Finance Co-op - Internal Audit

This position will be domiciled at a FedEx Freight location in Memphis, TN. You will be required to work at the FedEx Freight Location several times per week.

This is a two-semester program, with no more than a one-semester gap between participating semesters.

Starting Rate: $27/hr for undergraduate and $30/hr for graduate students.

Individuals who relocate 50 or more miles for this position may qualify for a $2,000 relocation allowance following the start of the internship, subject to satisfying documentation requirements

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Performs financial, operational, information systems, and special-project audit activities while gaining practical experience in internal audit, risk, controls, data analysis, and professional communication under the guidance of Internal Audit staff and management.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist with assigned financial, operational, information systems, and special-project audit procedures under the direction of Internal Audit management.
• Obtain and organize supporting documentation, document processes, perform basic data analysis and control testing, and prepare clear workpapers using approved audit programs, templates, and departmental standards.
• Participate in meetings and interviews with employees and management to learn business processes, obtain information, and support audit objectives.
• Prepare meeting notes, information requests, and draft communications for review, and communicate professionally with operational teams, leadership, and cross-functional departments.
• Use approved technology tools and data analytics techniques to organize, compare, and analyze information.
• Work with the audit team to identify and evaluate trends, unusual items, and potential exceptions.
• Complete required training and administrative assignments.
• Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Disclaimer: This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be enrolled at an accredited college or university in a course of study toward a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or have graduated within the last 6 months.
• Pursuing a degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems or other related discipline
• A Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
• Depending on the functional area supported, additional knowledge, skills, abilities and experience may be required  
• May require completion of courses related to specific functional department assigned
• Must be reliable and exhibit follow-through
• Must be adept in completing assignments and solving problems
• Good organizational and interpersonal skills
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work productively and proactively, both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented, professional environment
• Ability to manage time effectively and handle multiple tasks or assignments
• Attention to detail and the ability to follow established procedures and guidance

 

WORK CONDITIONS:

• None

EST FedEx Freight, IncFedEx Freight is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans. If you have a disability and you need assistance in order to apply for a position with FedEx Freight, please e-mail at [email protected]. FedEx Freight will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.