POSITION OVERVIEW
This position primarily performs internal audit work in accordance with the audit plan, methodology and risk management strategy under the direction of an experienced internal auditor.
LOCATION
This will be a hybrid internship out of our Jacksonville, FL office.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ability to gain an understanding of internal audit methodologies, including SOX requirements and standards.
- Performing tasks of data collection, verification and interpretation, as instructed by the internal audit team.
- Ability to learn how to perform walkthroughs of processes/controls and to test control design/operating effectiveness.
- Ability to learn how to create work products such as audit analysis, correspondence, memoranda and other working papers that document the engagement procedures performed, the findings, and the results of those procedures.
- Ability to learn how to develop creative, practical, and cost-effective recommendations for process improvements or efficiency enhancements.
- Participates in developing internal audit deliverables, and assures work is completed within agreed upon time frames.
- Develops and maintains relationships with corporate personnel at appropriate levels.
- Participates in departmental initiatives and projects under the direction of the internal audit management team to maintain a high-level internal audit function.
REQUIREMENTS
- Working toward an accounting or other relevant degree from an accredited university.
- Working knowledge of MS Office Suite.
- Demonstrate the highest standard of quality, objectivity and professionalism.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, communicating at a variety of levels.
- Proactive self-management style with excellent problem solving, leadership, and consensus building skills.
- Demonstrates teamwork by responsively sharing information and ideas, accepting constructive feedback, and accepting additional assignments, when appropriate.
- Careful listener and creative, strategic thinker.