Internal Audit Intern

Sylvamo; United States; Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvamo Corporation is offering a 10-12 week full-time summer internship in the Internal Audit Department, located in Memphis at Corporate HQ. The role is onsite 4 days per week with remote Fridays, and may include business travel.

The selected candidate will gain hands-on experience with SOX compliance, audit fieldwork, and data analytics, including Power BI dashboard development, to deliver data-driven insights for management.

Qualifications

• Enrolled student or recent graduate with 3.0 GPA or higher.
• Degree/Major in Accounting, Finance, Data Analytics, Information Systems or related field.
• Ability to work proactively and productively, both independently and on a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Assist in Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Control Testing, documentation, and reporting.
• Query, validate, & analyze data to generate timely insights for IA & management.
• Plan, execute, and document audit fieldwork in accordance with IIA standards.
• Develop, design, and build a new business intelligence dashboard to generate data-driven value-adding insights for management.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Self development

Integrity and trust

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting, Finance, Data Analytics, Information Systems

Tools

Power BI

Power Query

Copilot

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

This 10-12 week full-time summer internship position is part of the Internal Audit Department and will be located in Memphis at Corporate HQ. We will work onsite 4 days per week (remotely on Fridays) with possible business travel.

Immigration sponsorship is not available for intern positions.

PURPOSE

The selected candidate will be assigned to the Internal Audit Group in Memphis, supporting assurance, compliance, and data analytics initiatives across the organization. This role provides hands-on experience in Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, operational and financial audit activities, and the development of data-driven insights through advanced analytics and business intelligence tools. The intern will gain exposure to audit methodologies, internal controls, risk management practices, and Power BI dashboard development.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Assist in Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Control Testing, documentation, and reporting
• Query, validate, & analyze data to generate timely insights for IA & management
• Plan, execute, and document audit fieldwork in accordance with IIA standards
• Develop, design, and build a new business intelligence dashboard to generate data-driven value-adding insights for management

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Enrolled student or recent graduate of a college/university with 3.0 GPA or higher.
• Degree/Major: Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting, Finance, Data Anaytics, Information Systems or related field
• Ability to work proactively and productively, both independently and on a team
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook

IT WOULD BE A PLUS IF YOU ALSO POSSESS PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE IN:

• Accounting, Finance, or Audit functions
• Data Intelligence tools such as Power BI, Copilot, Power Query, etc
• Have plans to obtain CPA/CIA professional licensure

COMPETENCIES

Integrity and Trust

Action Oriented

Analytical

Problem Solving

Self Development