Internal Audit Analyst, Corporate Internal Audit

Audit Planning and Risk Assessment Support

Audit Planning and Risk Assessment Support: Assist with maintaining the audit universe, gathering risk information, preparing planning materials, and developing audit programs aligned to engagement objectives, scope, and methodology.

Fieldwork Execution

Fieldwork Execution: Conduct interviews, review documentation, and perform walkthroughs of processes to gain a thorough understanding of business operations. Gather, analyze, and interpret data to identify trends, anomalies, and risks.

Internal Controls Evaluation

Internal Controls Evaluation: Assess the design and operating effectiveness of controls over financial, operational, compliance, and governance-related processes. Document control gaps and help develop practical, business-focused recommendations.

Testing and Sampling

Testing and Sampling: Execute control and substantive testing using defined procedures, maintain clear and organized workpapers, and ensure conclusions are supported by appropriate evidence.

Reporting Support

Reporting Support: Draft audit observations, workpaper summaries, and report sections for review. Help ensure audit results are clear, concise, fact-based, and constructive.

Issue Tracking and Remediation Follow-Up

Issue Tracking and Remediation Follow-Up: Maintain issue tracking information, monitor management action plans, and assist with validating whether corrective actions have been completed and are operating as intended.

Collaboration and Communication

Collaboration and Communication: Build professional working relationships with stakeholders across departments. Ask thoughtful questions, listen actively, and communicate audit requests and results clearly and respectfully.

Continuous Improvement

Continuous Improvement: Support the development of practical audit methodology, identify opportunities to improve audit processes, and stay informed of internal audit standards, control concepts, business risks, and emerging practices.

Ethics and Confidentiality

Ethics and Confidentiality: Uphold the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality in handling sensitive information. Adhere to the organization's code of conduct and ethical requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Foundational knowledge of accounting, business processes, internal controls, risk management, or auditing concepts.
• Strong analytical ability, intellectual curiosity, and willingness to learn how the business operates.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and data analytics tools.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and ethical conduct.

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship, co-op, or early-career experience in internal audit, external audit, accounting, finance, compliance, risk management, or related business operations.
• Interest in pursuing professional certifications such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or similar.
• Familiarity with audit software and data visualization tools.
• Exposure to ERP systems, financial reporting processes, operational processes, or compliance-related activities.

About Us

With a legacy spanning more than 80 years, NSF leverages science and innovation to improve human and planet health. We provide science-driven, independent testing, inspection, certification, and advisory services and develop the very standards that drive the food, water, and life sciences industries worldwide. We empower our clients to navigate shifting regulations to improve consumer health, safety, and quality of life. One of our core values is We Are One NSF. This means that while we’re one team, we embrace the cultural, ethnic, language, and demographic diversity that reflects the societies in which we live and work. Come join a team that makes a difference in the world.

About The Team

We are the guardians of NSF’s assets. We are the keepers and providers of accurate and useful financial information which empowers careful and rational decision making. We do this so NSF may better advance its public health and safety mission.