Internal Audit Intern (Hybrid)

Sterling Jewelers Inc.; Akron (OH); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Signet Jewelers in Akron, OH offers a Summer Internship in Internal Audit. As an intern you will participate in audits and advisory projects, supporting control oversight and process documentation. The role focuses on data analytics, IIA standards, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

You must be enrolled in accounting/finance/business with a 3.0 GPA and anticipated graduation May 2028. Hybrid work arrangement and a pay range of $19–$20 per hour are provided, with commuting to Akron as

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled and pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, economics or related discipline.
• Anticipated graduation May 2028
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proactive individuals who can work independently and collaboratively.
• Previous business experience, auditing coursework or an internship is desired but not required

Responsibilities

• Participate in the audit planning activities including gathering, reviewing and interpreting data, interviewing key stakeholders to determine scope of the audit and project procedures
• Assist in performing audit testing procedures, including walkthroughs to assess the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls through various means – inspection, observation, and re-performance
• Document business processes including flowcharting of key processes, risks and controls
• Perform and document detailed tests of controls including evaluation of completeness and accuracy of data and reports
• Report audit findings including evaluation of key risks.
• Identify control deficiencies within audit work. Document the facts surrounding identified audit findings and preliminary risk statements and recommendations for remediation which are beneficial/value added
• Develops an awareness of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards over performing internal audit work as well as retail industry trends and threats (internal/external)
• Follows Signet’s internal audit methodology ensuring quality and consistency in accordance with IIA standards
• Develops an awareness of the use data analytics and can perform basic analytics by the end of the internship

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/business/economics

Tools

Data analytics basics

Job description

Signet Jewelers is the world's largest retailer of diamond jewelry, operating more than 2,800 stores worldwide under the iconic brands: Kay Jewelers, Zales, Jared, H.Samuel, Ernest Jones, Peoples, Banter by Piercing Pagoda, Rocksbox, JamesAllen.com and Diamonds Direct. We are a people-first company and this core value is at the heart of everything we do, from empowering our valued team members, to collaborating with our customers, to fostering the communities in which we live and serve. People – and the love their actions inspire – are what drive us. We’re not only proud of the love we inspire outside our walls, we’re especially proud of the diversity, inclusion and equity we’re inspiring inside. There are dynamic career paths awaiting you – rewarding opportunities to impact the lives of others and inspire love.

Internal Audit Intern (Hybrid)

As Signet's Internal Audit Intern, you will play a vital role; participating in audits (operational, financial, compliance, retail, integrated) and advisory projects. This position supports control oversight through the execution of audits of Signet’s complex operations. The role will be responsible for the execution of a holistic audit approach to evaluate Signet’s internal control environment. The Internal Audit Intern is a self-motivated individual with attention to detail, drive to accomplish goals and focus on quality results. This individual has strong communication skills, the ability to multitask and work with cross function teams.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the audit planning activities including gathering, reviewing and interpreting data, interviewing key stakeholders to determine scope of the audit and project procedures
• Assist in performing audit testing procedures, including walkthroughs to assess the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls through various means – inspection, observation, and re-performance
• Document business processes including flowcharting of key processes, risks and controls
• Perform and document detailed tests of controls including evaluation of completeness and accuracy of data and reports
• Report audit findings including evaluation of key risks.
• Identify control deficiencies within audit work. Document the facts surrounding identified audit findings and preliminary risk statements and recommendations for remediation which are beneficial/value added
• Develops an awareness of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards over performing internal audit work as well as retail industry trends and threats (internal/external)
• Follows Signet’s internal audit methodology ensuring quality and consistency in accordance with IIA standards
• Develops an awareness of the use data analytics and can perform basic analytics by the end of the internship

Basic Qualifications

• Currently enrolled and pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, economics or related discipline
• Anticipated graduation May 2028
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal Proactive individuals who can work independently and collaboratively.
• Previous business experience, auditing coursework or an internship is desired but not required

Work Environment

• Fulltime (40 hours/week) Summer Internship, May – August 2027.
• Ability to commute to Akron, OH as required per Signets hybrid policy.

The salary range for this opportunity is $19.00-$20.00/hour. Base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job related knowledge, skills and experience, among other factors.

Signet Jewelers is a people-first company. This core value is at the heart of everything we do, from empowering our valued team members, to collaborating with our customers, to fostering the communities in which we live and serve. We're ONE Company, proud of our rich heritage, international presence, diversity, inclusion and equity we’re inspiring inside. We are Great Place to Work-Certified operating under the iconic brands: Kay Jewelers, Zales, Jared Jewelry, H.Samuel, Ernest Jones, Peoples, Banter by Piercing Pagoda and James Allen.