Intern - Internal Audit

Zayo is seeking a motivated and analytical Internal Audit Intern to join our Internal Audit (IA) team. This role offers hands-on experience in operational, financial, and compliance audit activities across the organization. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, curious, and eager to learn how risk management, controls, and audit processes supporting a well-run business. This internship provides exposure to audit methodologies, data analysis, internal control frameworks, and cross-functional collaboration.

Program Details:
Start Date: June 2026
Duration: 10 weeks
Location: Denver-based required

Key Responsibilities

Audit Execution & Support

• Assist with planning and performing operational, financial, and compliance audits.

• Participate in walkthroughs to document business processes and internal controls.

• Support testing of internal control design and operating effectiveness.

• Help prepare audit workpapers that clearly document procedures performed and conclusions reached.

• Assist in SOX-related support activities, including walkthroughs and control testing.

• Participate in IA continuous improvement initiatives and automation projects.

• Engage in cross-functional collaboration with Accounting, Finance, IT, Operations, and Compliance teams.

• Perform data extraction and analysis using Excel, Power BI, or ERP tools.

• Assist with identifying anomalies, trends, or exceptions in datasets.

• Contribute to audit report drafting, including summarizing results and preparing visuals.

Qualifications

Required

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business, Analytics, Information Systems, or related field.

• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and willingness to learn new tax systems.

• Strong communication skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively. - High attention to detail and ability to work independently and within a team.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel; willingness to learn internal systems and tools.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred

• Coursework in audit, accounting information systems, or data analytics.

• Familiarity with COSO Internal Control framework or audit methodologies.

• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) or data tools (Power BI, Alteryx, Power Query).

• Interest in telecommunications, technology, or regulated industries.

Estimated Base Pay Range: $20.00 - $22.00 USD an hour

The base pay range shown is a guideline and reasonable estimate for this role. It takes into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions. Actual compensation offered may vary from the posted range based upon geographic location, work experience, skill level, certifications, and other business and organizational needs. 

Additionally, this position may be eligible for certain benefits, such as health insurance and 401(k).

The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.

Zayo provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, provincial or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.