IT Internal Audit Intern - Summer 2021 1
For 70 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.
Job Summary
We are seeking an IT Internal Audit Intern for our Corporate site to be located remotely or at our site in Wilmington MA. The intern/co-op will assist in the preparation and execution of Sarbanes-Oxley IT compliance testing and internal audit engagements. Successful candidates will assist the Charles River Internal Audit group with a variety of audit functions such as reviewing controls, executing test plans, documenting workpapers and summarizing findings.
The following are responsibilities related to the IT Internal Audit Intern:
- Assist in planning, preparation and execution of Sarbanes-Oxley IT compliance testing and internal audit engagements under supervision of audit staff.
- Participate in audit projects at domestic and international locations.
- Follow established standards to document workpapers in support of engagements.
- Participate in interviews of key control and process owners.
- Verify adherence to company policies, standard operating procedures, applicable regulations and laws.
- Document audit findings and formulate basic recommendations for improvement.
- Assist in the preparation of audit reports.
The following are minimum qualifications related to the IT Internal Audit Intern position:
- Student currently enrolled in an accredited college/university degree program pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting, Information Systems Audit & Control (ISAC), or Information Technology with a focus or interest in IT Internal Audit.
- Basic proficiency of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Access, Outlook).
- Minimum GPA (grade point average) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Ability to fulfill a minimum of a 10-week internship within June – August 2022 time period (potential to extend if mutually agreed).
- Effective communication and listening skills in a teamwork environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects with a strong attention to detail.
- Language Skills: For 1 of the 2 IT Internal Audit Intern positions available, Cantonese Chinese proficiency is preferred, Mandarin Chinese considered. English required.
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About Corporate Functions
The Corporate Functions provide operational support across Charles River in areas such as Human Resources, Finance, IT, Legal, Sales, Quality Assurance, Marketing, and Corporate Development. They partner with their colleagues across the company to develop and drive strategies and to set global standards. The functions are essential to providing a bridge between strategic vision and operational readiness, to ensure ongoing functional innovation and capability improvement.