Internship – Finance Internal Controls

American National Insurance; League City (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

American National Insurance offers a Summer Internship Program in League City, Texas, within the Finance - Technology and Data Analytics team. Interns gain real-world project experience, leadership exposure, and professional development opportunities while contributing to critical control and analytics work.

The program runs May 24, 2027 through August 6, 2027, with an optional extension to August 13. Interns work onsite, 37.5 hours per week, and are paid hourly.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Accounting or a related business discipline.
• Interest in internal audit, ICFR/SOX compliance, or IT audit.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-detail skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Curiosity about data analytics, IT systems, and automated controls.

Responsibilities

• Support ICFR/SOX testing by reviewing documentation and control evidence
• Document testing results and identify opportunities for process improvement
• Participate in process walkthroughs with business and technology partners
• Evaluate financial, IT-dependent, and automated control
• Assist with data analytics and internal audit projects

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Education

Accounting or related business discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP financial systems

Workiva

Microsoft Word

Job description

More than an internship. A summer of learning, leadership exposure, real project work, and professional connections that can help launch your career.

American National Insurance Company was founded in 1905 and is headquartered in Houston, TX, with several locations across the US: League City, TX, Springfield, MO, and Glenmont, NY.

Our Summer Internship Program is designed to provide students with meaningful, real‑world corporate experience while helping build a strong, long‑term talent pipeline for American National. The program blends hands‑on, role‑related project work with intentional learning, leadership exposure, business education, and relationship‑building opportunities. In addition to contributing to their respective departments, interns will participate in professional development experiences, connect with leaders through conversational Leadership Lens sessions, gain broader business perspective through cross‑company spotlight sessions, and build community with fellow interns and employees across the organization.

Our 2027 summer internship program begins on Monday, May 24th and ends on Friday, August 6th. An optional extension to August 13th is available. Intern positions are paid hourly with a full‑time schedule of Monday‑Friday, 37.5 hours per week, for the entirety of the program.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

• Enrolled in an accredited college or university
• Junior standing or higher by the start of the internship; May 2027 graduates are welcome
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Available to work 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday
• Able to work onsite at the posted role location

Internship Department: Finance - Technology and Data Analytics

Work Location: League City, Texas - Marina Plaza

Team Description

The Finance Internal Control team supports a strong financial control environment through ICFR/SOX compliance, risk assessment, data analytics, and technology‑enabled auditing. Interns collaborate with experienced audit professionals and business and IT partners while receiving hands‑on mentoring, regular feedback, and broad exposure to internal audit and financial reporting processes.

What You'll Do

• Support ICFR/SOX testing by reviewing documentation and control evidence
• Document testing results and identify opportunities for process improvement
• Participate in process walkthroughs with business and technology partners
• Evaluate financial, IT‑dependent, and automated control
• Assist with data analytics and internal audit projects

Skills You'll Build

• ICFR/SOX compliance and internal control testing
• Risk assessment and business process evaluation
• Data analysis and technology‑enabled auditing
• Audit documentation and professional communication
• Critical thinking, problem‑solving, and collaboration

Tools and Technical Exposure

• Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams
• Microsoft 365, including Excel
• SAP financial systems
• Workiva reporting and compliance platform
• Financial administration systems
• Data analytics and technology‑enabled audit tools

Qualifications We're Looking For

• Pursuing a degree in Accounting or a related business discipline
• Interest in internal audit, ICFR/SOX compliance, or IT audit
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and attention‑to‑detail skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Curiosity about data analytics, IT systems, and automated controls