Financial Assurance Intern

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Carlisle, Northern (Cumberland County, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ahold Delhaize USA is offering a paid internship in Risk & Controls with hybrid office requirements and mentorship opportunities. You will engage in internal control assurance activities, learn SAP-related process testing, and work on cross-functional projects across accounting, finance, and IT.

The program provides leadership speaker sessions, one-on-one mentoring, and opportunities to present project results to company leaders during a fast-paced 12-week summer internship.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, IT, Process Improvement, or similar degree.
• Action oriented with a drive to achieve and to be successful.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork abilities.
• Proficient with Excel and Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize.

Responsibilities

• Support Control Assurance & Compliance Analyst functions and internal control design.
• Develop and establish testing scope for processes and SAP-related controls.
• Identify and document control deficiencies and improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including accounting, finance, IT and supply chain.
• Contribute to data analytics and visualization to monitor controls.

Skills

Action oriented

Collaboration

Communications

Prioritization

Teamwork

Education

Pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, IT, Process Improvement, or similar degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Introduction

Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is part of the U.S. family of brands, which also includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands – Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Ahold Delhaize USA associates support the brands with a wide range of services, including Finance, Legal, Sustainability, Commercial, Digital and E-commerce, Technology and more.

Overview

Get an insider view of the fast-changing grocery retail industry while developing relevant business, technical and leadership skills geared towards enhancing your career. This paid Internship experience is an opportunity to help drive business results in an environment designed to promote and reward diversity, innovation and leadership. Our mission is to create impactful early talent programs that provide cohorts with meaningful project work, learning and development sessions, and mentorship opportunities.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and be available from May 24, 2027, through August 13, 2027. We have a hybrid work environment that requires a minimum of three days a week in the office. Please submit your resume including your cumulative GPA. Transcripts may be requested at a future date.

• Approximate 12-week Internship session with competitive pay
• Impactful project work to develop your skills/knowledge
• Career assistance & mentoring in obtaining full-time positions within ADUSA
• Leadership speaker sessions and development activities
• One-on-one mentoring in your area of interest
• Involvement in group community service events
• Networking and professional engagement opportunities
• Access to online career development tools and resources
• Opportunity to present project work to company leaders and gain executive visibility

Responsibilities

The principal focus of the Control & Compliance Intern (similar to Analyst role) is to ensure business processes are designed and operate in a manner that aligns with the Internal Control framework requirements. As part of the assurance role, the Control Assurance & Compliance Analyst supports the US Risk & Control function by rationalizing assurance for more complete end-to-end monitoring methods. The role is focused on developing and establishing business process testing efforts, tracking defects and fixes in business systems / applications, including SAP related processes. Analyzes business process / system requirements to formulate and define testing scope and objectives. Devises improvements to current testing and review procedures. Works as a member of the Control Assurance team to ensure standard quality practices/processes are followed, resulting in reasonable assurance over the control framework. Incumbent participates in special projects and ensures internal controls are built into the new processes. Recommends well thought out process improvements reflective of their in-depth understanding of the support companies' processes, procedures, and workflow.

• As an intern in Ahold Delhaize USA Risk & Controls department, you'll get in-depth exposure to Financial / IT Internal Control assurance profession and learn more about the day-to-day responsibilities of a Risk & Controls Analyst
• You'll receive guidance and work closely with experienced risk management professionals, as well as have exposure to issues / risks shaping and affecting the organization today
• During your internship, you'll utilize analytical skills as you evaluate financial and IT control procedures, end to end assessments and overall internal control design
• You’ll work independently and collaborate with a diverse group of talented professionals to deliver conclusions that serve as assurance support (control process design & performance)
• You will use data analytics, data visualizations and process flow tools that help identify control deficiencies, unusual trends, operating deviations and monitoring methods that provide more complete compliance insight
• You will have the opportunity to work as a team member on cross-functional engagements to include accounting /finance, supply chain, merchandise services, information technology (general controls) etc.
• Improve monitoring reporting using data visualization capabilities
• Suggest control enhancements to remediate gaps identified.

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, IT, Process Improvement, or similar degree
• Action Oriented: Initiating action with a drive to achieve and to be successful in whatever they attempt. High energy with a desire to stay effective and engaged.
• Collaboration: Understanding the importance of relationships to enable effective teamwork. Modifying personal style, focusing on the needs of others, and listening effectively to ensure effective outcomes for group endeavors.
• Communications: Interacting with others through verbal and non-verbal means to present information in an engaging and understandable manner. The use of listening and other attending behaviors to gain a shared understanding of the topic at hand.
• Proficient with Excel / Microsoft suite
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work on multiple assignments
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment with professionals of all levels

Individual cohort pay rates vary based on location, academic year, and position.

ME/NC/PA/SC Salary Range: $18.10 - $34.20

IL/MA/MD Salary Range: $20.00 - $37.80