Intern – Internal Audit – 129073 recruitment
Job Description:
Interactive Data Corporation’s Audit and Control Services department in our Bedford location is looking for a current student interested in a 10 – 12 week internship during the second semester of the 2012 academic year and/or the summer. The Audit and Control Services group has an opportunity for a student in their Junior or Senior to contribute to the testing requirements in the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX). The intern may also be assigned to other financial, IT and operational audits requiring basic audit documentation and testing skills. This assignment will provide the intern with the opportunity to integrate their academic study in accounting, auditing, business administration, information systems and/or finance with practical experience within a corporate environment.
The intern will assist in performing audits to assess our SOX internal control adequacy and effectiveness. The intern will work with the audit managers and staff to assist in providing independent, objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve the operations of the Company. Lastly, the intern may help in determining whether the Company's networks of risk management, control and governance processes are adequate and functioning in a manner appropriate to a Company of our size and market. The intern will be asked to understand and discharge their duties and responsibilities in a professional manner that is consistent with company policies and procedures, including the handling of Company confidential and/or sensitive data.
The following objectives will be met by the end of the intern assignment:
1. Assist/Complete audits on several SOX processes
2. Assist audit team members with operation and IT audits covering various subject matters and business processes
3. Gain knowledge of basic auditing and accounting skills related to professional auditing standards
4. Be introduced to auditing as a career opportunity
5. Learn about the financial services industry and internal controls environments.
Qualifications:
This position requires significant progress towards a BA/BS degree (juniors/seniors preferred) in computer science, information systems, accounting, finance, or business administration. Prior internships/work experience in internal audit or Big 4 preferred; SOx testing experience highly preferred as well as exposure to IT concepts and controls.
Job Keywords: Intern, SOx, audit, big 4