Intern - Corporate Audit at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan in Detroit, Michigan

Job Description:

Audit Intern

The Corporate Audit and Advisory Service Department is looking for an Audit Intern to join our team. Our department performs BCBSM, BCN, Emerging Markets, LifeSecure, Senior Health Services and Advantasure operational and financial audits and consulting services.  These projects examine risks and controls associated with all aspects of the business other than information technology.  The intern will be supporting day to day activities within the department.

This role is ideal for someone interested in getting to know the profession of an internal auditor. Below are our departmental preferences:

• Previous internship with accounting firms or had audit related experience


• Pursuing a degree in business field, such as Accounting, Finance or MBA


• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks with given timeline


• Familiarity with Excel, including formulas and pivot tables, word and PowerPoint


• Ability to work at least 15 hours a week


• Excellent communication skills

The Internship Program at BCBSM is designed to enhance the skills and abilities of young professionals as well as to identify and attract future talent for our organization. Interns will gain practical hands-on work experience as well as a solid understanding of the health insurance industry. Our program is an excellent way for interns to get a good start on their careers by working on meaningful projects, learning valuable skills, and networking with employees throughout our organization, which could potentially allow interns to build a future career at BCBSM.

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  Assist in preparing information and research materials to identify business problems, offer recommendations and assist management with implementation of solutions.
  


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  Support leaders on projects designed to enhance the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the organization.
  


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  Develop and maintain a solid understanding of BCBSM business, products, programs, data, organizational structure, controls, research.
  


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  Analyze business goals, objectives, and needs within the organization.
  


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  Participate in networking events with BCBSM leaders and other interns.
  


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  Engage in volunteer activities/community outreach to build knowledge of our communities and customers.
  


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  Participate in department meetings and events (i.e. monthly Diversity and Inclusion events, department wide team building events, weekly meetings to ensure team alignment, etc.).
  

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  Current undergraduate or graduate student with a 3.0 GPA or higher required.
  


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  Interns must be enrolled in a four-year college/university or a Master’s/PhD program for the duration of the internship.
  


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  Effective verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills.
  


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  Strong analytical skills with the ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
  


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  Excellent organizational skills to deal with multiple projects and priorities.
  


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  Responsible for maintaining confidential information to the highest degree.
  


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  Proficient in Microsoft Office suites and applicable BCBSM systems.
  


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  Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other grounds, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.