Internal Audit Intern

Cox Automotive Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work experiences

Team mentorship

Professional development opportunities

Networking with leaders

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Cox Automotive Inc. invites ambitious students for the Internal Audit Intern - Summer 2027, offering hands-on experience across Internal Controls Governance and Enterprise Risk Management.

You will contribute to financial and IT controls, assist with risk assessments, and gather evidence for testing in a fast-paced environment. You’ll join a supportive team, gain exposure to leadership, and build a professional network while developing documentation, walkthroughs, and remediation plans.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a BA/BS degree in accounting or related field.
• Interest or experience in audit, risk, or compliance preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as a team member within Internal Controls and Enterprise Risk Management.
• Assist maintenance and preparation of control documentation and narratives.
• Monitor certifications for internal controls and communicate status to control owners.
• Support walkthroughs to identify and validate controls.
• Document remediation actions for internal control issues.
• Provide timely assistance to internal control stakeholders.
• Support enterprise risk management activities.
• Assist in developing leadership presentations.
• Cross-train in related areas of internal controls governance and ERM.
• Perform special projects and engage with cross-functional teams.
• Network with peers and industry professionals.

Skills

Self-starter

Detail-oriented

Excellent communication

Fast learner

Education

BA/BS in accounting or related field

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 will 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.

• 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.

USD 22.02 - 33.08 per hour

Compensation

Hourly pay rate is in the range of $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.

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.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.

EOE, including disability/vets