Intern - Internal Audit

More than 35 years ago, SelectQuote was founded on one core promise: to help our customers protect the people they value most. We pioneered the way consumers shopped for term life insurance, and now, we also help people find home insurance, auto insurance, senior health insurance and more. Our quick and easy process saves consumers both time and money, and today, more than 2 million families trust us to help them with their insurance needs.

SelectQuote (SQ) Internal Audit is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as an Intern.  The intern will assist the team in providing targeted objective assurance and insights relative to Company governance risk management and control practices.  This position will assist audit management with executing the annual Sarbanes-Oxley compliance program performing audit procedures documenting the results of work performed and establishing recommendations based on observations.  Position responsibilities also include building highly effective working relationships with internal clients assisting as an advisor on internal controls promoting best practices and effective processes.

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance
  • Identify risks and opportunities associated with specific business processes as related to financial reporting. 
  • Execute against defined test plans and evaluate management's controls around internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR). 
  • Acquire an understanding of specific regulatory pronouncements and guidance related to ICFR and governance issues.
• Risk based audits
  • Execute audits designed to assess the business operating and control risks associated with the internal business processes systems and governance structures established throughout the Company. 
  • Evaluate results identify control and operational deficiencies or gaps and assist with developing recommendations for management. 
  • Prepare clear and concise descriptions of findings based upon audit results.
• Understanding of risk management concepts
  • Develop core competency in identification and evaluation of risks unique to the Company and industry and current best practices in addressing such risks. 
• Assist with the improvement of management's processes and controls through a focus on innovation process improvements and effective use of technology.
• Maintain and enhance working relationships within the Internal Audit team and throughout the organization by providing clear concise accurate and responsive information in a timely manner and fostering an environment of teamwork and high quality customer service. 

Skills/Abilities: 

• Willingness to learn and develop an understanding of internal control concepts, frameworks, and risk management, and apply them to the evaluation of business processes/areas/functions
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a diverse group of people
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Effective organization and time management skills to execute assigned tasks
• Disciplined work ethic independently or as part of a team 
• Strong oral presentation and written communication skills
• Effective persuasion techniques to facilitate interfaces with individuals across the organization

Education and Experience:  

• Currently enrolled in Junior or Senior year of college/university
• Degree focused in Business Administration, Business, Finance, or Accounting

Physical Requirements: 

• Work is performed indoors with potential for exposure to safety and health hazards related to office work. Could periodically travel to other office and operational sites.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

SelectQuote Core Values: 

Service: We create positive customer experiences. 

Entrepreneurship: We create innovate & take risks. 

Leadership: We build & invest in high-performing teams. 

Empowerment: We embrace a changing environment. 

Courage: We challenge the status quo & drive continuous improvement.

Teamwork: We help support & celebrate each other.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required.