Internal Audit Intern

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America's largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner.

The purpose of Southwire's College Programs is to provide valuable experience to students pursuing a bachelor's degree or higher. Our goal is to give students meaningful work that builds on what they are learning in the classroom. Our programs are project based. Students will receive a project at the beginning of the summer and present it in our project expo at the end of the summer. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to develop innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what's possible?

Location: Atlanta Battery

Shift: May 18th - August 7th

Pay Rate: $18.00 – $23.00

Job Summary/Objective:

The purpose of Southwire's College Programs is to help early career professionals bring together formal learning and

productive work to improve their ability to transition from school to work. Southwire provides interns and co-ops with

"real world" applications of their academic studies, helpful feedback and coaching, and consideration for employment

after graduation. Each student will have a variety of responsibilities and assigned projects that relate to their field of

study and be responsible for developing a timeline, progress updates, and final delivery in a senior leadership expo.

Note: All new interns and co-ops must begin in the summer rotation.

Ready to explore new horizons in your own development as a Southwire Intern or Co-op and help us power what's possible?

Key Responsibilities

• Your intern assignment is generally 10-12 weeks, and co-op assignment is generally 16-18 weeks and

will include an assigned project and opportunities to present your work.

• You will also collaborate on other exciting projects and work with talented peers and inspirational

leaders, many of whom began as interns and co-ops themselves.

• You will be provided a robust developmental experience through an immersive onboarding and

offboarding experience, assigned a mentor, networking opportunities, organized events, activities, and

community service /volunteer initiatives.

• You will have the opportunity to impact the future of the organization, all the while being exposed to

a world-class program community.

• Finally, our rising senior interns and co-ops are considered for full-time employment opportunities.

Project Summary

The Internal Audit Intern will play a crucial role in supporting the Internal Audit team. The intern will be responsible for assisting in the identification and analysis of potential risks, evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls, and proposing actionable solutions to enhance operational efficiency. This role requires a proactive individual who is comfortable working both independently and collaboratively, possesses strong analytical and communication skills, and is eager to contribute to the company's strategic initiatives.

Description of Responsibilities

• Utilize educational background, organizational skills and communication skills in helping execute Internal Audit projects within the financial, operational and/or Information Systems area.
• Assist in gathering, organizing and analyzing data, drawing conclusions and documenting procedures performed and observations.
• Communicate verbally and in writing to various levels of internal and external personnel, as deemed appropriate, with a high degree of professionalism.
• Provide status of assigned projects to ensure completion within scheduled timeframes, timely reporting delays or issues to internal audit management.
• Assist with departmental administrative reporting as required.
• Perform fieldwork assistance for auditors.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Experience Requirements

• Ability to work at least 40 hours per week
• Studying towards a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Internal Audit, Information Systems, or related field of study
• Minimum 2.5 GPA.
• Must be comfortable multi-tasking.
• Must be highly organized.
• Must have strong interpersonal abilities, ability to get along with diverse personalities, be tactful, mature and flexible.
• Must have good auditory, written and verbal communication skills, a high degree of personal integrity, discretion, attention to detail and strong investigative skills.
• Must be able to display initiative and accept responsibility for assigned tasks under minimal supervision.
• Must have a problem-solving mindset and eager to learn.
• Ability to proactively identify problems and propose effective solutions
• Ability to work and complete projects within a team environment
• Ability to follow directions and to raise their hand if assistance is needed.
• Working knowledge of Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint and Outlook is a must.

Benefits We Offer:

• 401k with Matching & Pension Plan (Eligible for Pension after 1,000 Hours Worked)
• Flexible Work Schedules

Southwire is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.