Internal Audit Intern: Data Analytics & SOX Focus

Group 1 Automotive, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Group 1 Automotive, Inc. is seeking an Internal Audit Intern to join our Corporate Internal Audit team in Houston.

This hands-on internship provides exposure to financial and operational audits, internal controls, SOX compliance, risk assessment, data analytics, and audit technology within a large public company. You will work with experienced auditors to develop practical skills in risk management, controls testing, and reporting while gaining familiarity with Power BI, automation tools, and

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

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 apply new learnings to assigned projects where appropriate.
• Participate in special projects and other Internal Audit initiatives as assigned

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Accounting or Finance degree (in progress)

Tools

Power BI

Power Automate

Alteryx

OpenAI ChatGPT

Claude (Anthropic)

Job description

Group 1 Automotive, Inc. is seeking an Internal Audit Intern to join our Corporate Internal Audit team in Houston.

This hands-on internship provides exposure to financial and operational audits, internal controls, SOX compliance, risk assessment, data analytics, and audit technology within a large public company. You will work with experienced auditors to develop practical skills in risk management, controls testing, and reporting while gaining familiarity with Power BI, automation tools, and