Internal Audit Intern (Spring 2026, Full-time Hours)

Transamerica • Cedar Rapids, IA

118d • $21 • Remote

About The Position

Internships are short-term work experiences for a designated period of time that allow college students the opportunity to observe and participate in the professional work environment, to explore how his/her interests relate to possible careers, and to gain practical experience in an industry relating to their field of study. In this internship, you will have the opportunity to be part of the Internal Audit team at Transamerica working on real business problems. The successful candidate will be available to work full-time throughout the spring semester, allowing them to take the knowledge from the classroom and apply it to a real-world setting. If you're self-driven and able to see opportunity in change, you can make a real difference within our business. You will build relationships with key leaders and team members in all areas of finance and accounting.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled at a college or university pursuing a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or other related analytical programs.
• Familiar with technical concepts related to mainframes, databases, and information security a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail with strong organizational skills to perform multiple assignments.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft suite of products (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).

Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying controls, assessing control design, testing control effectiveness, and concluding on the control environment.
• Attend interviews with client personnel and support walk-throughs to evaluate controls.
• Create flowcharts, write narratives, and provide recommendations on controls based on information obtained through client interviews.
• Assist in identifying and escalating potential issues to audit lead.
• Assist in preparing audit observations and make practical, value-added recommendations to improve the business risk profile, enhance management practices, and increase operation efficiency/effectiveness.
• Assist in supporting external audit-related projects by completing assigned tasks.
• Follow established audit methodology and practice guides.
• Assist other staff auditors.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Bonus for Eligible Employees
• Pension Plan
• 401k Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Disability Insurance
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• Career Training & Development Opportunities
• Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
• Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).
• Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars.
• Parental Leave - fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.
• Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• College Coach Program
• Back-Up Care Program
• PTO for Volunteer Hours
• Employee Matching Gifts Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• Inclusion and Diversity Programs
• Employee Recognition Program
• Referral Bonus Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Management of Companies and Enterprises
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree