Finance Intern - Internal Audit

Sysco Northeast Rdc; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Networking events

Training & development

Job summary

Sysco is offering a 10‑week paid Summer Internship in Houston, designed to provide real‑world experience within the Internal Audit group. You will work on meaningful projects, gain exposure to SOX compliance, and receive mentorship from industry leaders in a hybrid, Houston‑area setting.

The program emphasizes training, development, and networking, with social activities and feedback to help you grow professionally and academically.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Audit, Data Analytics, or related business field.
• Strong academic credentials with a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Responsibilities

• Assist on audit and data analytics projects in a dynamic environment.
• Receive mentorship and constructive feedback from leaders.
• Participate in training, development, and networking activities.
• Contribute to internal audit activities including SOX testing and process improvement.
• Support project work and collaborate with cross‑functional teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Research

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Prioritization

Ambiguity management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Audit/Data Analytics or related field

GPA 3.0 minimum

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Our Summer Internship Program at Sysco is a 10 week paid program designed to enhance your education by providing real-world experience. At Sysco we challenge you, stretch you, and prepare you for your future through what will be a rewarding, world-class experience with the leader in the foodservice industry. Your internship is designed to provide you with the skills and professional experience to take with you well beyond the classroom. During the 10-week program, you are involved in much more than the day-to-day operations of the company.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW:

• Internal Audit encompasses SOX compliance, operational auditing, investigations, and data analytics groups. The team supports audit testing, documentation, evidence collection, and process improvement across the organization.

Location:

• This is a hybrid position located in Houston. Candidates will be local to the Greater Houston area. Relocation is not available.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• As an intern, you are exposed to relevant projects and challenges in a dynamic environment.
• We equip you with the knowledge, skill, and expertise needed for the next level.
• Will work with and be mentored by the best and the brightest, and receive valuable performance feedback.
• Planned social activities provide exposure and opportunities for you to network with leading industry professionals.
• Offer a variety of learning experiences through training, development, and mentorship while completing a meaningful project to support and drive the business.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Students pursuing a Bachelor's degree with concentrations in Accounting, Finance, Audit, Data Analytics, or related business field.
• Strong academic credentials (Minimum GPA of 3.0)

Professional Skills

• Proven leadership and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Develop an understanding of the Sysco approach, methodology, and tools
• Identify various business issues, and provide solutions via research
• Establish working relationships with client personnel
• Exhibit a professional, business‑like demeanor
• Ability to manage competing priorities, handle multiple assignments, and manage ambiguity in a matrix organization
• Ability to analyze complex issues, reason, think critically, and synthesize information
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with professionals at various levels
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word)
• Integrity
• Accountability
• Flexible
• Adaptable
• Influential

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• The work requires the following physical activities: sitting, finger dexterity for activities such as data entry, speaking, hearing, visual acuity, and mobility between departments.
• Work may require bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, and crouching; extensive telephone work.
• Ability to receive detailed information through both verbal and written communication.
• Able to express or exchange ideas utilizing the spoken word.
• Can lift up to 50 lbs.
• Use of both hands is required.

Working Conditions

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The work is performed primarily indoors.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job.
  

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without future employment sponsorship
• Sysco is committed to providing comprehensive retirement and benefits programs, a stock purchase plan, product purchase discounts and much more
• Background and Drug Screen. EOE.
• All hiring decisions will be made at the sole discretion of Sysco Corporate and Sysco Business Services (SBS).

NOTICE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the environment and level of work being performed by this job. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only tasks to be performed by the associate in this job. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other job‑related duties requested by his or her supervisor. This job description supersedes prior job descriptions.