Internal Audit Intern – Internal Control and Compliance

Job Description

Financial Audit Internship | Amcor

The Tone:
This is an in-person Financial Audit Internship at Amcor, located in the Appleton-Oshkosh-Neenah Area. Amcor is a global leader in packaging, transforming the industry through responsible solutions that benefit customers, people, and the planet. Our products are encountered by more than 10,000 consumers worldwide every second, relied upon for safe access to food, medicine, and other essential goods. This internship is an opportunity to join a winning team and contribute to maintaining the company’s financial integrity and compliance. The role is vital for helping Amcor unpack possibility and ensure its business success for generations to come.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: In-person Appleton-Oshkosh-Neenah Area
• Team: Reports to a Senior Auditor within the internal audit function.
• Mission: To support Amcor’s financial integrity and compliance by executing internal control and financial audits of low to moderate complexity across corporate, divisional, and plant locations.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Document Systems: Understand and thoroughly document existing processes and internal control systems within corporate, divisional, and plant locations.
• Gather Evidence: Obtain and meticulously analyze audit evidence, including examining relevant documents and interviewing auditees, to formulate conclusions on assigned audit areas.
• Analyze Finances: Analyze financial statements and specific financial transactions to confirm their appropriateness and adherence to applicable accounting standards.
• Report Findings: With guidance from a Senior Auditor, clearly communicate identified control weaknesses and other deficiencies to management, along with recommended corrective actions.
• Ensure Compliance: Complete all assigned audit activities in strict accordance with department standards and Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 requirements.

The Must-Haves
• Background: This entry-level position requires a candidate who is actively pursuing an Accounting major at a university, demonstrating a foundational understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• Experience: Applicants must hold a current academic standing as a university junior or senior, indicating readiness for a professional audit environment and the capacity for limited supervision.
• Skills: Core competencies valued include strong audit skills, technical expertise relevant to financial operations, and robust critical thinking and analytical abilities to assess financial data. Essential professional behaviors like effective written and oral communication, customer partnership, and results orientation are also highly valued for this role.