Internal Audit Intern

Sonoco is a leader in the packaging industry, providing products, equipment and services to a broad range of end markets. With a significant international manufacturing footprint, Sonoco supports customers across multiple countries and industries.

We enhance business and brand reputations by promoting, protecting and preserving our customers' products. Our commitment to sustainability, innovation, diversity and inclusion supports our people, our customers and the wider community.

Based in Saint-Ouen (Paris), the Internal Audit Intern will support the EMEA Internal Audit team in financial, operational and SOX compliance audit activities across the region.

Under the supervision of the Internal Audit Manager, the intern will participate in audit planning, process understanding, testing, data analysis and reporting, while gaining exposure to manufacturing operations, financial processes, risk management and corporate governance practices.

Primary Responsibilities :

Audit execution

• Support financial, operational and compliance audits across EMEA operations.
• Assist in documenting business processes, risks and internal controls through walkthroughs and review of supporting documentation.
• Perform audit testing, analyze evidence and maintain clear, complete audit workpapers.
• Help identify control gaps, process inefficiencies and practical improvement opportunities.
• Support SOX control testing and related documentation reviews.

Data analytics and reporting

• Analyze financial and operational datasets using Excel and other reporting tools.
• Assist in preparing clear audit observations, presentations and supporting schedules.
• Contribute to dashboards and analytical tools used to support audit activities.
• Monitor audit findings and follow up on agreed remediation actions.

Risk management and continuous improvement

• Contribute to risk assessments and audit planning exercises.
• Participate in follow-up reviews of previously identified audit findings.
• Support special projects relating to internal controls, process improvement and automation.
• Research internal audit, compliance and corporate governance leading practices.

What you will develop :

• Practical experience in internal audit, internal control and risk management.
• Understanding of financial and operational processes in an international manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to audit methodology, SOX requirements, data analytics and professional reporting.
• Opportunities for occasional travel within Europe, depending on audit assignments and business needs.

Required Skills/Experience :

Hard & Soft skills

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Power BI and Copilot similar data analytics / AI tools would be a plus.
• Knowledge of an ERP system such as SAP, JDE or Oracle would be appreciated.
• Curious and eager to learn, with a genuine interest in internal audit, risk and business processes.
• Analytical and detail-oriented, with strong problem-solving skills.
• Organized, rigorous and methodical, with the ability to manage priorities.
• Clear communicator who can work effectively with stakeholders at different levels.
• Proactive, adaptable and capable of working both independently and as part of an international team.
• Professional, discreet and respectful of confidential information.
• English: fluent, written and spoken.
• French: intermediate to fluent.
• Spanish, German or another European language would be a plus.

Education

• Master's degree or Business School student (Bac +4 / Bac +5).
• Specialization in Audit, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management or a related field.
• A first experience in audit, accounting, finance or controlling would be a plus.

Practical informations :

Location : Saint-Ouen (Paris), France

Duration : 6 months

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