IT Audit Intern
PrimeLending•Dallas, TX
About The Position
Hilltop Holdings Inc. is seeking a qualified student to join its Internal Audit department as a Summer Intern. Working closely with the Internal Audit Manager, the intern will gain hands-on experience in the Internal Audit profession and entry-level audit experience in the financial services industry. The role provides exposure to basic audit functions, including testing SOX, business, and/or IT general controls; reviewing sampled evidence against specified criteria; and identifying exceptions.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- Junior or senior standing in a related academic program, such as MIS, computer sciences, or another IT field.
- Excellent verbal, written, and communication skills.
- Ability to initiate tasks and follow up to completion.
- Exceptional time management and organizational skills.
- Exceptional analytical skills and above-average attention to detail.
- Excellent PC skills, including the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States without requiring sponsorship, whether in student status or otherwise.
Nice To Haves
- Some work experience (0–1 year) is preferred but not required.
- Desire to learn about career opportunities in the audit and/or financial services industry.
Responsibilities
- Learn about SOX controls included in the financial reporting process.
- Learn the audit methodology, aligned with Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards, including sampling, documentation standards, and issue writing.
- Participate in discussions of SOX control issues and provide detailed examples as needed; receive guidance on appropriately concluding upon test results.
- Accompany SOX process walkthrough interviews, take notes, and complete documentation.
- Perform audits of SOX, business, and/or IT general controls; check sampled evidence documentation against specified criteria and identify exceptions.
- Provide input to discussions of exceptions with management.
- Complete workpaper templates documenting test results and conclusions according to Internal Audit methodology.
- Draft language for issues identified for reporting to management.
- Report work status to the direct manager and manage time to complete tasks within established timeframes.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
High school or GED
