About the role
Job Summary/Objective:
The purpose of Southwire's College Programs is to help early career professionals bring together formal learning and productive work to improve their ability to transition from school to work. Southwire provides interns and co-ops with "real world" applications of their academic studies, helpful feedback and coaching, and consideration for employment after graduation. Each student will have a variety of responsibilities and assigned projects that relate to their field of study and be responsible for developing a timeline, progress updates, and final delivery in a senior leadership expo.
Note: All new interns and co-ops must begin in the summer rotation.
Ready to explore new horizons in your own development as a Southwire Intern or Co-op and help us power what's possible?
Key Responsibilities
- Your intern assignment is generally 10-12 weeks, and co-op assignment is generally 16-18 weeks and will include an assigned project and opportunities to present your work.
- You will also collaborate on other exciting projects and work with talented peers and inspirational leaders, many of whom began as interns and co-ops themselves.
- You will be provided a robust developmental experience through an immersive onboarding and offboarding experience, assigned a mentor, networking opportunities, organized events, activities, and community service /volunteer initiatives.
- You will have the opportunity to impact the future of the organization, all the while being exposed to a world-class program community.
- Finally, our rising senior interns and co-ops are considered for full-time employment opportunities.
Project Summary
This position gives the student hands‑on experience working with the Internal Audit team and Internal Controls team. The student will help build and/or refine dashboards to track audit activity, and support a review of the company's sustainability report.
This individual must be a self-starter, be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team, have the ability to proactively identify problems and propose effective solutions, and have excellent communication and analytical skills.
Description of Responsibilities
- Support the internal audit team by assisting with audits
- Build and/or refine dashboards to track audit activity
- Support projects to improve how audit information is tracked, reviewed and reported.
- Collect data from internal and external sources to monitor progress towards key sustainability performance metrics
Qualifications and Experience Requirements
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree in accounting, finance or related field
- Must have reliable transportation to and from work
- Up-to-date awareness of internal audit issues, best practices, and trends
- Proven working experience in a team environment
- Strong organization, planning and analytical skills
- Able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Benefits We Offer:
- 401k with Matching & Pension Plan (Eligible for Pension after 1,000 Hours Worked)
- Flexible Work Schedules