Finance Compliance Intern (SOX)

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