Finance Intern - Global Risk Oversight (Summer 2027)

LPU Batangas; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv offers a GRO internship for students pursuing degrees in Accounting, Finance, or Data Analytics. You will support SOX procedures, assist with audit planning, and prepare working papers under supervision.

You will gain hands-on experience across financial, operational, and IT processes, build risk awareness, and communicate findings with cross-functional teams while developing data and audit skills. The program includes coaching and exposure to multiple functions, with a final presentation

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Data Analytics, Data Science, Business, Information Systems, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Assist with audit and SOX procedures under GRO team guidance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance or Data Analytics/Data Science/Business/IS

Tools

Excel

Office tools

Data visualization tools

Job description

Your Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Assist with audit and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) procedures such as walkthrough support, evidence collection, sampling, control testing, and documentation under GRO team 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.

About You

The company is looking for candidates who have:

• Current pursuit of a 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.

Internship Experience

The internship offers a structured learning experience including:

• Orientation to GRO’s role, audit methodology, professional standards, and audit documentation expectations.
• Exposure to multiple business functions and collaboration with financial, operational, and IT professionals.
• Coaching and feedback from GRO team members throughout assigned projects.
• Opportunities to apply academic learning to real business risks, controls, data, and process-improvement opportunities.
• A concluding presentation or summary of work performed, lessons learned, and recommendations developed during the internship.

Work Authorization

Vertiv will only employ those legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not provided. Individuals requiring sponsorship or holding temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN are not eligible.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vertiv promotes equal opportunities without discrimination based on age, race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship, national origin, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.