Co-op, IT SOX and Audit
About The Position
This application is for a 6-month student role from May - December 2026. Resume review begins in October 2025. As a co-op, you will join the Biogen Internal Audit team, an independent assurance function dedicated to assessing the reliability of financial reporting, compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies, as well as the efficiency and effectiveness of business operations. As an integral part of the audit teams, you will work under the direction of the auditor-in-charge, ensuring that the objectives of audit activities are met within established deadlines. Your primary focus will be on assessing the design and operating effectiveness of IT general controls, specifically Sarbanes-Oxley 404 testing, while also contributing to other audit projects as needed.
Requirements
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
- At least 18 years of age prior to the scheduled start date.
- Be currently enrolled in an accredited community college, college, university or skills program/apprenticeship.
- At least one year of study in Information Technology, IT Auditing, Accounting or related fields.
- Grade point average of 3.2 or higher preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
Responsibilities
- Test and document workpapers for IT general controls in areas such as access management, change management, IT operations, backup, and restoration.
- Perform remediation testing for moderate to high-risk audit observations across various IT audit areas.
- Assist with planning activities and executing test plans for diverse operational IT audits.
- Prepare status and observation updates/reports for different levels of management.
- Collaborate closely with the audit team to ensure timely completion of audit objectives.
- Participate in meetings and discussions to enhance understanding of IT controls and audit processes.
- Support the auditor-in-charge in evaluating the effectiveness of IT controls.
Benefits
- Company paid holidays
- Commuter benefits
- Employee Resource Groups participation
- 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
