Internal Audit Intern

Nature's Sunshine Products • Lehi, UT

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Nature's Sunshine Products is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented student or recent graduate to join our Global Internal Audit team as an Internal Audit Intern. Under the direct mentorship and supervision of the Senior Internal Auditor and audit leadership, the Intern will gain hands-on professional experience in corporate governance, risk assessment, internal controls, and operational efficiency within a publicly traded multinational consumer products environment. This role is structured to bridge classroom financial and accounting theory with practical audit methodologies. The Intern will actively participate in Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX 404) internal control evaluations, control testing, and operational walkthroughs while developing foundational workpaper creation skills.

Requirements

• Foundational understanding of US GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and financial statement mechanics.
• Introductory familiarity with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX 404), internal control concepts, and the COSO Internal Control Framework.
• Interest in multinational business operations and direct selling / global consumer goods industry models.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, SUMIFS, conditional formatting, and basic data modeling).
• Proficiency across the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) and Adobe Acrobat.
• Familiarity with or eagerness to learn ERP software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and audit management software.
• High intellectual curiosity, analytical problem-solving capacity, and keen attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact professionally with cross-functional business partners.
• Time management and organizational discipline to handle multiple concurrent tasks within assigned timelines.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting while exercising independent initiative and follow-through.
• Currently enrolled as a Junior, Senior, or Graduate student in an accredited bachelor's or master's degree program majoring in Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems (MIS), Data Analytics, or a related business discipline. Recent graduates are also welcome to apply.
• Strong academic standing (minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA preferred).
• Demonstrated career interest in internal audit, public accounting, risk consulting, corporate finance, or corporate governance.
• Intent or willingness to pursue professional certifications (CPA, CIA, CISA) upon graduation is highly encouraged.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Foreign language proficiency (e.g., Spanish, Mandarin, Japanese, Polish) is a plus but not required.
• Prior internship, academic project work, or on-campus leadership experience in accounting, finance, or data analysis is advantageous but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist audit senior in executing internal control walkthroughs and testing across financial reporting cycles (Revenue, Expenses, Inventory, Financial Close, etc.).
• Evaluate operational effectiveness and design adequacy of key internal controls against prescribed company policies and COSO framework guidelines.
• Identify and document potential control deficiencies, deviations, or process gaps for senior auditor review.
• Perform substantive sample testing of journal entries, account reconciliations, expense reports, and balance sheet accounts.
• Gather, inspect, and analyze supporting financial records from ERP systems, sub-ledgers, and departmental stakeholders.
• Perform basic data validation, trend comparisons, and spreadsheet-based analytical reviews.
• Prepare clear, structured, and cross-referenced electronic audit workpapers in accordance with professional internal audit standards.
• Maintain organized electronic audit files, testing evidence repositories, and issue tracking logs.
• Draft concise audit findings and assist in preparing status updates for audit management.
• Shadow senior auditors during operational, compliance, and departmental process reviews across corporate headquarters and international subsidiaries.
• Assist in mapping business process flows and documenting standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Participate actively in department planning sessions, status checkpoints, and closing conferences.
• Engage in structured 1-on-1 mentorship sessions with audit leadership.
• Pursue self-directed learning in internal audit methodologies, tools, and professional certifications (CPA, CIA, CISA) curriculum.

Benefits

• Mentorship and supervision from Senior Internal Auditor and audit leadership.
• Hands-on professional experience in corporate governance, risk assessment, internal controls, and operational efficiency.
• Opportunity to gain experience in a publicly traded multinational consumer products environment.
• Structured 1-on-1 mentorship sessions with audit leadership.
• Self-directed learning in internal audit methodologies, tools, and professional certifications curriculum.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree