Internal Audit Intern

Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc.; Olde West Chester (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc. is offering a summer Internal Audit Intern position at an Indiana location, with exposure to corporate accounting in a Fortune 500 environment.

You will work closely with the Internal Audit Department to support SOX planning and audit execution, while gaining hands-on experience and networking with senior leadership. Interns will assist with audits, document processes, and help develop recommendations for control improvements, with potential consideration for future

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a Bachelor of Science program in Accounting, Finance, or other Business-related field.
• Must have completed at least sophomore year of study by the summer of 2027.
• Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Assist with SOX scoping, planning, and administration, including maintenance of process documentation, planning memos, risk and control matrices, and testing plans.
• Execute testing of key SOX controls in conjunction with the annual test plan.
• Assist Internal Audit management in the preparation of planning memorandums and audit programs.
• Conduct audits, including the detailed planning of each audit and agreeing the audit objectives and scope with management.
• Evaluate and document process, system, and control effectiveness through the application of accounting, auditing, and business knowledge; collect, analyze, and document information to support audit results.
• Assist in the preparation and presentation of audit results.
• Identify constructive and value-added solutions to address issues identified. Recommend operational improvements which ensure that proper controls are exercised over all aspects of the business and that company assets are conserved, protected and accurately presented.
• Monitor status of action plans arising from audits.
• Maintain confidentiality of audit findings and company proprietary information.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with Internal Audit's stakeholders.
• Conduct work in accordance with the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and Code of Ethics promulgated by the Institute of Internal Auditors.

Skills

SOX testing

Auditing

Accounting

Finance

Education

Bachelor of Science in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Job description

Location: West Chester, OH

Cleveland-Cliffs takes pride in offering a variety of opportunities for students and new graduates who have an interest in the steel industry and a passion for innovation and sustainability. We offer a best-in-class internship program in the industry and partner with many universities to provide co-op opportunities. Working beside industry-leading engineering and operational leaders, our interns/co-ops will create meaningful solutions to real-world problems. As an intern/co-op with Cleveland-Cliffs, you will build life-long professional connections and have the opportunity to be considered for future full-time employment.

Cleveland-Cliffs is looking for a summer Internal Audit Intern at our Burns Harbor, Indiana location. This internship offers hands‑on experience and exposure to corporate accounting at a Fortune 500 company. Primarily working with the Internal Audit Department. The Department's primary objectives are to create an audit plan focused on the Company's greatest risks and to provide value-added advisory and assurance services. The Department achieves these objectives by continuously evaluating organizational and emerging risks, participating in Company initiatives and projects, and supporting risk management activities. This intern will have exposure to senior leadership within the Internal Audit Department.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Assist with SOX scoping, planning, and administration, including maintenance of process documentation, planning memos, risk and control matrices, and testing plans.
• Execute testing of key SOX controls in conjunction with the annual test plan.
• Assist Internal Audit management in the preparation of planning memorandums and audit programs.
• Conduct audits, including the detailed planning of each audit and agreeing the audit objectives and scope with management.
• Evaluate and document process, system, and control effectiveness through the application of accounting, auditing, and business knowledge; collect, analyze, and document information to support audit results.
• Assist in the preparation and presentation of audit results.
• Identify constructive and value-added solutions to address issues identified. Recommend operational improvements which ensure that proper controls are exercised over all aspects of the business and that company assets are conserved, protected and accurately presented.
• Monitor status of action plans arising from audits.
• Maintain confidentiality of audit findings and company proprietary information.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with Internal Audit's stakeholders.
• Conduct work in accordance with the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and Code of Ethics promulgated by the Institute of Internal Auditors.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Enrollment in a Bachelor of Science program in Accounting, Finance, or other Business-related field
• Must have completed at least sophomore year of study by the summer of 2027
• Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off, and more.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.