Assists in the coordination and implementation of audit work for the external auditors.
Completes other projects as assigned.
Continues to develop professionally through self-study and on-the-job training, with emphasis on developing knowledge of and ability to apply appropriate auditing techniques and accounting principles, improving effective business communication skills, both written and oral, and demonstrating the characteristics of a professional, both in attitude and conduct.