Audit & Risk Intern: Data-Driven Finance & SOX

Cagayan State University; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv in the United States seeks a driven intern to support GRO's internal audit program, assisting with SOX walkthroughs, evidence collection, testing, and documentation under guidance. You will develop an understanding of business processes and controls, help plan audits, prepare workpapers and narratives, and use Excel and data tools to identify trends.

This paid internship offers coaching, exposure to cross-functional teams, and opportunities to learn about risk, controls, and analytics

Qualifications

• Pursuing bachelor’s or master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Data Analytics, Data Science, Business, Information Systems, or related fields.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills with interest in processes and controls.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Office applications; exposure to data analysis, visualization, process-mapping, or automation tools is a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including ability to ask thoughtful questions and summarize information clearly.
• Ability to manage assigned tasks, meet deadlines, and communicate promptly about priorities or issues.
• Ability to work independently on defined assignments and collaboratively as part of a cross-functional team.
• Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, professionalism, discretion, and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist with audit and SOX procedures under GRO guidance.
• Develop understanding of financial, operational, and support processes and their connection to business objectives, risks, and internal controls.
• Support audit planning by conducting background research, identifying risks, and helping develop audit steps and testing programs.
• Prepare clear and organized workpapers, process narratives, testing summaries, and other audit documentation consistent with GRO methodology.
• Use Excel and data analysis or visualization tools to organize information, identify trends or exceptions, and explore technology to enhance audit practices.
• Summarize testing observations, discuss issues with the project team, and help develop actionable recommendations to strengthen controls.
• Collaborate with financial, operational, and IT teams; participate in project discussions; communicate progress and conclusions professionally.
• Contribute ideas to improve audit efficiency, internal control awareness, risk mitigation, and GRO tools or templates.
• Build relationships across the organization, seek feedback, expand knowledge of internal audit and business practices, and gain insight into career paths in risk, controls, accounting, and analytics.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Excel

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Data Analytics, Data Science, Business, Information Systems

Tools

Office software

Data visualization tools

Job description

Vertiv in the United States seeks a driven intern to support GRO's internal audit program, assisting with SOX walkthroughs, evidence collection, testing, and documentation under guidance. You will develop an understanding of business processes and controls, help plan audits, prepare workpapers and narratives, and use Excel and data tools to identify trends.

This paid internship offers coaching, exposure to cross-functional teams, and opportunities to learn about risk, controls, and analytics