Internal Audit Intern

About the role

Gain hands-on experience in internal audit while learning how a large retail organization operates. You'll work alongside experienced auditors and gain exposure to multiple business functions. Today, we are over 8,500 employees strong, operating over 250 stores and 6 state-of-the-art distribution centers. We are the largest and fastest growing independent retail furniture company in America. We are continuing to grow and expand. Last year, we broadened our furniture offerings to provide outdoor furniture. We are the industry leader in time-to-deliver, financing, product availability, and have the latest fashions and great designs. Simply put, we sell quality at a great price.

Responsibilities

• Assist employees and senior auditors in carrying out store audits and operational audits in compliance with audit programs, under the supervision of the auditor-in-charge and analyze evidentiary data through interaction with the auditee.
• Document procedures, findings, issues, and conclusions for work papers.
• Document detailed process narratives and walkthroughs.
• Identify and recommend to the auditor-in-charge specific audit tests to be performed.
• Assist in the planning, execution, and reporting of consulting projects.
• Intern may have the opportunity to provide support to other departments such as Accounting, Supply Chain Management/Logistics, Financial Planning and Analysis and Process Improvement.

Qualifications

• Candidates should currently be pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field such as Finance, Economics, Supply Chain, and Data Analytics.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel) is a plus.
• Solid listening skills and the ability to identify gaps in logic.
• Ability to determine the root cause of a problem.
• Strong organization and follow-up skills, including the ability to handle competing priorities and meet all deadlines and commitments.
• Ability to follow instructions accurately and efficiently; proactive in asking clarifying questions to ensure work effort is directed wholly toward the desired outcome.
• Able to work with a variety of personnel, from store team members to mid-level management.
• Good professional judgment and an analytical mindset.
• Demonstrate a positive, can-do attitude.
• Highly detail-oriented.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrates effective time management skills.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.