Internal Audit Intern (Summer 2026)

Cloudflare
In-OfficePosted 26 February 2026

Job Description

<div class="content-intro"><div><strong>About Us</strong></div> <div> <p>At Cloudflare, we are on a mission to help build a better Internet. Today the company runs one of the world’s largest networks that powers millions of websites and other Internet properties for customers ranging from individual bloggers to SMBs to Fortune 500 companies. Cloudflare protects and accelerates any Internet application online without adding hardware, installing software, or changing a line of code. Internet properties powered by Cloudflare all have web traffic routed through its intelligent global network, which gets smarter with every request. As a result, they see significant improvement in performance and a decrease in spam and other attacks. Cloudflare was named to Entrepreneur Magazine’s Top Company Cultures list and ranked among the World’s Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company. </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We realize people do not fit into neat boxes. We are looking for curious and empathetic individuals who are committed to developing themselves and learning new skills, and we are ready to help you do that. We cannot complete our mission without building a diverse and inclusive team. We hire the best people based on an evaluation of their potential and support them throughout their time at Cloudflare. Come join us! </span></p> </div></div><p><strong>Available location: Austin, TX</strong></p> <p><strong>About the role</strong></p> <p>As an intern on the Internal Audit (IA) team, you will be a part of a data-driven team that will work with the Internal Audit team as well as Business and Technology partners to perform analysis with the dual purpose of (1) executing an independent assessment of a target area following Internal Audit’s methodology and (2) delivering insights to the business on potential improvements that leverage AI/ML and may include data analytics, automation, dashboarding, and process improvements. </p> <p><strong>What you'll do</strong></p> <ul> <li>Operating under the supervision of an Internal Audit Leader, the intern will execute through the full lifecycle of an audit project applying a data-driven approach that will include planning, risk assessment, fieldwork, code development, data analysis, visualization and reporting.</li> <li>While the project will be performed in accordance with department and professional standards, opportunities to challenge our process and propose new audit and analytics approach will be expected.</li> <li>Help design testing procedures relevant to risk and test objectives applying a data-driven approach.</li> <li>Gain an understanding of the target area of your project including operations, systems, data and risk.</li> <li>Prepare audit workpapers and reports with direct supervision.</li> <li>Build relationships with key stakeholders and business owners to understand pain points and opportunities to enhance existing program, processes and controls.</li> <li>Be assigned a mentor to guide you through the internship and help with career goals.</li> <li>Present your project to the entire company at the end of the internship.</li> <li>Get direct access to our executives and leadership team, including our co-founders.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Examples of desirable skills, knowledge and experience</strong></p> <ul> <li>Currently pursuing a degree or program in Accounting, Finance, Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or related field</li> <li>Expected graduation date between: 12/2026 - 12/2027</li> <li>Coding skills desired (Python, R, SQL, Tableau, Power BI)</li> <li>Critical thinking decision making/problem solving skills</li> <li>Curious mindset initiative</li> <li>Effective communicator, ability to build relations manage expectations </li> <li>Time management skills and ability to plan and prioritize effectively</li> <li>Proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets required </li> <li>Ability to work effectively in a team environment</li> <li>Ability to commit t ... (truncated, view full listing at source)