Financial Assurance Intern

Internship Overview

Get an insider view of the fast-changing grocery retail industry while developing relevant business, technical and leadership skills geared towards enhancing your career. This paid Internship experience is an opportunity to help drive business results in an environment designed to promote and reward diversity, innovation and leadership. Our mission is to create impactful early talent programs that provide cohorts with meaningful project work, learning and development sessions, and mentorship opportunities.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and be available from May 24, 2027, through August 13, 2027. We have a hybrid work environment that requires a minimum of three days a week in the office. Please submit your resume including your cumulative GPA. Transcripts may be requested at a future date.

Approximate 12-week Internship session with competitive pay

Impactful project work to develop your skills/knowledge

Career assistance & mentoring in obtaining full-time positions within ADUSA

Leadership speaker sessions and development activities

One-on-one mentoring in your area of interest

Involvement in group community service events

Networking and professional engagement opportunities

Access to online career development tools and resources

Opportunity to present project work to company leaders and gain executive visibility

The principal focus of the Control & Compliance Intern (similar to Analyst role) is to ensure business processes are designed and operate in a manner that aligns with the Internal Control framework requirements. As part of the assurance role, the Control Assurance & Compliance Analyst supports the US Risk & Control function by rationalizing assurance for more complete end-to-end monitoring methods.

The role is focused on developing and establishing business process testing efforts, tracking defects and fixes in business systems / applications, including SAP related processes. Analyzes business process / system requirements to formulate and define testing scope and objectives. Devises improvements to current testing and review procedures. Works as a member of the Control Assurance team to ensure standard quality practices/processes are followed, resulting in reasonable assurance over the control framework.

Incumbent participates in special projects and ensures internal controls are built into the new processes. Recommends well thought out process improvements reflective of their in-depth understanding of the support companies' processes, procedures, and workflow.

As an intern in Ahold Delhaize USA Risk & Controls department, you'll get in-depth exposure to Financial / IT Internal Control assurance profession and learn more about the day-to-day responsibilities of a Risk & Controls Analyst

You'll receive guidance and work closely with experienced risk management professionals, as well as have exposure to issues / risks shaping and affecting the organization today

During your internship, you'll utilize analytical skills as you evaluate financial and IT control procedures, end to end assessments and overall internal control design

You'll work independently and collaborate with a diverse group of talented professionals to deliver conclusions that serve as assurance support (control process design & performance)

You will use data analytics, data visualizations and process flow tools that help identify control deficiencies, unusual trends, operating deviations and monitoring methods that provide more complete compliance insight

You will have the opportunity to work as a team member on cross-functional engagements to include accounting /finance, supply chain, merchandise services, information technology (general controls) etc.

Improve monitoring reporting using data visualization capabilities

Suggest control enhancements to remediate gaps identified.

Pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, IT, Process Improvement, or similar degree

Action Oriented:
Initiating action with a drive to achieve and to be successful in whatever they attempt. High energy with a desire to stay effective and engaged.

Collaboration:

Understanding the importance of relationships to enable effective teamwork. Modifying personal style, focusing on the needs of others, and listening effectively to ensure effective outcomes for group endeavors.

Communications:
Interacting with others through verbal and non-verbal means to present information in an engaging and understandable manner. The use of listening and other attending behaviors to gain a shared understanding of the topic at hand.

Proficient with Excel / Microsoft suite

Ability to prioritize tasks and work on multiple assignments

Ability to work both independently and in a team environment with professionals of all levels

Individual cohort pay rates vary based on location, academic year, and position. ME/NC/PA/SC Salary Range: $18.10 - $34.20 IL/MA/MD Salary Range: $20.00 - $37.80