Internal Audit Intern

Worthington Enterprises, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Paid internship

Job summary

Worthington Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a motivated rising junior or senior to join the Internal Audit team as an Intern. This paid, part-time internship offers hands-on experience in evaluating internal controls, risk management, and regulatory compliance.

The role is hybrid, with a balance of in-office collaboration and remote work. The successful candidate will support testing of controls, documentation review, data analysis, and preparation of audit workpapers, while developing professional

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to gather, analyze, and evaluate complex information.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Prior internship or coursework in auditing, accounting, or related field is a plus.
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals in the internal audit field.
• Opportunity to develop technical skills and enhance professional development in a corporate environment.
• Networking opportunities within the company.

Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting internal audit procedures including testing of controls, documentation review, and data analysis.
• Participate in walkthroughs and interviews with process owners to understand business processes and identify control weaknesses.
• Assist in the preparation of audit workpapers and reports detailing findings and recommendations for improvement.
• Collaborate with team members to develop risk assessment matrices and audit programs.
• Conduct research on industry best practices and regulatory requirements to support audit planning and execution.
• Assist in monitoring remediation efforts for audit findings and deficiencies identified during audits.
• Support special projects and initiatives as needed within the internal audit department.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Excel

PowerPoint

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and detail‑oriented rising junior or senior in college to join our team as an Internal Audit Intern. This internship offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on experience. The successful candidate will work closely with our internal audit team to assist in evaluating and improving the effectiveness of our internal controls, risk management processes, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

This position would be a paid part‑time position throughout the school year and would work a hybrid schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting internal audit procedures including testing of controls, documentation review, and data analysis.
• Participate in walkthroughs and interviews with process owners to understand business processes and identify control weaknesses.
• Assist in the preparation of audit workpapers and reports detailing findings and recommendations for improvement.
• Collaborate with team members to develop risk assessment matrices and audit programs.
• Conduct research on industry best practices and regulatory requirements to support audit planning and execution.
• Assist in monitoring remediation efforts for audit findings and deficiencies identified during audits.
• Support special projects and initiatives as needed within the internal audit department.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to gather, analyze, and evaluate complex information.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Detail‑oriented with strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Prior internship or coursework in auditing, accounting, or related field is a plus.
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals in the internal audit field.
• Opportunity to develop technical skills and enhance professional development in a corporate environment.
• Networking opportunities within the company.

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