Summer Intern- Internal Audit - The Friedkin Group

Internship opportunities may be available across The Friedkin Group and affiliated companies at various office locations in Houston. These organizations include: The Friedkin Group, Gulf States Toyota, GSFSGroup, US AutoLogistics, Westside Lexus, Northside Lexus, and Accelerated Solutions Group.

Living Our Values
All associates are guided by Our Values. Our Values are the unifying foundation of our companies. We strive to ensure that every decision we make and every action we take demonstrates Our Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates lasting benefits for all of our associates, shareholders, and the communities in which we live

Summary

Through our summer internship program with The Friedkin Group, we are seeking students with strong potential to contribute to our business.

Responsibilities
As a summer intern focused on supporting projects related to business process and controls advisory and internal operational and financial audits, you will:

• Assist on a variety of projects, including operational and financial process assessment, internal audits, compliance audits.
• Perform detailed analysis or testing to identify process or control exceptions, internal control weaknesses, inefficient practices and procedures, and recommend creative and effective corrective action.
• Hold preliminary discussions of apparent deficiencies the Audit Manager verify and to obtain explanations of and reasons for each apparent deficiency.
• Assist with various special projects as needed.
• Frequent visits to local Houston locations for onsite walkthroughs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• First year, full-time student enrolled in an Accredited College or University pursuing a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) or Masters in Accounting or Finance degree.

  Students with specialties in Accounting preferred.

• Overall GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Ability to analyze business processes and internal controls to formulate cost-effective measures that improve control effectiveness and efficiency.
• Ability to assess and effectively communicate the root cause of process or control deficiencies.
• Project experience demonstrating strong analytical, modeling, and research skills.
• Strong executive-level presentation skills, including storyboarding, development, and delivery.
• Ability to handle ambiguity and unstructured work situations.
• Team player who can support the team’s goals and project plan.
• Strong communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to shape and influence the ideas and actions of others.
• Working knowledge of MS Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations 
Valid Driver's License required. 

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of the job, the associate is required on a daily basis to analyze and interpret data, communicate, and remain in a stationary position for a significant amount of the work day; and frequently access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office productivity devices. The associate is regularly required to move about the office and around the facility. The associate is occasionally required to travel to other sites, including out-of-state, where applicable, for business purposes. The associate must frequently move up to 10 pounds and occasionally move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While the job is generally performed in an office environment, the associate is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, areas in which moving mechanical parts, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals are present, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the office environment is typically quiet, but the associate may be occasionally exposed to loud noise levels.

Travel Required

Minimal travel is required for this position (up to 10% of the time and on a domestic basis).

Intern must reside in the Houston or surrounding areas during the duration of the internship.

Join Us
The Friedkin Group and its affiliates are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please contact us at TalentAcquisition@friedkin.com. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.

We are seeking candidates legally authorized to work in the United States, without Sponsorship.

TOTAL REWARDS

Our Total Rewards package underscores our commitment to recognizing your contributions. We offer a competitive and fair compensation structure that includes base pay and performance-based rewards. Compensation is based on skill set, experience, qualifications, and job-related requirements. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, retirement plans, and generous paid leave. Discover more about what we offer by visiting our Benefits page.

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