About the role#
This internship is a 10 to 12 week full-time position within the Internal Audit Department at our corporate headquarters. You will support assurance, compliance, and data analytics initiatives across the organization. This role offers hands-on experience with Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, operational and financial audit activities, and the creation of data-driven insights. You will gain exposure to audit methodologies, internal controls, and risk management practices.
What you'll do#
- Assist with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) control testing, documentation, and reporting.
- Query, validate, and analyze data to generate insights for Internal Audit and management.
- Plan, execute, and document audit fieldwork in accordance with IIA standards.
- Develop, design, and build a business intelligence dashboard to provide data-driven insights for management.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled as a student or a recent graduate of a college or university with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Bachelor or Master degree in Accounting, Finance, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field.
- Ability to work proactively and productively, both independently and on a team.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Previous experience in Accounting, Finance, or Audit functions is preferred.
- Experience with data intelligence tools such as Power BI, Copilot, or Power Query is preferred.
- Plans to obtain CPA or CIA professional licensure are preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Memphis, Tennessee.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: Hybrid (onsite 4 days per week with remote Fridays).
- Status: Full-time and paid internship.
- Note: Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
About Sylvamo
Sylvamo operates in the paper and forest product manufacturing industry. The company focuses on the production of paper for education, communication, and entertainment. It maintains operations as a public company with a workforce between 5,001 and 10,000 employees. The corporate headquarters is located in Memphis, Tennessee.
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