Internal Audit Intern

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The Corporate Internal Audit department of Leggett & Platt Inc. is seeking an intern to join our global Internal Audit at Corporate Headquarters in Carthage, Missouri. Our Internal Audit department plays a critical role in evaluating and enhancing the effectiveness of our company’s governance, risk management, and internal control processes and, providing valuable insights that help drive operational efficiency, ensure compliance, and safeguard our global organization.

As an Internal Audit Intern, you will gain real world skills through analyzing processes, performing audits, and identifying areas for improvement across our global operations. We’re looking for someone who takes initiative and is a team player with natural curiosity, amazing communication skills, keen analytical abilities, and organizational excellence. We will focus on providing you with exposure to our internal team and opportunities to collaborate with professionals across Corporate departments and manufacturing facilities around the world, enhancing your knowledge of auditing practices and business operations.

So, what will you be doing as an Internal Audit Intern?

• Perform financial, operational and integrated audits and internal control reviews
• Review the suitability of internal control design
• Conduct audit testing and identify reportable issues
• Determine compliance with policies and procedures
• Assist with audits of SOX 404 key control testing across the enterprise
• Draft and communicate findings to management

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• Pursing a 4-year or graduate degree, preferably in Accounting or Finance
• Must have had at least one fundamental accounting course
• Able to work independently and as a member of a collaborative team

Things we consider a plus:

• Experience with Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Strong analytical, written/verbal communication, and relational skills
• Ability to adjust quickly to processes and work environments

What to Do Next

Now that you’ve had a chance to learn more about us, what are you waiting for! Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team. Once you apply, be sure to create a profile, and sign up for job alerts, so you can be the first to know when new opportunities become available.

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• Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.
• Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth – good or bad.
• Do Great Work…Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.
• Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.

Our Commitment to You

We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture is inclusive and that our processes and practices promote equity for all. Leggett & Platt is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veteran status, and more. Join us!

We welcome and encourage applications if you meet the minimum qualifications. Even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications, we’d love the opportunity to consider you.

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