Internal Audit Intern – Accounting & Finance

Arista Networks; United States; On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Arista Networks is seeking a graduate-level Internal Audit Intern in the United States to support financial and operational audit engagements. The ideal candidate will evaluate financial processes and controls while developing a deep understanding of risk management. Responsibilities include supporting audit planning and documentation, analyzing financial data, and contributing to audit reports. Candidates should have a strong understanding of financial statements and be currently enrolled in a relevant graduate program. This role provides exposure to a global enterprise environment.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of financial statements, accounting principles, and business processes.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a professional environment.
• Prior exposure to audit, accounting, or financial analysis is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support financial and operational audit engagements, including planning, testing, and documentation.
• Assist in evaluating internal controls over financial processes.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends and anomalies.

Skills

Understanding of financial statements

Collaboration

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Currently enrolled in a graduate-level program in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

Internal Audit Intern – Accounting & Finance

Intern

Arista Networks is an industry leader in data‑driven, client‑to‑cloud networking for large data center, campus and routing environments. What sets us apart is our relentless pursuit of innovation. We leverage the latest advancements in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and software‑defined networking to provide our clients with a competitive edge in an increasingly interconnected world. Our solutions are designed to not only meet the current demands of the digital landscape but to also anticipate and adapt to future challenges.

At Arista we value the diversity of thought and perspectives that each employee brings to the table. We believe that fostering an inclusive environment, where individuals from various backgrounds and experiences feel welcome, is essential for driving creativity and innovation.

Our commitment to excellence has earned us several prestigious awards, such as Best Engineering Team, Best Company for Diversity, Compensation, and Work‑Life Balance. At Arista, we take pride in our track record of success and strive to maintain the highest standards of quality and performance in everything we do.

The Internal Audit team is seeking a graduate‑level intern with a strong accounting and finance background to support financial and operational audit engagements. This role focuses on evaluating financial processes, controls, and reporting practices while developing a deep understanding of risk management and internal control frameworks.

What you’ll do

• Support financial and operational audit engagements, including planning, testing, and documentation.
• Assist in evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls over financial processes.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, anomalies, and potential risk areas.
• Document business processes and contribute to clear, management‑facing audit reports.
• Support advisory projects focused on process improvement and control enhancement.
• Gain exposure to a global enterprise financial environment and end‑to‑end business processes.
• Understand internal controls, financial risk, and governance frameworks.
• Apply accounting and finance concepts to real‑world audit and advisory work.
• Develop professional audit documentation, analysis, and stakeholder communication skills.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a graduate‑level program (MBA, MS, or PhD) in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, accounting principles, and business processes.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a professional environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Prior exposure to audit, accounting, or financial analysis is a plus.

Arista Networks is an equal opportunity employer. Arista makes all hiring and employment‑related decisions in a non‑discriminatory manner without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or any other factor determined to be unlawful under applicable federal, state, or law law. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.