Internal Audit Intern

Internal Audit Intern

We are a full-service global commercial real estate company with over 100 years of experience, 52,000 professionals and 400 offices worldwide. We are driven to solve complex problems, and we have the expertise and experience to bring solutions to life. At Cushman & Wakefield we believe Better Never Settles. That's why we never settle for the world that's been built, but relentlessly drive it forward for our clients, colleagues and communities. We push boundaries, think creatively, and strive to exceed expectations in everything we do. Our people are the foundation of our success, and we foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and inclusion to deliver the best outcomes for our clients. Our Internal Audit Internship is designed to offer a thorough experience that equips interns with the skills and knowledge needed for successful careers within real estate. Over the course of 8 - 10 weeks, interns will gain real-world, hands-on experience in the industry by handling important assignments, problem solving, and taking ownership of their work. This internship gives hands-on experience spanning finance, operations, IT, and SOX audit work. You'll partner with auditors across disciplines, contribute to real engagements, and present your takeaways to IA/Finance leadership. As part of the internship experience, interns will participate in our Virtual Global Speaker Series, which offers insights into the commercial real estate industry and professional development topics. These sessions also provide a deeper understanding of our company culture and values. Additionally, each intern is paired with a mentor for bi-weekly meetings, offering personalized guidance and support throughout the program.

As an intern within Internal Audit at C&W, your job responsibilities include:

• Financial & Operational Audits: Support walkthroughs, risk assessments, and control design evaluations. Test key controls and perform basic substantive/analytical procedures. Document findings, recommendations, and management action items.
• IT Audits: Assist in ITGC testing (access, change, operations), ITACs, IPE validation, and SDLC/control reviews. Help assess application/report integrity and evidence completeness & accuracy.
• SOX Support: Update process flows, RCMs, and test scripts; execute sample testing under supervision. Track issues and remediation status with control owners.
• Data & Reporting: Use Excel/Power BI (or similar) to analyze datasets and build testing aids. Prepare clear workpapers and a concise end-of-summer presentation.

You'll learn:

• Practical audit methodology (financial, operational, IT, and SOX)
• COSO, risk & control concepts, and IPE fundamentals
• Stakeholder communication with Finance, IT, and control owners
• How IA drives process improvement and governance

Some program highlights include:

• Structured onboarding, IA/IT/SOX training, and mentor pairing
• Exposure to senior leaders via checkpoints and a final presentation
• Networking across Finance, IA, and Technology

Qualifications:

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or related field (rising junior/senior or grad).
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint; solid written documentation skills.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and curious; able to manage multiple tasks.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Coursework or experience in internal audit, SOX, or IT audit.
• Exposure to Power Query/Power BI/Alteryx/SQL/Python.
• Experience creating process flowcharts (Visio/Lucidchart).

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with a variety of benefit programs, including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide competitive pay, which may vary depending on factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements. The compensation for the position is $17.85 - $21.00. Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email HRServices@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.