Role Description
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Internal Audit Intern to join our team for the Summer 2025 internship program. This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in corporate governance, internal controls, and risk management while working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
As an Internal Audit Intern, you will play a key role in supporting Internal Audit activities, which include SOX Compliance audit, risk-based operational reviews and ad-hoc projects. Through this experience, you will:
- Gain practical exposure to internal audit within a corporate setting
- Work alongside a collaborative and experienced Internal Audit team and develop an understanding of SOX compliance and operational audits
- Learn how businesses identify, assess, and mitigate financial, operational, and compliance risks
- Build valuable connections through networking opportunities and career guidance from audit professionals
- Gain a strong foundation for a career in internal audit, risk management, or accounting
Responsibilities
- Help document and assess internal controls to ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
- Support internal audit initiatives aimed at optimizing the utilization of audit tools, enhancing automation, and improving overall audit efficiency
- Prepare workpapers, reports, and presentations to communicate audit findings and recommendations
- Participate in audit meetings and discussions, gaining exposure to key business functions and leadership
- Learn about the role of internal audit in corporate governance and risk management, developing analytical and critical thinking skills
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Systems, or a related field graduating in 2026
- A proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and take initiative
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; experience with data analytics tools is a plus
Full work authorization in the United States (we do not sponsor visas for this position).
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong sense of curiosity and desire to constantly learn and grow, this includes learn new technologies and capabilities (i.e. audit management software)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. As this person will essentially be the face of Dropbox, it is important that this person strikes the right balance between the business requirements and customer satisfaction. Fluent in English - especially written
- Self starter who has experience working in a busy, fast paced environment, and can get through high volumes of work
- Organizational skills - this person will be required to follow up on various queries at the same time. We need to ensure that customer’s queries are resolved in timely manner for invoices to be paid
Compensation
US Pay Range
$5,000—$5,000 USD
Dropbox Los Angeles, California, USA Office
Los Angeles, CA, United States
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