About the role#
The Internal Audit intern reports to the Manager of Internal Audit. You will gain practical exposure to the audit profession within a corporate setting. You will work with experienced auditors to execute Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) testing and support enterprise risk management. This role involves interaction with personnel across the global organization.
What you'll do#
- Participate in audit meetings to build business understanding and relationships with cross-functional partners.
- Perform SOX testing in compliance with AICPA and PCAOB standards.
- Assist with financial, operational, technology, and compliance audits.
- Prepare audit work papers and reports documenting results and action plans.
- Coordinate request submissions from stakeholders for internal and SOX audits.
- Support the monitoring of management action plans to remediate internal control deficiencies.
- Conduct follow-up testing to verify remediation of control observations.
- Learn to use the Workiva internal controls platform.
- Promote a culture of accountability regarding internal controls.
- Complete assigned special projects and investigations.
- Explore professional development through training and benchmarking.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Management Information Systems, Business Analytics, Supply Chain, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams and prioritize documentation tasks.
- Strong time management skills to meet deadlines.
- Aptitude for analytical problem-solving and continuous learning.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Preferred: Prior experience in Finance, Accounting, Audit, or Technology.
- Preferred: Experience with SAP or other ERP systems.
Location & details#
- Location: Eden Prairie, Minnesota.
- Modality: On-site.
- Status: Full-time, paid internship.
- Term: Rolling.
About Tennant Company
Tennant Company manufactures floor cleaning equipment and related solutions. The business operates within the machinery manufacturing industry. It was founded in 1870 and maintains its headquarters in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. The firm employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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