Compliance & Internal Audit Co-Op

What To Expect as a Lindtern:

Our twelve-week Lindternship program offers hands-on experience allowing undergraduate and graduate students to gain practical skills and contribute to projects that directly impact our business. During the summer, interns will be paired with a mentor, attend professional career development workshops/sessions and attend networking events to meet additional team members. Our Lindternship Program is designed to develop the next generation of leaders who are passionate, curious, and ready to make an impact in the premium chocolate industry.

If you’re driven by innovation, inspired by quality, and eager to grow in a collaborative environment, this is the place for you.

Based at Lindt USA headquarters in Stratham, New Hampshire, interns and co-ops are expected to work onsite four to five days per week, depending on the role.

Position

Purpose:

The Compliance and Audit Intern supports the Lindt Internal Control and Compliance programs to ensure adherence to internal policies, regulatory requirements, and accounting standards (GAAP/IFRS). The role supports internal and external audits, risk assessments and control testing to strengthen the company’s overall governance and compliance framework.

• Support the LICS Champion to ensure internal control framework and policies remain strong
• Support testing cycles and internal control assessment program while working with internal control owners
• Support Compliance Champion with all training reporting and requests
• Support interim external audit
• Support internal audits
• Support with all GRC and Master Data Compliance requests

Experience:

• Prior internship and/or project focused process and results oriented positions
• Demonstrated proficiency with a computer and with MS software

Skills & Knowledge:

• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong Project Management skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and a strong team player
• Capable of working independently, juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Must have a high level of proficiency with Excel and Database knowledge a plus.
• Understanding of audit methodologies, risk-based auditing and control testing a plus

Education:

• Be a Sophomore, Junior or Senior enrolled in an accredited University Degree Program - Preferably with a focus on Accounting or Finance

Compensation: $20 an hour