Internal Audit Intern

Nordson Corporation; Westlake (OH); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,444,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordson Corporation is seeking an Internal Audit Intern to join our team for the summer in Westlake, OH. This internship offers exposure to internal controls, business analytics, and cross-functional processes to broaden your auditing and analytical skill set.

You will assist in SOX testing, prepare working papers, and support the creation of audit tools using analytics and visualization techniques, while learning Nordson's diverse operations and corporate culture.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Analytics.
• No experience required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform audit procedures to ensure compliance with SOX 404.
• Review process documentation and assist in testing plans for internal controls.
• Assist with operational and risk-based audit reviews.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Analytics

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Collaboration drives Nordson’s success as a market leader in Industrial Precision Solutions and Advanced Technology. Our employees thrive in an environment where we help each other reach our personal best and enable our company to continuously improve and grow, and our customers to succeed. You will find Nordson employees sharing our success by giving back in the communities around the world where we live and work.

Job Summary

Nordson Corporation is seeking an Internal Audit Intern to join our team for the summer. This role provides opportunities to enhance your technical auditing skills, evaluate internal controls, and increase your business acumen through understanding of Nordson’s operations. Nordson’s Internal Audit activities are aligned with the strategic priorities of the Company and provide team members with exposure to a diverse set of business leaders and processes. The team brings value to the organization by engaging in projects and initiatives that help ensure critical risks are identified and addressed.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform audit procedures to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 (SOX).
• Responsibilities could include, but are not limited to, reviewing process documentation and assisting in development and execution of testing plans to ensure key internal controls are in place and are operating effectively.
• Assist with operational & risk-based audit reviews.
• Support the creation of audit tools that leverage business analytics, artificial intelligence, and visualization tools.
• Prepare working papers in accordance with Internal Audit Standards; including the use of narratives, flowcharts, sampling, or computer application tools.
• Support the preparation of formal, written reports.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Education: Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Analytics Senior or Junior standing preferred.
• Experience: No experience required.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and organizational communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at any level.
• Familiarity with Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities; ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work with confidential information.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other staff members, solve problems, and meet deadlines.
• Self-starter.
• Detail oriented.

Working Environment and Physical Demands

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Travel Required Minimal Nordson Corporation provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. No person is to be discriminated against in any aspect of the employment relationship due to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of our pre-employment drug screening and background/criminal check, consistent with applicable laws.

Nordson Corporate Culture and Information

At Nordson, we believe that anything is possible. We empower our global team of employees to engineer, manufacture, and market innovative products and systems that are essential to everyday life. These differentiated products and systems are used for precision dispensing and processing and serve a variety of end markets, including packaging, transportation, medical, and electronics. Founded in 1954, we are guided by our values of integrity, respect for people, customer passion, energy, and excellence. We care for our employees and provide them with opportunities to advance their careers and make an impact, inside and outside of work. Nordson is headquartered in Westlake, Ohio, and has direct operations in more than 35 countries to support our products and systems with application expertise and a direct global sales and service organization.