Intern - Internal Audit

WEX•Maine, NY

22h•$20 - $25

About The Position

WEX Inc. is a global commerce platform that has been simplifying the way businesses operate for over 40 years. Our purpose is simple: to reduce administrative burdens, streamline payments, and manage mobility. With a team of over 7,200 professionals across 16 countries. Our specialties are employee benefits, business payments, and fleet/mobility solutions. We support more than 20 million SaaS accounts, 8 million Health Savings Accounts, and 19+ million vehicles worldwide. We're a growing company with a history of innovation and a focus on our customers, making this a great place to grow your career. The WEX Summer Internship Program: Learn, Lead, and Make an Impact Our 13-week paid internship program, running from late May to mid-August, is a chance for you to gain real-world experience and develop your skills. Recruiting begins in January and continues through March at our various locations across the U.S. You won't just be a bystander; you'll work on impactful projects and contribute to WEX’s mission. We provide mentorship, professional development, and weekly learning experiences to help you build confidence and leadership skills. High-performing interns may even get the chance to lead their own initiatives. We offer remote, hybrid, and onsite options for flexibility, and our goal is to bring top interns back full-time or offer them extended roles during the school year. Imagine starting your career with a company that’s building what's next. Your future starts here. About the team/role: As an Internal Audit Intern, you will be actively supporting the SOX Internal Audit team in a range of responsibilities. Your main focus will involve contributing to the annual SOX compliance process by updating controls, aiding in the documentation of walkthroughs, and conducting control testing. Additionally, you will play a key role in assisting the Internal Audit SOX team with various projects throughout your internship.

Requirements

A currently enrolled Bachelor's student, with at least 2 years completed in an Accounting or Finance bachelor’s degree.
Strong project management skills, including planning and execution.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presenting information.
Strong quantitative, analytical and problem solving skills.
Strong interpersonal, leadership and communication skills.
Ability to work in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
Working towards a bachelor’s degree in either Accounting or Finance.
Basic understanding of Accounting principles.
Experience with Microsoft Office and Google Suite programs.

Responsibilities

Assist in testing and documenting internal controls for SOX compliance.
Attend walkthrough meetings, assist in follow-up, and document workpapers.
Contribute to projects and initiatives within the SOX Internal Audit Group, emphasizing automation and process optimization.
Collaborate with Finance management or external auditors to fulfill audit tasks.
Actively lead internal projects that deliver strategic insights and recommendations to WEX leadership
Provide analytical rigor and bring strategic vision to key initiatives
Develop trusted partnerships with your respective business teams
Understand how your job is key to supporting the wider WEX organization
Actively supporting the SOX Internal Audit team in a range of responsibilities.
Contributing to the annual SOX compliance process by updating controls, aiding in the documentation of walkthroughs, and conducting control testing.
Play a key role in assisting the Internal Audit SOX team with various projects throughout your internship.
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