Finance Intern Global Risk Oversight (Summer 2027)
Westerville, OH - USA
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Job Summary
POSITION SUMMARY
- Vertivs Global Risk Oversight (GRO) function is seeking a motivated curious and detail-oriented summer intern pursuing studies in Accounting Finance Internal Audit Data Analytics Data Science Business or a related field. The internship provides hands-on exposure to internal audit financial and operational controls Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements risk assessment and the use of data and technology in assurance work. Working alongside GRO professionals the intern will support well-defined audit and controls activities develop practical business knowledge and contribute observations and recommendations that strengthen risk mitigation and the companys system of effective controls.
- Audit execution:Assist with clearly scoped audit and SOX procedures including walkthrough support evidence collection sampling control testing and documentation of results under the guidance of GRO team members.
- Business process and risk understanding:Develop an understanding of core financial operational and support processes; learn how business objectives risks and internal controls connect.
- Audit planning and program development:Support background research process understanding risk identification and the development or refinement of audit steps and testing programs.
- Documentation and analysis:Prepare clear accurate and well-organized workpapers process narratives testing summaries and other audit documentation consistent with GRO methodology.
- Data analytics and technology:Use Excel and where appropriate data analysis or visualization tools to organize information identify trends or exceptions and explore how leading technologies can enhance audit and control-testing practices.
- Results and recommendations:Summarize testing observations discuss potential issues with the project team and help develop practical actionable recommendations to strengthen processes and controls.
- Collaboration and communication:Work collaboratively with financial operational and IT teams; participate in project discussions; and communicate progress questions and conclusions clearly and professionally.
- Continuous improvement:Contribute ideas that improve audit efficiency internal control awareness risk mitigation practices and GRO tools or templates.
- Professional development:Build relationships across the organization seek and apply feedback expand knowledge of internal audit and business practices and gain insight into career paths within risk controls accounting and analytics.
- Currently pursuing a bachelors or masters degree in Accounting Finance Data Analytics Data Science Business Information Systems or related fields.
- Strong analytical critical-thinking and problem-solving skills with an interest in understanding how processes and controls work.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications; exposure to data analysis visualization process-mapping or automation tools is a plus.
- Excellent attention to detail organization and commitment to producing accurate high-quality work.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to ask thoughtful questions and summarize information clearly.
- Ability to manage assigned tasks meet established deadlines and communicate promptly when priorities or issues arise.
- Ability to work independently on defined assignments and collaboratively as part of a cross-functional team.
- Demonstrated initiative curiosity professionalism discretion and willingness to learn.
The intern can expect a structured learning experience that may include:
- Orientation to GROs role audit methodology professional standards and expectations for audit documentation.
- Exposure to multiple business functions and collaboration with financial operational and IT professionals.
- Coaching and feedback from GRO team members throughout assigned projects.
- Opportunities to apply academic learning to real business risks controls data and process-improvement opportunities.
- A concluding presentation or summary of work performed lessons learned and recommendations or insights developed during the internship.
Required Experience:
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About Company
Work Authorization No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need s ... View more