Intern - Internal Audit (Summer 2025)
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We believe that inclusion helps us thrive and grow at United across our collaborative Finance teams consisting of Financial Planning & Analysis, Internal Audit, Treasury, Global Procurement, Controllership, Investor Relations and more. These teams provide the financial fuel that keeps our operation running from providing detailed analyses of financial planning, performance, and forecasts to managing our investments and financial strategies. Our Finance team plays an integral role in making our airline profitable and successful by meeting our financial goals.
Key Responsibilities:
The Internal Audit department at United Airlines contributes to and helps improve the organization's operations through audit and advisory work. Internal Audit helps 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.
- 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
United values diverse experiences, perspectives, and we encourage everyone who meets the minimum qualifications to apply. While having the “desired” qualifications make for a stronger candidate, we encourage applicants who may not feel they check ALL of those boxes! We are always looking for individuals who will bring something new to the table.
What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):
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
- Proficiency with MS Offices
- Solid verbal & written communication skills
- 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 during Summer 2025
- Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
- Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position
- Willingness to travel up to 25%
United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact JobAccommodations@united.com to request accommodation.