Summer Internal Audit Intern — SOX & Controls Focus

Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc.; Burns Harbor (IN); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs is seeking a Summer Internal Audit Intern at Burns Harbor, IN. You will gain hands-on exposure to corporate accounting within a Fortune 500 company, working primarily with the Internal Audit Department to support risk-based audit activities.

This role develops audit skills through SOX scoping, control testing, and reporting, while building relationships with stakeholders and senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a BS program in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Must have completed at least sophomore year by summer 2027.
• 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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree candidate in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

Job description

Cleveland-Cliffs is seeking a Summer Internal Audit Intern at Burns Harbor, IN. You will gain hands-on exposure to corporate accounting within a Fortune 500 company, working primarily with the Internal Audit Department to support risk-based audit activities.

This role develops audit skills through SOX scoping, control testing, and reporting, while building relationships with stakeholders and senior leadership.