Internal Controls Intern

Intern

At Ecolab, you can help take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges, delivering critical insights and innovative solutions to help our customers achieve clean water, safe food, abundant energy and healthy environments. With our worldwide reach and ambitious growth plans, you will have the opportunity to own your future and impact what matters. Are you ready to make an impact?

Ecolab is seeking an Intern to support our Internal Controls team, at Ecolab GBS+ Pune Office.

What’s in it For You:

• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth.
• Gain experience and pivot your career to key fields like Internal Audit and Internal Controls.
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives and ideas to achieve our best.
• Feel proud each day to work for a company that provides clean water, safe food, abundant energy and healthy environments.

What You Will Do:

• Gain hands-on exposure to SOX compliance and audit practices by supporting real-world testing documentation and evidence preparation. You’ll learn how internal controls are validated and why they matter for financial integrity.
• Work closely with compliance analysts and auditors, assisting in maintaining status trackers, compiling PBC listings, and managing data-request follow-ups, skills that mirror responsibilities in professional audit roles.
• Participate in process walkthroughs and documentation updates, understand how business processes are mapped, risks assessed, and controls designed.
• Assist in external audit coordination (e.g., PwC), learning how organizations prepare for and respond to audit requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, helping identify process gaps and efficiency opportunities, building analytical and problem-solving skills valued in risk and compliance careers.
• Develop a strong foundation in governance and risk management, positioning yourself for future roles in finance, audit, or compliance.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Office (basic formulas, sorting/filtering, data validation, PivotTables; clear document formatting).
• Strong attention to detail and deadline discipline; comfortable managing checklists and trackers in a structured environment.
• Effective communication (written/spoken English) with a service mindset for follow‑ups and clarification requests.
• Learning orientation and professional integrity suited to compliance/audit settings.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior internship, project, or work experience in Finance, Audit, or Risk.
• Exposure to SOX concepts, internal controls, or basic sampling methods through coursework or certifications.
• Familiarity with SAP/Oracle or Power BI at a beginner level.
• Experience working with SharePoint/Teams for document collaboration and meeting coordination.

Skills:

• Excel fundamentals: lookup functions (e.g., VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP), PivotTables, conditional formatting, text cleanup, and data validation.
• Analytical thinking & logical reasoning: ability to follow testing steps, reconcile lists, and spot gaps in evidence logically.
• Process understanding: Curiosity about how process works; eagerness to learn control objectives/attributes.
• Organization & follow‑through: Reliable in tracking requests, meeting prep, and closing loops with stakeholders.
• Risk awareness & professionalism: handle confidential information appropriately; escalate when unsure; document carefully

A trusted partner for millions of customers, Ecolab is a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to life. Building on a century of innovation, Ecolab has annual sales of $14 billion, employs more than 47,000 associates and operates in more than 170 countries around the world. The company delivers comprehensive science-based solutions, data-driven insights and world-class service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimize water and energy use. Ecolab’s innovative solutions improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets. www.ecolab.com

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Experience Level

Entry Level