IT Assurance Intern

The Giant Company; Salisbury (NC); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The GIANT Company seeks an IT Assurance Intern to help assess IT and business process controls, analyze data for risk and improvement opportunities, and support assurance activities under mentorship from seasoned professionals. You will engage across Finance, IT, and operations, contribute to control design validation, and develop practical recommendations while working in a hybrid environment.

The 12-week internship runs May 24, 2027 through August 13, 2027, with a minimum of three days per

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Accounting, Information Technology, Operations Management, or related field.
• Demonstrates initiative, energy, and a strong desire to learn and achieve results.
• Builds positive working relationships and contributes effectively within team environments.
• Communicates clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience in risk management, internal controls, and assurance practices.
• Assess IT and business process controls through testing, analysis and documentation.
• Analyze data to identify control deficiencies and improvement opportunities.
• Support assurance activities by validating design and operating effectiveness.
• Collaborate with partners to strengthen internal control processes.
• Participate in projects both independently and in cross-functional teams.

Skills

Action Oriented

Collaborative

Strong Communication

Analytical Thinking

Technical Proficiency

Organization & Time Management

Adaptability

Education

Accounting, Information Technology, Operations Management, or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is part of the U.S. family of brands, which includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands - Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Our associates support the brands with a wide range of services, including Finance, Legal, Sustainability, Commercial, Digital and E-commerce, Technology and more.

Internship Overview

Get an insider view of the fast-changing grocery retail industry while developing relevant business, technical and leadership skills geared toward enhancing your career. This paid internship experience is an opportunity to help drive business results in an environment designed to promote and reward diversity, innovation and leadership. Our mission is to create impactful early talent programs that provide interns with meaningful project work, learning and development sessions, and mentorship opportunities.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and be available from May 24, 2027, through August 13, 2027. The internship requires a hybrid work environment with a minimum of three days a week in the office.

• Approximate 12-week internship session with competitive pay
• Impactful project work to develop your skills/knowledge
• Career assistance and mentoring in obtaining full-time positions within Ahold Delhaize USA
• Leadership speaker sessions and development activities
• One-on-one mentoring in your area of interest
• Involvement in group community service events
• Networking and professional-engagement opportunities
• Access to online career-development tools and resources
• Opportunity to present project work to company leaders and gain executive visibility

Department/Position Description

The IT Assurance team plays a critical role in helping Ahold Delhaize USA manage risk and strengthen internal controls across financial, operational, and technology environments. The team partners with business and technology stakeholders to evaluate processes, identify risks, and support a strong control environment that enables the organization to operate effectively and securely. Through collaboration with teams across Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, Merchandising Services, Information Technology, and other business functions, the IT Assurance team helps drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

The IT Assurance Intern will gain hands-on experience in risk management, internal controls, and assurance practices while supporting the team in the following areas:

• Assess the design and effectiveness of IT and business process controls through testing, analysis, and documentation.
• Analyze data to identify control deficiencies, risks, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Support assurance activities by validating control design and operating effectiveness.
• Collaborate with business partners to evaluate and strengthen internal control processes.
• Assist in identifying control gaps and developing practical recommendations to enhance the overall control environment.
• Participate in projects and engagements both independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Gain exposure to key business risks, emerging technology-related risks, and assurance practices within a large, complex organization.
• Receive mentorship and guidance from experienced risk and controls professionals while developing technical and professional skills

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Accounting, Information Technology, Operations Management, or related field.
• Action Oriented: Demonstrates initiative, energy, and a strong desire to learn and achieve results.
• Collaborative: Builds positive working relationships and contributes effectively within team environments.
• Strong Communication Skills: Communicates clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, while actively listening to understand diverse perspectives.
• Analytical Thinking: Able to evaluate processes, identify risks, and develop practical recommendations.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Organization & Time Management: Effectively prioritizes responsibilities and manages multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Adaptability: Comfortable working independently while collaborating with professionals across all levels of the organization.

Individual cohort pay rates vary based on location, academic year, and position.

• ME/NC/PA/SC Salary Range: $18.10 - $34.20
• IL/MA/MD Salary Range: $20.00 - $37.80

At Ahold Delhaize USA, we provide services to one of the largest portfolios of grocery companies in the nation, and we're actively seeking top talent.

Our team shares a common motivation to drive change, take ownership and enable our brands to better care for their customers. We thrive on supporting great local grocery brands and their strategies.

Our associates are the heartbeat of our organization. We are committed to offering a welcoming work environment where all associates can succeed and thrive. Guided by our values of courage, care, teamwork, integrity (and even a little humor), we are dedicated to being a great place to work.

We believe in collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning in all that we think, create and do. While building a culture where personal and professional growth are just as important as business growth, we invest in our people, empowering them to learn, grow and deliver at all levels of the business.