Fall 2026 Internal Audit Internship

Protective • Birmingham, AL

2d • $22 - $22

About The Position

The work we do has an impact on millions of lives, and you can be a part of it.
We help protect our customers against life’s uncertainties. Regardless of where you work within the company, you’ll be helping provide protection and peace of mind when our customers need it most.

Protective's Internal Audit team is seeking motivated graduate and undergraduate students specializing in Accounting, Finance, or related fields for a temporary assignment. This role involves testing the adequacy and effectiveness of controls over financial reporting activities.

Key Details:
Duration: August to December 2026
Schedule: Full-time (30-40 hours per week). Fall course loads must accommodate the full-time schedule

Requirements

• Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Computer Science, or Mathematics.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective time management, planning, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Availability to work a full-time schedule (30-40 hours per week) from August through December.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of Audit coursework is preferred.
• Insurance industry experience is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Validate and test Protective's internal control environment to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley 404 and NAIC's Annual Financial Reporting Model Audit Rule.
• Network with senior and executive management through panel discussions and Q&A sessions.
• Perform additional assignments based on business needs.

Benefits

• comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance
• emotional wellbeing through mental health benefits and an employee assistance program
• paid time away benefits (e.g., paid time off, paid parental leave, short-term disability, and a cultural observance day)
• contributions to healthcare accounts
• a pension plan
• a 401(k) plan with Company matching
• ProHealth Rewards, Protective’s platform to improve wellbeing while earning cash rewards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees