Internal Audit Intern

CAI Cox Automotive Corp Svcs., LLC; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Networking opportunities

Mentorship programs

Job summary

Cox Automotive invites students to join as an Internal Audit Intern for Summer 2027, offering hands-on experience across Internal Controls Governance and Enterprise Risk Management. You’ll gather evidence, perform testing, and contribute to risk assessments in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes detail orientation, self-motivation, and strong communication, with hybrid work and weekly collaboration with leadership.

Qualifications

• Currently a college student pursuing a BA/BS degree in accounting or a related field.
• Past work experience or a desire to build a career in audit, risk, or compliance.
• Self-starter, flexible and curious.
• Highly organized, detail oriented and fast learner.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong desire to learn; ability to learn new systems and tools.
• Accountable for meeting deadlines and work performed.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support internal controls and enterprise risk management activities.
• Gather evidence and perform testing to assess control design and operation.
• Assist with documentation: narratives, control descriptions, risk & control matrices, process flowcharts.
• Monitor certifications for internal controls and communicate status to owners.
• Assist in walkthroughs to identify/validate controls.
• Help document remediation action plans for control failures.
• Support enterprise risk management activities and leadership presentations.
• Cross-train in other areas of the internal controls governance team.
• Perform special projects and interact with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Self-starter

Organized

Multi-tasking

Fast learner

Education

BA/BS in accounting or related field

Job description

Company Cox Automotive - USA Job Family Group Business Operations Job Profile Intern - Functional Management Level Individual Contributor Flexible Work Option Hybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the week Travel % Yes, 5% of the time Work Shift Day Compensation Hourly base pay rate is $22.02 - $33.08/hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.

Job Description Internal Audit Intern – Summer 2027 This internship offers broad, hands‑on experience across Cox Automotive’s Internal Controls Governance and Enterprise Risk Management teams. The candidate will contribute to initiatives involving financial and IT controls, enterprise risk management, and the ongoing assessment of risks that may impact business operations and financial reporting. Responsibilities will include gathering evidence and performing testing to help assess whether risks are appropriately defined and internal controls are designed and operating effectively. The ideal candidate will be a detail‑oriented self‑starter who communicates effectively and thrives in a fast‑paced, changing environment.

What’s In It For You?

We value your time and potential. At Cox, you’ll be exposed to meaningful and challenging work. You won’t be left alone to figure things out. You’ll have a team of supporters who will show you the ropes, guide you to excellence and cheer you on. You’ll experience real accountability to develop your professional skills. You’ll expand your network and professional toolbox through exposure to business leaders. You’ll help us build a bold future that is sustainable, accessible and inclusive.

What You’ll Do

You’ll learn about Cox Automotive (and the automotive industry at-large) through various assignments, specifically aligned to your area of study and aspirations. You’ll receive on‑the‑job training plus targeted development opportunities to help you engage with your strengths and crystallize your career interests. Here’s a peek at the experiences that await you:

• Acting as a team member within the Internal Controls and Enterprise Risk Management Team.
• Assisting the Internal Controls team with the maintenance and preparation of detailed and accurate documentation, including narratives, control descriptions, risk & control matrices, process flowcharts, and management responses & remediation.
• Monitoring certifications for internal controls and narratives including communicating status to control owners and determining the need for escalations.
• Partnering/Assisting the Internal Controls and Enterprise risk management team to conduct process & internal controls walkthroughs to clearly identify/validate controls.
• Supporting issue owners with documenting remediation action plans for internal control failures and other identified issues.
• Ensuring that internal control stakeholders are provided with timely and accurate assistance.
• Supporting enterprise risk management activities.
• Assisting in developing presentations for leadership.
• Cross training in other areas of the internal controls governance and enterprise risk management team.
• Performing special projects and tasks assigned.
• Building relationships and interacting with cross-functional teams, internal and external customers and key stakeholders.
• Networking with peers and professionals in the industry.

Who You Are:

• Currently a college student pursuing a BA/BS degree in accounting or a related field
• Past Work experience or a desire to build a career in audit, risk, or compliance
• Self-starter, flexible and curious
• Highly organized, detail oriented and fast learner
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong desire to learn; ability to learn new systems and tools
• Accountable for meeting deadlines and work performed
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment

Intern/Co-Op sessions are considered temporary employment.

No full-time employment commitments are made.

However, depending on our business needs, some interns may be considered for a full-time position following the conclusion of the session conditioned upon the intern graduating from their academic program and being available to commence full-time employment at a specified time.

Drug Testing

To be employed in this role, you’ll need to clear a pre-employment drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre-employment drug test for marijuana for this position. However, we are a drug‑free workplace, so the possession, use or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property and/or in company vehicles is prohibited.

Benefits

• Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page.
• Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page.

About Us

Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells – or simply uses – cars. Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry‑leading dealer‑facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people‑centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship. EOE, including disability/vets Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future. Cox brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Cox vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.