Internal Audit Intern

Hayward Holdings Inc. (NYSE "HAYW") is the largest manufacturer of residential swimming pool equipment in the world, with a significant presence in the commercial pool market that is continuously growing. Hayward designs, manufactures, and markets a full line of residential and commercial pool and spa equipment including pumps, filters, heating, cleaners, salt chlorinators, automation, lighting, safety, flow control and energy solutions at our company owned facilities. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Hayward also has facilities in Tennessee, Arizona, and Rhode Island as well as Canada, Spain, France, Australia, and China.  

Are you interested in risk assessment, compliance, and operational efficiency? Join Hayward Holdings, a global leader in innovative pool solutions, as an Internal Audit Intern at our Headquarters in Charlotte, NC!  This internship offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in risk-based auditing, internal controls, and corporate governance while working with cross-functional teams across Hayward’s global businesses.

What You’ll Do:

As an Internal Audit Intern, you’ll work under the guidance of experienced audit professionals to assess internal controls, compliance, and risk mitigation strategies. You’ll contribute to audit planning, execution, and reporting while gaining exposure to financial, operational, and IT audit processes.

✅ Audit Execution & Risk Assessment:

• Assist in conducting risk-based operational audits to evaluate internal controls and compliance.
• Gather and analyze audit documentation and evidential matter.
• Perform audit procedures, including identifying issues, reviewing compliance, and documenting processes.
• Draft audit findings and recommendations to improve business operations and risk management.

✅ Audit Documentation & Reporting:

• Prepare high-quality audit workpapers to support audit findings.
• Assist in identifying control gaps and designing controls to mitigate risks.
• Participate in audit presentations and discussions with management.

What We’re Looking For:

✔ Currently enrolled as a rising senior in a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) program in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Data Science, or a related field.
✔ Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel.
✔ Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
✔ Strong written and verbal communication skills.
✔ Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.
✔ Must have reliable transportation to and from the internship location.

What You’ll Gain:

🚀 Hands-on experience in internal auditing, compliance, and risk mitigation.
🔎 Exposure to the full audit life cycle, from planning to reporting.
👥 Collaboration opportunities with cross-functional teams and senior leaders.
📈 A chance to learn agile auditing, internal controls, and root cause analysis.
🌍 Real-world experience in corporate governance and business process improvement.

Ready to Build Your Career in Internal Audit?

If you’re eager to develop critical audit skills and make an impact on corporate risk management, we want to hear from you! Apply today and take the next step toward a career in internal audit and compliance with Hayward.

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