Internal Audit Intern

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

As an internal audit intern at MKS, you will partner with the internal audit team to conduct internal audits and risk assessments. In this role, you will report to the Internal Audit Manager. This is an on-site, hybrid role located at our Andover, MA headquarters.

Internship Program Overview: 

• 3–4-month intern assignment within a functional area of MKS Instruments that provides students a comprehensive and engaging experience from before your program starts to after the program ends.

• Meaningful work and project assignments.

• Networking opportunities with peers and executives.

• Exposure to different divisions of the business.

• Understanding of MKS Instruments’ commitment to culture & belonging.

Program Term: This is a 3-month program beginning in Summer 2026. Candidates must be available for the entire duration of the assignment.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Working with Internal Audit team members to prepare PBC requests to process owners.
• Make sample selections to ensure the completeness of test documents.
• Help with scheduling internal and external meetings to perform walkthroughs, discussion with process owners, collaboration with external auditors, etc.
• Perform SOX control testing and prepare test documents and draft test results.
• Assist with Internal Audit team members in presentations.
• Assist with data analysis using Microsoft tools such as Excel, Visio etc.
• Perform other ad hoc projects as needs arise.
• Travel Requirements: No travel is required.

Skills You Bring:

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree program in Accounting, Finance or relevant majors.
• Experience with Microsoft Office 360 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent communication skills to manage relationships with different stakeholders (Internal Audit, Management, External Auditors)
• Superb organization skills to prioritize multiple tasks and working with people from different time zones
• Oracle or SAP skills is desirable

Preferred Skills:

• Accounting Knowledge (Expected to have taking basic accounting courses in college or have equivalent knowledge).
• IT System Knowledge (Basic understanding of how ERP system work to support accounting activities).
• SEC requirements (Basic understanding of a US public traded company’s compliance requirements) US GAAP knowledge is desirable.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:

• Perform activities such as sitting, standing, or typing for extended periods of time.
• Regularly requires good manual dexterity and coordination.
• Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
• Must be able to exchange accurate information.
• The ability to observe documents and details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Operates in a professional office environment.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually average.

Compensation and Benefits:

Hourly Pay Range: $20.00 to $27.00 per hour. This range is a good faith estimate of the expected salary range for this position, based on a wide range of factors including qualifications, experience and training, operational and business needs and other considerations permitted by law. At MKS, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role.  

Benefits: MKS offers a benefits package for interns/co-ops working at least 20 hours per week, including 11 paid holidays, sick time, and 15 paid vacation days accrued on a biweekly basis. 

MKS is an equal opportunity employer, including disability, veteran status and all categories protected by law. Please review our EOE statements for additional details.

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