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(NYSE: GPI) is a Fortune 250 leader in global automotive retail, operating more than 250 dealerships and collision centers across the United States and United Kingdom. As the 4th largest dealership group in the U.S., Group 1 delivers a fully integrated automotive experience, including vehicle sales, financing, aftersales service, and digital retail solutions. As the automotive industry continues to evolve, Group 1 is investing in the people, technology, and operational excellence needed to shape what comes next. Our work is grounded in a simple belief, that a better experience for customers starts with an exemplary experience for employees. At Group 1, our commitment is to keep finding smarter ways to serve our customers and support one another. We believe great careers are built in environments where people are trusted, challenged, and given room to grow. If you share our core values of integrity, transparency, professionalism, teamwork, and respect, you can get more with Group 1. More opportunity. More support. More ways to build a career that moves you forward.Overview\nAre you passionate about internal audit and eager to gain practical experience in a dynamic corporate environment? Group 1 Automotive, Inc. is seeking a motivated Internal Audit Intern to join our Corporate Internal Audit team.\nThis internship provides hands-on exposure to financial and operational audits, internal controls, SOX compliance, risk assessment, data analytics, and audit technology within a large, publicly traded organization. Working alongside experienced audit professionals, the intern will contribute to meaningful audit activities while developing technical, analytical, and professional skills.\nAbout the Internal Audit Department\nGroup 1 Automotive’s Internal Audit Department provides independent and objective assurance designed to strengthen the Company’s internal control environment, risk management, compliance, and operational effectiveness. The team works across corporate functions and dealership operations to evaluate processes, identify risks and opportunities for improvement, and provide meaningful insights to business leaders.\nAt Group 1, Internal Audit goes beyond traditional auditing by leveraging data analytics, automation, and emerging technologies to enhance audit coverage, identify trends and exceptions, and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of audit procedures. The department partners with teams across Finance, Accounting, Operations, IT, and other areas of the organization, giving interns broad exposure to how a large public company operates.\nWhat You’ll Do\nAs an Internal Audit Intern at Group 1 Automotive, you will work alongside experienced audit professionals and gain practical exposure to the internal audit lifecycle. You’ll have opportunities to strengthen your understanding of risk, controls, compliance, and business operations while developing experience with the technologies transforming the internal audit profession.\nResponsibilities\nAssist auditors in planning and performing financial and operational audits by gathering documentation, reviewing processes, and helping evaluate internal controls and policy compliance.\nSupport risk assessments and audit testing by applying basic data analytics techniques to large datasets, identifying variances, trends, and potential exceptions under the guidance of senior auditors.\nUtilize tools such as Power BI, Power Automate, Alteryx, OpenAI (ChatGPT), Anthropic (Claude) or similar platforms to clean, organize, analyze, and prepare data for audit testing.\nSupport the development and execution of automated audit testing procedures as assigned.\nAssist with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) control testing by gathering evidence, performing preliminary control checks, and documenting results.\nHelp analyze and summarize audit results, observations, and supporting information that contribute to meaningful recommendations.\nCollaborate with Finance, Accounting, Operations, IT, and other business partners to understand processes, gather information, and support audit procedures.\nAssist with preparing audit reports, maintaining workpapers, and organizing audit documentation in accordance with Internal Audit standards and applicable requirements.\nStay informed on emerging audit technologies, data analytics, automation, data visualization practices, and industry trends and apply new learnings to assigned projects where appropriate.\nParticipate in special projects and other Internal Audit initiatives as assigned.\nWhat You’ll Gain\nHands-on experience with financial, operational, government regulations, and SOX audits\nExposure to the internal control and risk management environment of a large, publicly traded company\nPractical experience using data analytics and automation tools within an audit environment\nAn understanding of the complete audit lifecycle, from planning and risk assessment through testing, documentation, and reporting\nExposure to dealership operations and multiple corporate business functions\nOpportunities to collaborate with experienced audit professionals and cross-functional business partners\nInsight into career opportunities within Internal Audit, Accounting, Finance, Risk, Compliance, and related disciplines\nQualifications\nCurrently enrolled as Senior or postgraduate, pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, preferably with an Internal Audit concentration or track.\nPreferred minimum 3.25 cumulative GPA\nStrong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills\nStrong attention to detail and excellent organizational abilities\nProficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications\nInterest in learning data analytics, automation, and audit technology tools\nExcellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills\nAbility to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines\nAbility to work independently while collaborating effectively as part of a team\nStrong curiosity and willingness to learn about different areas of the business\nAbility to exercise professionalism and appropriately handle confidential and sensitive information\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. 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