Internal Audit Intern (Hybrid)

National Guardian Life Insurance Company; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

National Guardian Life Insurance Company in Madison, Wisconsin is seeking an Audit Intern to assist in financial audits related to the Model Audit Rule and internal controls effectiveness. The role reports to the AVP, Internal Audit and collaborates with staff across the organization.

Hybrid work environment with occasional in-person meetings; interns gain hands-on experience in audit testing, reporting, and remediation planning while developing professional skills.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Exceptional analytical and critical thinking/problem-solving skills.
• Ability to accurately assess processes and controls, recognize issues, determine root causes, and recommend value-added solutions.
• Ability to work independently.
• Dedicated self-motivated work ethic.
• Excellent project management skills to perform multiple projects while adhering to deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people.
• Ability to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting walkthroughs and tests of controls for NGL's ongoing Model Audit Rule compliance.
• Prepare internal audit reports and present to management.
• Develop improvement recommendations based on audit results and discuss collaboratively with management to agree on action plans and target dates for remediating identified audit findings.
• Assist in responding to audit requests from NGL's external auditor and state insurance departments.
• Assist in completing special projects as requested.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Process assessment

Independent work

Self-motivation

Project management

Team collaboration

Remote work capability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Risk Management, or related field

Job description

The Audit Intern assists in conducting financial audits related to the Model Audit Rule to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls. The Audit Intern reports to the AVP, Internal Audit and will be expected to work collaboratively with employees across the organization. NGL utilizes a hybrid work environment which allows employees to work remotely. While working remotely, there may be occasions when presence is required for group / in-person meetings as defined by or at the direction of the company.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in conducting walkthroughs and tests of controls for NGL's ongoing Model Audit Rule compliance.
• Prepare internal audit reports and present to management.
• Develop improvement recommendations based on audit results and discuss collaboratively with management to agree on action plans and target dates for remediating identified audit findings.
• Assist in responding to audit requests from NGL's external auditor and state insurance departments.
• Assist in completing special projects as requested.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Exceptional analytical and critical thinking/problem-solving skills.
• Ability to accurately assess processes and controls, recognize issues, determine root causes, and recommend value-added solutions.
• Ability to work independently.
• Dedicated self-motivated work ethic.
• Excellent project management skills to perform multiple projects while adhering to deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people.
• Ability to work remotely.

Educational Requirements:

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Risk Management, or related field.