When you join Sunrise Senior Living, you will be able to use your unique skills to empower residents to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Not only will you build meaningful relationships with residents, their families, and team members alike, you will also gain joy in serving others and deep fulfillment in your work. Explore how you can follow your passions and shed light on meaningful ways to serve, grow, and shine together.
Sunrise Senior Living was again certified as a Great Place to Work® by Activated Insights. This is the 7th time Sunrise has received this top culture and workplace designation, highlighting the special place Sunrise is to be a part of.
COMMUNITY NAME Community Support Office Job ID 2025-225780 JOB OVERVIEW The Intern, Internal Audit supports the Internal Audit team in evaluating financial, operational and compliance-related risks across the organization. This role provides hands-on experience in audit procedures, internal controls testing and risk assessments while gaining exposure to industry best practices. Working under the guidance of experienced team member, the Intern, Internal Audit assists in conducting audits, analyzing data and preparing reports. This internship is ideal for a detail-oriented and analytical individual looking to develop a foundational understanding of internal audit processes within a professional environment.RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS Responsibilities:
As a part of the Sunrise team, supporting our Mission, Principles of Service and Core Values is a fundamental part of this job. Our foundational belief is the sacred value of human life. The unique responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to the essential functions listed as follows:
• Perform audit procedures in alignment with the approved audit program, including identifying and testing internal controls to assess effectiveness and compliance, while maintaining organized and well-documented audit working papers.
• Work closely with internal audit team members to gather necessary information, clarify audit issues and facilitate effective communication throughout the audit process
• Assist in evaluating business processes to identify potential risks, inefficiencies and areas for improvement
• Analyze large data sets using tools such as Microsoft Excel, Power Query and Power BI to identify trends and support audit conclusions
• Develop clear, concise and well-supported audit observations and recommendations in collaboration with internal audit team members, ensuring alignment with best practices and regulatory requirements
• Contribute to the drafting of internal audit reports and other key deliverables, summarizing findings and recommended actions for management• Maintain compliance in assigned required training and all training required by state/province or other regulating authorities as applicable to this role to ensure that Sunrise standards are always met
• Perform other duties as assigned Core Competencies: • Capable of performing audit procedures, testing internal controls and maintaining organized documentation with a high degree of precision to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Strong ability to analyze large data sets, identify trends and draw actionable conclusions to support audit objectives
• Capable of identifying inefficiencies, risks and opportunities for improvement in business processes and developing well-supported recommendations for enhancement
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for preparing clear, concise audit reports, presenting findings and facilitating discussions with team members and business unit leaders
• Strong ability to works effectively within a team, contributing to discussions, sharing information and supporting team goals while maintaining alignment with audit objectives and best practices
Qualifications:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed throughout this job description are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.
• Current pursuit of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting or a business-related field is required; completion of at least one auditing course is preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of internal controls, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements, COSO framework and Service Organization Controls (SOC1)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions (e.g., VLOOKUP, IF, OR, SUMIF, Pivot Tables) and data manipulation techniques (e.g., CONCATENATE, SUBSTRING, CLEAN, TRIM)
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and Adobe Acrobat (e.g., applying stamps, adding text boxes)
• Demonstrated ability to research, analyze and apply data from diverse sources effectively
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Capable of working independently in a fast-paced environment with strong time management, multitasking and organizational skills ABOUT SUNRISE
Ready to take the next step and make a bigger impact than you ever imagined? As part of our team, you will help brighten the future for everyone at Sunrise and beyond. That is why we make it a priority to celebrate the unique ways you bring moments of togetherness and joy to everyone you serve. And when combined with the support, benefits, and growth opportunities we offer, the result is a career that PositivelyShines with everything you need to reach your goals – at work and in your life.
We also offer benefits and other compensation that include:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability PlansRetirement Savings PlansEmployee Assistant Program / Discount ProgramPaid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday payDaily Pay offered to get paid within hours of a shift (offered in the U.S. only)Tuition ReimbursementIn addition to base compensation, Sunrise may offer discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses. The eligibility to receive such a bonus will depend on the employee’s position, plan/program offered by Sunrise at the time, and required performance pursuant to the plan/program.Some benefits have eligibility requirementsApply today to learn why Sunrise Senior Living is a certified Great Place to Work®
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTSSunrise considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members to be one of its highest priorities. Employment with Sunrise is conditioned on completing and passing a drug test (which does not include marijuana), participating in testing requirements (e.g. Tuberculosis Test, Physical Evaluation). Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination is only required to the extent mandated by applicable federal, state, and local laws and authorities.
COMPENSATION DISCLAIMERSelected candidates will be offered competitive compensation based on geographic location of community/office, skills, experience, qualifications, and certifications/licenses (where applicable).
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