What are the responsibilities and job description for the Internal Audit Intern position at Bridgestone Americas?
Company Overview
Wherever you work and whatever role you fill, when you represent the Bridgestone name you know that you are a valued teammate who is part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality.” We start by offering each teammate more than just a salary. We provide formal training, competitive performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees, and a 401k plan to help build your future.
We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they are allowed to bring their whole selves to work and know they are supported. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. So, show us what you’re made of. Show us the smart stuff, the tough stuff, the bold, beautiful and brave stuff. Because who you are is what we need.
Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee and is the U.S. subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone Americas and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.
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Position Summary
This internship is designed to immerse interns into the Bridgestone Americas culture and expose them to interactions with management. The Internal Audit Intern will report to the Lead Internal Auditor and will assist the audit team in Operational, Financial, Compliance, and Technology audits covering Bridgestone Americas business units and functional areas. This individual will utilize audit procedures to perform effective, independent, and objective audits identifying risks, vulnerabilities, weaknesses, and recommend corrective and preventative actions.
This position is part of the greater Internal Audit department which takes great pride in our work-culture. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion mission and vision for our department are as follows:
Mission: To focus on developing and sustaining a multi-talented team of individuals that are as unique and diverse as the business units we serve. We are committed to maintaining an inclusive working environment where teammates can freely share their different backgrounds, experiences, insights, and perspectives.
Vision: To serve as the departmental role model for diversity and inclusion while delivering optimal business results
Responsibilities
The position will have responsibility for the following under the direction and mentorship of a Lead Internal Auditor:
• Perform Japanese Sarbanes-Oxley, similar to Sarbanes-Oxley, internal controls test work during the mid-year testing cycle.
• Assist the audit team in the execution of on-site audits of departments, divisions, subsidiaries, domestic and foreign manufacturing plants, foreign sales branches, affiliates, licensees and other company owned or associated facilities. Execution of audits include but are not limited to:
•Verification that accounting records are accurate and factual and that the company's best practices are safeguarded.
•Reviewing IT security and governance, drive control/process optimization to assess existence, effectiveness, and efficiency of the IT control environment.
•Assist in Regional Field Audits that encompass monitoring, evaluating, and testing retail operations.
• Assist the audit team with the development of recommendations for cost reduction, profit generation and operational efficiency improvements.
Minimum Qualifications
Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Employment Eligibility
If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.
