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Protective has helped people achieve protection and security in their lives for over 117 years.
The Role
Assist the Internal Audit team by testing controls over financial reporting, ensuring compliance, and networking with management.
Summary Generated by Built In
The work we do has an impact on millions of lives, and you can be a part of it.
We help protect our customers against life’s uncertainties. Regardless of where you work within the company, you’ll be helping provide protection and peace of mind when our customers need it most.
Protective's Internal Audit team is seeking motivated graduate and undergraduate students specializing in Accounting, Finance, or related fields for a temporary assignment. This role involves testing the adequacy and effectiveness of controls over financial reporting activities.
Key Details:
- Duration: August to December 2026
- Schedule: Full-time (30-40 hours per week). Fall course loads must accommodate the full-time schedule
Responsibilities:
- Validate and test Protective's internal control environment to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley 404 and NAIC's Annual Financial Reporting Model Audit Rule.
- Perform additional assignments based on business needs.
Qualifications:
- Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Mathematics.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize work and adapt to changing priorities.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Effective time management, planning, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Completion of Audit coursework is preferred.
- Insurance industry experience is desirable but not required.
- Availability to work a full-time schedule (30-40 hours per week) from August through December.
Selection Process:
- Application: Students apply to this posting and indicate their preferences through provided questions. Please provide an updated resume, including your anticipated graduation date.
- Qualification: Qualified candidates will be invited to interview.
- Interviews: Candidates will be scheduled for an initial 15-minute interview with a recruiter, followed by 1-2 additional interviews with hiring managers.
Employee Benefits:
We aim to protect the wellbeing of our employees and their families with a broad benefits offering. In addition to offering comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance, we support emotional wellbeing through mental health benefits and an employee assistance program. Work/life balance is important and Protective offers a variety of paid time away benefits (e.g., paid time off, paid parental leave, short-term disability, and a cultural observance day). The financial health of our employees is just as important as physical and emotional health. Some of the financial wellbeing benefits include contributions to healthcare accounts, a pension plan, and a 401(k) plan with Company matching. All employees are encouraged to protect their overall wellbeing by engaging in ProHealth Rewards, Protective’s platform to improve wellbeing while earning cash rewards.
Eligibility for certain benefits may vary by position in accordance with the terms of the Company’s benefit plans.
Accommodations for Applicants with a Disability:
If you require an accommodation to complete the application and recruitment process due to a disability, please email [email protected]. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application and recruitment process.
Please note that the above email is solely for individuals with disabilities requesting an accommodation. General employment questions should not be sent through this process.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to being inclusive and attracting, retaining, and growing an inclusive workforce.
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The Company
What We Do
Protective Life Corporation (Protective) provides financial services through the production, distribution and administration of insurance and investment products throughout the United States. Protective traces its roots to its flagship company founded in 1907, Protective Life Insurance Company. Throughout its more than 110-year history, Protective’s growth and success can be largely attributed to its ongoing commitment to serving people and doing the right thing — for its employees, distributors and, most importantly, its customers. Protective’s home office is located in Birmingham, Alabama, and its 3,000+ employees work across the United States. As of June 30, 2020, Protective had assets of approximately $123 billion. Protective Life Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dai-ichi Life Holdings,
