Internal Audit Internship: SOX & Controls Exposure

Tennant Company; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Tennant Company, headquartered in Minnesota, seeks an Intern in Internal Audit to gain hands-on exposure to SOX testing, control assessment, and risk management within a global manufacturing environment. You will work closely with seasoned auditors, document workpapers, and develop practical audit skills while supporting enterprise-wide controls.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related fields, demonstrate strong time management, a desire to learn, and the

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, MIS, Business Analytics, Supply-Chain, Computer Science, or similar field(s).
• Demonstrated time management skills using time effectively to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated aptitude for continuous learning in and around business acumen, analytical problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple workstreams including administrative and documentation-oriented tasks.
• Proficient use of technology, such as Microsoft Office (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Responsibilities

• Participate in various audit-related meetings to gain foundational business understanding and to develop relationships with cross-functional partners across our global organization.
• Execute Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) testing in compliance with AICPA GAAS and PCAOB standards, among others.
• Assist in high quality, efficient financial, operational, technology, and compliance audits including the completion of audit work papers and reports documenting the results and management’s action plans.
• Coordinate the submission of requests by stakeholders for SOX and internal audits.
• Support the Internal Audit team’s monitoring of management’s action plans to remediate internal controls observations and/or deficiencies with relevant stakeholders.
• Conduct follow-up testing for internal controls observations and/or deficiencies to evidence remediation.
• Explore professional development opportunities through benchmarking, training, certifications, and professional engagement, such as ISACA or IIA.
• Promote a culture of awareness and accountability with respect to establishing and maintaining internal controls.
• Learn and utilize the full capabilities of key internal controls platform, Workiva.
• Perform special projects and investigations as assigned.

Skills

Time management

Analytical problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Prioritization

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Tennant Company, headquartered in Minnesota, seeks an Intern in Internal Audit to gain hands-on exposure to SOX testing, control assessment, and risk management within a global manufacturing environment. You will work closely with seasoned auditors, document workpapers, and develop practical audit skills while supporting enterprise-wide controls.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related fields, demonstrate strong time management, a desire to learn, and the