Internal Audit Intern

UniFirst•Wilmington, MA

11d•$25•Hybrid

About The Position

The Corporate Internal Audit group is looking for an Internal Audit Intern to join our team. The position is responsible for supporting the company’s Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance and various information technology (IT), financial, and operational internal audits. Please note that this will be a hybrid position out of our corporate offices in Wilmington, MA. UniFirst is an international leader in garment & Uniform services industry. We currently employ over 16,000 team partners who serve 300,000 business customer locations throughout the U.S., Canada, and Europe. The estimated hourly pay for this position is $25.00 per hour. Actual compensation will vary based on factors including but not limited to the candidate’s skills, experience, and qualifications. Geographic differentials may apply depending on the location where the position is filled. There is no application deadline for this role; recruitment will remain open until the position is filled. UniFirst is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws

Requirements

Student currently enrolled in an accredited college/university degree program pursuing an accounting or finance degree.
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook) and comfortable with technology
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work on multiple projects with a strong attention to detail and ability to stay organized

Nice To Haves

Minor in IT preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the company in achieving full and continued compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (“SOX”) including participating in scoping, planning, walkthroughs, testing, status reporting, and communicating with external auditors
Supports the internal audit group by participating in a wide variety of information technology (IT), financial and operational internal audits and other special projects as assigned.
Participates in gathering and analyzing data through a variety of methods including interviews, financial research, etc.
Assist in developing and presenting findings and recommendations based on audit work performed to improve internal controls and other IT, financial and operational processes
Prepare detailed work papers for each project assigned
Assist in drafting Internal Audit reports identifying the scope, issues identified, recommendations and management action plans
Interacts and communicates with business process owners and upper-level management as needed during internal audit activities
Learn and apply Internal Audit’s established policies, procedures, and work paper standards
Manage time effectively and efficiently to ensure assigned work is completed within established time frames
Participate in other internal audit projects as assigned