Internal Audit Summer Analyst Review

The role covers various projects, auditing different aspects of the business. On a day-to-day, responsibilities include completing testing of controls, communicating with stakeholders to retrieve information for the projects, attending meetings, using writing and verbal communication skills. Interactions with colleagues, interns, stakeholders etc.

I have developed my communication and problem solving skills, I have been exposed to a plethora of opportunities to learn and develop all of my skills but especially those of communication and problem solving. With networking opportunities throughout, I have networked with likeminded and diverse interns, graduates, and when completing projects I have had the opportunity to develop my skills through communication with stakeholders. Problem solving is constantly used throughout my time as an intern.

I was given a lot responsibility to own controls to test, however this came with plenty of support and great management that help you along the way yet also give you the independence to try things yourself and take full responsibility, making you feel like a strong part of the team who can bring value and never without the support or chance to ask for help.

The perfect amount of support was provided throughout the internship, from training to the actual projects themselves. My manager was incredibly supportive and helpful, even when working from home she was quick to respond and we frequently set up calls if I needed any help. This guidance also wasn't too much as management allowed me to have to opportunity to grow through my own experiences, allowing me to try things first and if I couldn't complete things they would be there to help!

The company culture was so friendly and encouraging, I met people within and outside my team, from fellow interns to directors, they were all willing to take time out of their day to meet with me and have a chat. I felt valued and the atmosphere was friendly.

I thoroughly enjoyed my internship, I felt that it was the perfect combination of hands on work, support and networking. I feel that I was a valued member of the team and I loved being able to try new things with exposure to different projects and audits.

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Be open minded, curious, willing to learn. Showcase your skillset, experience and qualities, but don't forget the importance of your personality, willingness to learn, enthusiasm. Show that you are someone who will bring value to the team based on your skillset, but also are wanting to learn more, moreover show enthusiasm and that you will want to network with the team.