Accounting Internal Audit Intern

 

UWM's 12-week internship program offers an immersive experience with around 200 interns, job shadowing, access to senior leaders, and extensive networking opportunities. Experience our one-of-a-kind workplace that thrives on collaboration, teamwork, and innovation. This internship is designed to give you a running start, not one that has you running errands.

The Corporate Finance team at United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) manages financial planning, analysis, and reporting, driving the company's financial strategy and supporting decision-making. Interns will gain hands-on experience in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and data analysis, contributing to key projects that shape UWM's financial future.

This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization, either now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

INTERNAL AUDIT & CONTROLS

The Internal Audit & Controls internship role entails executing on our annual internal audits and Sarbanes-Oxley internal controls audit, which includes auditing various business units, learning about the mortgage industry and compliance factors subject to audit, auditing controls to address risks of material misstatement in the Company's financial statements, and applying audit procedures to business units and IT general controls.

• Perform independent testing of controls, processes, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with business leaders to identify risks and improve control environments.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen controls, improve operational efficiency, and support the achievement of organizational objectives.
• Perform tests of design walkthroughs for business processes and Information Technology internal controls with key stakeholders.
• Build analytical and problem-solving skills by helping identify control risks, validating remediation efforts, and contributing to initiatives that strengthen the organization's technology control environment.
• Assist in evaluating IT processes and controls, including user provisioning and deprovisioning, privileged access management, change control procedures, and key IT operational processes.
• Assist with the recommendation of remediation solutions with control owners.
• Assist with various initiatives involving the execution of the audit and documenting new business processes.

NICE TO HAVE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Willingness to learn about auditing, internal controls, and related skills.
• Desire to achieve a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

MUST HAVE

• Graduating with a bachelor’s degree in 2027 or 2028 (current junior/senior status) (Please note: Some roles require Senior status)
• The ability to work Monday through Friday, 40-hours a week, fully on-site in Pontiac, MI from May 17th - August 6th
• An openness to learning, willingness to be coached, and ability to be flexible in our every-changing industry
• Ability to thrive in a team environment
• A strong work ethic

NICE TO HAVE

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Auditing, or a related business discipline.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication (verbal & written) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize, organize, and deliver quality work with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.

THE PLACE & THE PERKS

Ready to join thousands of talented team members who are making the dream of home ownership possible for more Americans? It’s all happening on UWM’s campus, where our award-winning workplace packs plenty of perks and amenities that keep the atmosphere buzzing with energy and excitement.

It’s no wonder that out of our six pillars, People Are Our Greatest Asset is number one. It’s at the very heart of how we treat each other, our clients and our community. Whether it’s providing elite client service or continuously striving to improve, our pillars provide a pathway to a more successful personal and professional life.

From the team member that holds a door open to the one that helps guide your career, you’ll feel the encouragement and support on day one. No matter your race, creed, gender, age, sexual orientation and ethnicity, you’ll be welcomed here. Accepted here. And empowered to Be You Here.

More reasons you’ll love working here include:

• Paid volunteer hours
• Paid training and career development
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Mortgage discount and area business discounts
• Free membership to our large, state-of-the-art fitness center, including exercise classes such as yoga and Zumba, various sports leagues and a full-size basketball court
• Wellness area, including an onsite urgent care, full-time massage therapist and hair salon 
• Gourmet cafeteria featuring homemade breakfast and lunch
• Convenience store featuring healthy grab-and-go snacks
• In-house Starbucks and Dunkin
• Indoor/outdoor café with Wi-Fi

DISCLAIMER

All the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation and change. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Team members may be required to perform other or different job-related duties as requested by their team lead, subject to reasonable accommodation. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. Employment with UWM is "at-will." UWM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By selecting “Apply for this job online” you provide consent to UWM to record phone call conversations between you and UWM to be used for quality control purposes.