Data Analyst, Internal Audit Intern

At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe.

Position Summary

The Data Analyst, Internal Audit Intern  will be responsible for planning, organizing, and executing analytics related to internal audits throughout the Company (including IT, financial, operational, compliance, quality and fraud).   The role will assist in development of sustainable and repeatable data analytics processes to provide real time audit assurance to the business and improve audit efficiency.   This position will assist in the development of analytics for the Internal Audit department and will collaborate with Internal Audit management and business functions within the organization in order to improve control, create efficiency, and add value to the business. 

Key Internship Info:

• Dates: Spring 2025 semester start with potential to extend into year-round internship 
• Location: Mentor, OH
• Work Environment: Hybrid

What You'll do as a Data Analyst, Internal Audit Intern

• Develop an understanding of business and data requirements, and design visualizations for initial concepts and prototypes that can be presented to Internal Audit and the business. 
• Assist in data analysis (determine data structures, content, and quality of the data through examination of source systems)
• Assist in the creation of data visualizations (reports and dashboards) using Tableau as required.
• Develop Tableau-based ad-hoc user interfaces.
• Enhance the efficiency of internal audits by developing reporting and analytics to support planning, sampling, and testing of internal controls.
• Contribute innovative ideas in an effort to continuously improve the audit methodology and audit procedures including the strategic deployment of technology to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of audit procedures and increase value to the business.
• Partner with the Internal Audit team members to develop and deliver data analytics in all phases of the audit process including risk assessment process, planning and scoping, fieldwork and reporting. 
• Work with Internal Audit colleagues to understand the Internal Audit processes, business risk and continuously improve the department and achieve department goals.
• Identify and resolve data quality and integrity issues
• Troubleshoot Business Intelligence and Analytics tools, systems and software; performance-tune applications as necessary
• Assist Internal Audit team with ad hoc projects, such as SOX compliance

The Experience, Skills and Abilities Needed

Required:

• Currently enrolled in a four-year undergraduate degree program or a master’s program in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Internal Audit, Data Analysis, Data Science, Information Technology or other quantitative fields of study and completed sophomore year
• Minimum of 15-20 hours/week availability 
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word

Preferred:

• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Experience with relational databases and datasets 
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Microsoft Power BI
• Leadership experience in extra-curricular activities
• Familiarity with Sarbanes-Oxley, COSO, US GAAP, and their applicability in an audit environment

Other:

• Commitment to integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Strong attention to detail
• Quick learner
• Resourcefulness
• Team oriented
• Analytical thinking
• Organization and critical thinking skills

STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention.  WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare, life sciences and dental products and services. STERIS is a $5 billion, publicly traded (NYSE: STE) company with approximately 17,000 associates and Customers in more than 100 countries.

If you need assistance completing the application process, please call 1 (440) 392.7047. This contact information is for accommodation inquiries only and cannot be used to check application status.

STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We are committed to equal employment opportunity and the use of affirmative action programs to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law.  We are not only committed to this policy by our status as a federal government contractor, but also we are strongly bound by the principle of equal employment opportunity.

The full affirmative action program, absent the data metrics required by § 60-741.44(k), shall be available to all employees and applicants for employment for inspection upon request. The program may be obtained at your location’s HR Office during normal business hours.