Finance Compliance Intern (SOX)
Job Summary
Job Title: Finance Compliance Intern (SOX)
Reporting Line: Technical Accounting & Compliance Manager APAC
Position Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated student or recent graduate with foundational knowledge in accounting and auditing to join our Finance Compliance team. This internship focuses on supporting SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) compliance and internal control testing offering excellent exposure to US public company compliance requirements and audit practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in SOX control testing for assigned accounts including sample selection and review of supporting documentation
- Examine supporting evidence for selected samples (e.g. reconciliations journal entries and other key control documents) to assess completeness and compliance
- Perform basic validation procedures under guidance such as tie-out recalculation and consistency checks
- Document testing results clearly and maintain organized working papers
- Track testing progress and follow up on missing or incomplete documentation with relevant stakeholders
- Support the preparation and organization of audit documentation for internal and external reviews
- Assist with other ad hoc tasks related to SOX compliance and internal control testing as needed
Qualifications
- Current undergraduate or graduate student majoring in Accounting Finance Auditing or a related field
- Basic understanding of internal controls risk compliance or audit work; relevant internship experience is a plus
- Strong attention to detail and excellent document organization and verification skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills in both English and Chinese; ability to read and organize English supporting documents
- Proficiency in Excel (e.g. VLOOKUP data filtering) and Word
- Available to work at least 3 days per week with a minimum internship duration of 3 months
What We Offer
- Exposure to core SOX compliance processes for US-listed companies
- Hands-on experience in real-world internal control testing and audit-related projects
- Mentorship from experienced compliance professionals; recommendation letter for outstanding performers
Required Experience:
Intern
About Company
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