IT Audit Intern
Summer Internships at 7-Eleven
We Began As An Original. We Remain An Original At The Top Of The Convenience Industry.
Summer Internships at 7-Eleven for MBA and Undergraduate Students
We Began As An Original. We Remain An Original At The Top Of The Convenience Industry. Our company invented the concept of convenience retailing. But we didn’t stop there. 7-Eleven® has captured the world with a proven willingness and ability to innovate. We were the first company in America to offer fresh-brewed to-go coffee. More than six million of our Slurpee® beverages have been sipped since 1966. And, to continuously stay ahead of the curve, we introduce more than 2,500+ new products each year.
With over 77,000 global locations, 7-Eleven Inc. is the world’s largest operator, franchiser and licensor of convenience stores and is also one of the nation’s largest independent gasoline retailers. The company continues to achieve operational accolades, win awards in franchising and drive innovation in retail in the mission to make life a little easier for our guests by being where they need us, when they need us.
7-Eleven Inc. has several opportunities for Summer Internships. Each internship opportunity will occur during the summer months, (10-12 weeks), focused on a specific functional area, and will provide the candidate with a depth experience within the area, culminating in a project presentation to functional leaders. Each intern will work closely with a coach who will meet regularly to discuss project progress, provide direction and ongoing feedback. In addition, each intern will attend a lunch series which will provide a cross-functional view into the organization and give the interns exposure to senior leadership. The interns will also have the experience of touring a store and learning about our distribution systems.
The Internal Auditor Intern will be responsible for working under direct supervision to assist with audit projects that will contribute to the accomplishment of company objectives. Audit projects may include financial audits, regulatory and operational audits, and internal control
reviews including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, and strategic project health checks; may include some information technology audit activities.
Responsibilities:
- Perform internal Information Technology (IT) audits related to IT infrastructure and applications.
- This position will have responsibility for Sarbanes-Oxley IT control testing, working closely with the process owners and serving as a liaison between the Company and external audit team(s).
- Assist in completing special projects as requested.
- Execute current SOX ITGC program including recommend improvements in approach and scope, perform control testing, and evaluate and report results.
- Perform interviews and document process walkthroughs for accounting and financial processes.
- Perform and document internal control testing, including updating and developing test plans, to assess the design and operating effectiveness of financial controls.
- Document complete, concise, and well-organized workpapers in accordance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
- Support communication of control deficiencies to business owners and assist with development of recommendations and remediation plans.
- Performs all phases of operational/financial audits and other audit projects in accordance with department and professional standards/frameworks
Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in related field
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Functional Knowledge (audit, accounting, controls frameworks)p: Emerging to proficient level.
- Strong, clear and concise verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to manage several tasks simultaneously, stay organized, and focus on details
- Exceptional attention to detail, time management and prioritization skills
- Ability to independently lead projects and collaborate with cross-functional colleagues
- Curiosity, creativity, and an eagerness to learn
- Solid understanding of business etiquette
- Optimistic, positive, and ready-for-anything attitude
- Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel and other Microsoft Office applications