IT Audit Intern

Hilltop Holdings Inc. is currently looking for a qualified student to join our Internal Audit department as a Summer Intern. This individual will work closely with our Internal Audit Manager to gain hands-on experience in the Internal Audit profession while assisting with several key initiatives across the company. This individual will gain exposure to the basic audit functions and will develop entry-level audit experience in the financial services industry including performing audit tests of SOX, business and/or IT general controls, checking sampled evidence documentation against specified criteria, and identifying any exceptions.

• Under the direction of the Internal Audit Manager, the intern will learn about SOX controls that are included in our financial reporting process


• Learn about Audit methodology (which is aligned with Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards), including sampling, documentation standards, and issue writing


• Participate in discussion of SOX control issues and provide detailed examples in these discussions as necessary. The qualified intern will be guided toward appropriately concluding upon test results.


• Accompany and take notes in SOX process walkthrough interviews then complete documentation


• Perform audit tests of SOX, business and/or IT general controls, check sampled evidence documentation against specified criteria, and identifying any exceptions


• Provide input into the discussion of any exceptions with management 


• Fill out workpaper templates documenting test results and conclusions according to IA methodology


• Draft language for any issues identified to be reported to management 


• Report on the status of work to direct manager, and manage own time to complete tasks within established timeframes


• Other duties as assigned

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.


• Some work experience (0 – 1 year) is preferred but not required


• Junior or Senior standing in related academic program - MIS, computer sciences, or other IT fields


• Excellent verbal, written, and communication skills


• Proven self-starter who can initiate tasks and follow up to completion


• Exceptional time management and organizational skills


• Exceptional analytical skills; above-average attention to detail


• Desire to learn about career opportunities in the audit and/or financial services industry


• Excellent PC skills, including Microsoft Office Suite


• Candidate MUST have authorization to work for any employer in the US without requiring sponsorship, whether in student status or not