Intern, Business Controls

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position, reporting to the Manager, Business Controls/Area Controller, will be responsible for managing and executing activities such as: the review and analysis of control issues, assisting with presentations made to Senior Management, segregation of duties, performing controls testing, special projects and other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Administer and review corporate/agency controls documentation
• Monitor the worldwide number of agencies In Scope in internal database
• Track progress and review reports identifying any control issues
• Record all necessary corporate control issues and work with issue owners to remediate and close issues
• Track agencies progress towards completing Vantage SOD Assessments and SOD Forms
• Identify risks for the key accounting functions we document on the SOD form
• Create standard library of mitigating controls when SOD conflicts exist
• Create test steps and guidance for testing mitigating controls
• Execute agency and regional controls that can be tested remotely from corporate
• Lead and/or assist in special projects on an as needed basis

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Working towards a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Ability to multitask effectively
• Strong communications (written & verbal) and analytic skills
• Strong attention to detail and organized
• Highly motivated and able to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently
• Microsoft office skills: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint

NYC SALARY RANGE: 

The hourly range for this position is $17 to $19. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee’s/applicant’s background, pertinent experience, and qualifications.

IPG is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity, inclusion and equity at our company. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, disability, genetic information or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state or local law.