Accounting Intern, Financial Risks & Controls Team
Compass Group USA
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- ExcelMicrosoft OfficeAccountingAuditingFinancial analysis
- Work
- Hybrid in Charlotte · internship
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Listed
- Oct 28, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
- Internship Duration: May 17th, 2027 - Aug 6th, 2027 (40 hours a week, Monday-Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM)
- Internship Location: Charlotte, NC
- This is a paid internship position.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with Internal Control Assessments, supporting the evaluation and documentation of existing internal controls and processes.
- Aid in the development and updating of process documentation and control matrices.
- Assist in implementation and monitoring of compliance with internal policies, procedures, and external regulations.
- Prepare and present summaries of findings and recommendations to senior team members.
- Contribute to the creation of internal control reports and documentation.
- Work closely with the Internal Controls team to support ongoing projects and initiatives.
- Participate in team meetings and provide updates on assigned tasks.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Qualifications
- Pursuing Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Pursuing certifications relating to risk management and/or internal audit.
- Basic understanding of internal controls, auditing, and risk management concepts.
- Familiarity with financial statements and accounting principles.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with all levels of management.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Proficiency regarding time and meeting target dates.
- Ability to work under pressure given tight deadlines.
- Must be an adaptive learner, self-directed, proactive, and curious.
- Ability to be flexible and adjust to changing factors and conditions.
- Can-do attitude.