Internal Audit Intern

Group 1 Automotive; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 14,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Group 1 Automotive, Inc. is seeking an Internal Audit Intern to join our Corporate Internal Audit team in Houston, TX. You will gain hands-on experience with financial and operational audits, SOX compliance, data analytics, and audit technology in a large public company.

You'll work with seasoned professionals to develop technical, analytical, and professional skills while supporting audit planning, testing, and reporting across finance, IT, and operations.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Accounting or Finance, preferably with an Internal Audit focus.
• Preferred minimum GPA of 3.25.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist auditors in planning and performing financial and operational audits by gathering documentation and evaluating internal controls.
• Support risk assessments and audit testing with basic data analytics on large datasets.
• Utilize tools to clean, organize, analyze, and prepare data for audit testing.
• Develop and execute automated audit testing procedures as assigned.
• Assist with SOX control testing by gathering evidence and documenting results.
• Summarize audit results and support meaningful recommendations.
• Collaborate with Finance, Accounting, Operations, IT, and other partners to gather information.
• Prepare audit reports and maintain working papers per Internal Audit standards.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Internal Audit concentration

GPA 3.25+

Tools

Power BI

Power Automate

Alteryx

OpenAI ChatGPT

Anthropic Claude

Job description

About Us

Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI) is a Fortune 250 leader in global automotive retail, operating more than 250 dealerships and collision centers across the United States and United Kingdom. As the 4th largest dealership group in the U.S., Group 1 delivers a fully integrated automotive experience, including vehicle sales, financing, aftersales service, and digital retail solutions. As the automotive industry continues to evolve, Group 1 is investing in the people, technology, and operational excellence needed to shape what comes next. Our work is grounded in a simple belief, that a better experience for customers starts with an exemplary experience for employees. At Group 1, our commitment is to keep finding smarter ways to serve our customers and support one another. We believe great careers are built in environments where people are trusted, challenged, and given room to grow. If you share our core values of integrity, transparency, professionalism, teamwork, and respect, you can get more with Group 1. More opportunity. More support. More ways to build a career that moves you forward.

Overview

Are you passionate about internal audit and eager to gain practical experience in a dynamic corporate environment? Group 1 Automotive, Inc. is seeking a motivated Internal Audit Intern to join our Corporate Internal Audit team.

This internship provides hands‑on exposure to financial and operational audits, internal controls, SOX compliance, risk assessment, data analytics, and audit technology within a large, publicly traded organization. Working alongside experienced audit professionals, the intern will contribute to meaningful audit activities while developing technical, analytical, and professional skills.

About the Internal Audit Department

Group 1 Automotive’s Internal Audit Department provides independent and objective assurance designed to strengthen the Company’s internal control environment, risk management, compliance, and operational effectiveness. The team works across corporate functions and dealership operations to evaluate processes, identify risks and opportunities for improvement, and provide meaningful insights to business leaders.

At Group 1, Internal Audit goes beyond traditional auditing by leveraging data analytics, automation, and emerging technologies to enhance audit coverage, identify trends and exceptions, and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of audit procedures. The department partners with teams across Finance, Accounting, Operations, IT, and other areas of the organization, giving interns broad exposure to how a large public company operates.

What You’ll Do

As an Internal Audit Intern at Group 1 Automotive, you will work alongside experienced audit professionals and gain practical exposure to the internal audit lifecycle. You’ll have opportunities to strengthen your understanding of risk, controls, compliance, and business operations while developing experience with the technologies transforming the internal audit profession.

Responsibilities

• Assist auditors in planning and performing financial and operational audits by gathering documentation, reviewing processes, and helping evaluate internal controls and policy compliance.
• Support risk assessments and audit testing by applying basic data analytics techniques to large datasets, identifying variances, trends, and potential exceptions under the guidance of senior auditors.
• Utilize tools such as Power BI, Power Automate, Alteryx, OpenAI (ChatGPT), Anthropic (Claude) or similar platforms to clean, organize, analyze, and prepare data for audit testing.
• Support the development and execution of automated audit testing procedures as assigned.
• Assist with Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) control testing by gathering evidence, performing preliminary control checks, and documenting results.
• Help analyze and summarize audit results, observations, and supporting information that contribute to meaningful recommendations.
• Collaborate with Finance, Accounting, Operations, IT, and other business partners to understand processes, gather information, and support audit procedures.
• Assist with preparing audit reports, maintaining workpapers, and organizing audit documentation in accordance with Internal Audit standards and applicable requirements.
• Stay informed on emerging audit technologies, data analytics, automation, data visualization practices, and industry trends and apply new learnings to assigned projects where appropriate.
• Participate in special projects and other Internal Audit initiatives as assigned.

What You’ll Gain

• Hands‑on experience with financial, operational, government regulations, and SOX audits
• Exposure to the internal control and risk management environment of a large, publicly traded company
• Practical experience using data analytics and automation tools within an audit environment
• An understanding of the complete audit lifecycle, from planning and risk assessment through testing, documentation, and reporting
• Exposure to dealership operations and multiple corporate business functions
• Opportunities to collaborate with experienced audit professionals and cross‑functional business partners
• Insight into career opportunities within Internal Audit, Accounting, Finance, Risk, Compliance, and related disciplines

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as Senior or postgraduate, pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, preferably with an Internal Audit concentration or track.
• Preferred minimum 3.25 cumulative GPA
• Strong analytical, critical‑thinking, and problem‑solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Interest in learning data analytics, automation, and audit technology tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively as part of a team
• Strong curiosity and willingness to learn about different areas of the business
• Ability to exercise professionalism and appropriately handle confidential and sensitive information

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. Employment is contingent upon successfully completing all applicable pre‑employment requirements in accordance with federal, state, and local law.