United Airlines Internship | Internal Audit Intern, Chicago

United Airlines

Job Description

The Internal Audit Services Department at United Airlines provides an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to contribute and improve the organization's operations. Internal Audit help the organization accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, principled approach to evaluating and improving the effectiveness and efficiencies of risk management and control processes. It also functions as one of the monitoring activities in the organization's control structure and provides feedback to management and the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors on control efficiencies, deficiencies and improvement areas in business and technology. Interns will be given meaningful projects along with the opportunity to interact with and present to leadership.

Your main responsibilities in this role include the following:

Duties and Responsibilities

• Engages in audit planning, walkthroughs and testing procedures to achieve audit objectives




• Prepares detailed work papers in accordance with established audit programs and departmental procedures




• Performs financial and IT testing procedures for Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) compliance assessment




• Assists in execution of solutions to business problems using data analysis and visualization tools




• Provides independent assessment, analyses, observations and recommendations to improve operation controls and business processes




• Prepares written communications and audit reports




• Participates in closing meetings with clients and discuss audit results and management action plans for corrective actions




• Conducts cycle count observations and onsite field visits




• Maintains a positive, professional relationship with staff and management at all levels

Job Requirements

• Applicant must be a current student or within one year of graduation at either of the following levels: BS, BA (preferably major in

• Accounting or Internal Audit)




• Excellent analytical skills




• Solid verbal & written communication skills




• Proficiency with MS Offices




• Strong interpersonal skills with focus on teamwork




• Ability to handle simultaneous projects and adapt to a fast-paced, changing environment




• This role will be based in Chicago and follow a hybrid scheduling model




• Internship duration is 12 weeks




• Willingness to travel up to 25%




• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship




• Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification




• Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position





Preferred Qualifications

Job Details

Company: United Airlines

Employment Type: Internship

Job Location: Chicago, IL, United States

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