Overview:
This internship position at Veeco Instruments, will report to the Director, Internal Audit and will be based at the Plainview, NY office. Under the supervision of the Director, the Internal Audit Intern will assist in performing internal control, financial, compliance and operational audits as required by the annual audit plan.
He /She will be assigned tasks related to various phases of audits including and not limited to; planning, fieldwork, documentation, logistics, data analytics and reporting. The intern will assist to evaluate controls, prepare test templates, perform attribute testing, document findings for the audits they are assigned to. Often times the Intern will be asked to obtain data from other functions within the organization while performing the audits and as a result it is imperative that they have very strong communication skills.
Interns will be given opportunity to be directly involved and own test work procedures, as well as participate in meetings to give the full spectrum of what is involved in an audit. The candidate will also be exposed to other day-to-day and routine workings of the IA department as and when required. This position works closely with the Director of Internal Audit to get an overall internship experience and add to their auditing, interpersonal and communication skill sets. Local candidates only.
Duration:
- Part-time employment during the Fall & Spring semesters (a minimum of 16 hours)
- Full-time employment during the Summer & Winter breaks (40 hours a week)
Your Role:
As an Internal Audit Intern, you will build on classroom learning through paid work directly related to your field. You will have the opportunity to do the following:
- Support the Company’s SOX 404 compliance assessment and testing activities.
- Assist in forming and documenting Audit Test plans, data analytics, uploading data and preparing document request lists.
- Assist in other aspects of completing the audit plan and track/ report the status of audit projects.
- Prepare and update Audit Test Templates and Work-paper Folders.
- Assisting with preparation of presentations for Management and Audit Committee
- Assist in updating and organizing the IA databases.
- Assist in developing Audit Test Steps using Data Analytics scripts.
- Assist in record keeping and filing of IA work-papers and Audit material.
- Scan and file audit documentation in the IA shared drive.
- Assist with logistics and planning for audit trips and meetings.
Seeking someone with interest/experience in the following areas:
- Internal or external audit experience
- Fair knowledge of US GAAP and IIA Standards.
You will love it here if:
- You are eager to learn
- You are seeking an opportunity in which you can use your education and develop new skills
- You are independent but enjoy working with a team
- You want to gain valuable hands-on experience
We need you to be the following:
- At least a Junior (or within 1 semester from completing your sophomore year) enrolled in an Undergraduate or working towards a Masters in an Accounting program. CPA is a plus.
- Able to work a minimum of 16 hours during Fall/Spring semesters & full time (40 hours) during Summer/Winter breaks
- Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Focus on quality and service with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Take initiative and own assignments
- Candidate should be able to interact with all levels of internal personnel.
- Candidate should be eligible to legally work in the US.
- Local candidates only.
- Graduation date of May 2025 or beyond.