Remote Internal Audit Intern – SOX & Finance Summer 2027

Symetra; United States; Remote; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote internship

Job summary

Symetra invites applications for a summer Internal Audit Intern. This fully remote 12-week program offers hands-on experience supporting audit teams, testing internal controls, and learning the finance and insurance operations of a national financial services company.

You will assist with planning, documentation, and administrative tasks while developing a strong understanding of SOX controls, risk assessment, and audit methodologies in a supportive, mentoring environment.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an undergraduate program pursuing a finance, accounting, or related degree with a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Strong computer skills, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Support internal audit engagement teams by assisting with planning for and auditing processes and controls in accounting, finance, IT and operations.
• Assist with testing of internal controls over financial reporting (SOX).
• Assist the lead auditor with planning, documentation organization, meeting scheduling and other audit-related admin tasks.
• Develop an understanding of Symetra's operations and insurance/financial services practices.
• Present regular status updates and communicate findings to the audit team.

Skills

Finance

Accounting

Communication

Presentation

Analytical thinking

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Education

Undergraduate degree in finance or accounting

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Symetra invites applications for a summer Internal Audit Intern. This fully remote 12-week program offers hands-on experience supporting audit teams, testing internal controls, and learning the finance and insurance operations of a national financial services company.

You will assist with planning, documentation, and administrative tasks while developing a strong understanding of SOX controls, risk assessment, and audit methodologies in a supportive, mentoring environment.