Internal Audit Intern — SOX, Controls & Risk

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.; Olde West Chester (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs invites applications for a Summer Internal Audit Intern at Burns Harbor, IN. The program offers hands-on exposure to corporate accounting within a Fortune 500 company.

You will work with the Internal Audit team on SOX planning, testing, and reporting, gaining insight into risk assessment and control effectiveness while developing professional skills and industry connections.

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.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Accounting/Finance/Business-related field

Sophomore year completed by Summer 2027

Authorized to work in the United States full-time

Job description

Cleveland-Cliffs invites applications for a Summer Internal Audit Intern at Burns Harbor, IN. The program offers hands-on exposure to corporate accounting within a Fortune 500 company.

You will work with the Internal Audit team on SOX planning, testing, and reporting, gaining insight into risk assessment and control effectiveness while developing professional skills and industry connections.