Audit Services Intern - Summer 2027-Spring 2028 (Potential Fall 2026 start available)

FBL Financial Group; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Farm Bureau Financial Services is seeking an Audit Services intern to participate in process walkthroughs to evaluate financial statement risks and controls. You will document walkthroughs and support staff in completing control testing, with some time-keeping duties.

As an intern you will engage in corporate activities to gain exposure to our industry, organization and culture, following an 80/10/10 approach: 80% project work, 10% learning from others, 10% shared internship experiences.

Qualifications

• Must be a current student (junior/senior preferred) with a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Responsibilities

• Participate in process walkthroughs to evaluate financial statement risks and controls.
• Document walkthroughs and support staff in completing control testing.
• Assist with time reporting and other administrative tasks.
• Engage in internship activities to gain exposure to our industry, organization, and culture.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Education

Pursuing accounting/finance/MIS degree

Junior or Senior status with GPA 3.0+

Job description

Audit Services Intern - Summer 2027-Spring 2028 (Potential Fall 2026 start available)

Who We Are: Audit Services is an independent, objective assurance or consulting activity within Farm Bureau Financial Services and affiliated companies whose activities are designed to bring a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate, and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes. The objectives of the Audit Services Department are to assist the Audit Committees, Management Team, and other managers of the companies in the effective discharge of their responsibilities. This is done by evaluating their risk management, control and governance processing, and discussing issues, risks and appropriate solutions.

We are seeking a talented student to be involved and learn the daily activities of an auditor. If you are a dependable and professional student looking to gain audit experience, we want to hear from you!

What You'll Do:

As an Audit Services intern, you will participate in process walkthroughs to evaluate financial statement risks/controls. You will also have the opportunity to begin documenting walkthroughs and support staff in the completion of control testing. Other administrative functions such as time reporting may also be an expectation.

As an intern, you will also participate in corporate activities designed to provide exposure to our industry, organization, and culture. Our internship program follows an 80/10/10 approach:

• 80% of your time will be spent performing meaningful work and project-based assignments within your department.
• 10% of your time will be dedicated to learning from and networking with employees in other areas of the organization.
• 10% of your time will be spent participating in shared internship experiences that provide insight into our culture, leadership, and business operations.

What It Takes to Join Our Team:

• Must be a current student (junior/senior status preferred) with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Must be able to live out our corporate values of integrity, service, leadership, accountability, teamwork and passion.
• Must have excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Should be majoring in Accounting, Finance or Management Information Systems.
• Should be at an intermediate level of accounting, finance, or audit coursework.
• Must be looking for an internship experience to start in the Summer 2027-Spring 2028 (Potential Fall 2026 start available).
• Must be available to work in-person from our office in West Des Moines, IA 38.75 hours/week during the summer, and 10-20 hours/week during the school year.

Work Authorization/Sponsorship:

At this time, we are not considering candidates that need any type of immigration sponsorship now or in the future, such as additional or permanent work authorization. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis. We are not able to sponsor now or in the future, or take over sponsorship of, an employment visa or work authorization for this role. For example, we are not considering candidates with OPT status.