Compliance Operations Intern - Summer 2026

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care.

What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you.

Under the guidance of their manager, the intern will gain hands-on experience in IT audit processes, with a focus on SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) and SOC (System and Organization Controls) compliance. Key responsibilities include:

• Learning & Development

• Acquire foundational knowledge of SOX/SOC control frameworks and audit methodologies.
• Understand key audit concepts such as sampling techniques, documentation standards, and issue identification.

• Audit Execution

• Participate in discussions related to SOX/SOC control issues, contributing examples and insights as appropriate.
• Assist in evaluating test results and drawing appropriate conclusions under supervision.
• Attend and document SOX/SOC process walkthroughs, capturing key details and completing formal documentation.

• Testing & Documentation

• Perform audit testing of IT general controls (ITGCs), comparing sampled evidence against defined criteria and identifying exceptions.
• Contribute to discussions with management regarding any identified exceptions.
• Complete audit workpapers, documenting test procedures, results, and conclusions.
• Draft issue statements for any control deficiencies or exceptions to be reported.

• Project Management

• Provide regular updates on task progress to the direct manager.
• Manage personal workload effectively to meet established deadlines.
• Support additional audit-related tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of relevant work experience preferred.
• Junior or Senior standing in a related academic program (Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Business, Finance, Audit, or Accounting).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative and follow through on tasks.
• Excellent time management and organizational abilities.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Interest in exploring career paths in audit, IT compliance, or financial services.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with AI tools is a plus.

We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$17.33 - $28.88

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age or genetic information. For additional information on McKesson’s full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.

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