Summer Intern Review

As an Insurance Audit Intern, I support audit teams by helping assess financial information, identify key risks, and gather evidence to support the audit process. My role involves contributing to planning, risk assessment, testing, and documentation to help ensure audits are completed efficiently and to a high standard.
On a day-to-day basis, I review financial and operational information to identify potential audit risks, attend client meetings and process walkthroughs to understand how key business processes operate, document controls and findings, and perform testing such as reconciliations and journal entry reviews. I also work closely with team members to resolve queries, maintain audit documentation, and ensure work is supported by appropriate evidence.

Yes, I was given a good level of responsibility throughout my internship. From an early stage, I was trusted to work on key audit tasks independently, including identifying potential audit risks, performing testing procedures, and preparing audit documentation for team review.
I was also encouraged to attend client walkthroughs and meetings, where I was responsible for capturing key points, documenting processes and controls, and translating discussions into clear audit evidence. This meant that my work contributed directly to the team's understanding of client processes and the progress of audit workstreams.
While I received guidance and support when needed, I was given ownership of my tasks and trusted to manage them independently, which helped me develop both my technical knowledge and professional confidence.

Yes, definitely. Throughout my internship I was trusted to take ownership of meaningful audit tasks rather than simply observing. While I always had guidance available from colleagues, I was given the autonomy to manage my workload and take responsibility for delivering high quality work, which significantly developed my confidence and professional skills.

I received a high level of support throughout my internship. From the start, team members were approachable and willing to answer questions, explain concepts, and provide feedback on my work. This created a supportive learning environment where I felt comfortable taking on new challenges while continuing to develop my understanding of the audit process.
At the same time, I was encouraged to work independently and take ownership of my tasks. I was trusted to complete work, attend meetings, and contribute to audit documentation, while having regular guidance available whenever needed. This balance of support and responsibility helped me build develop technically and improve my confidence over the course of the internship.

The company culture was professional and very supportive. Although the work was challenging and fast paced at times, colleagues were approachable and willing to help, creating an environment where I felt comfortable asking questions and learning from more experienced team members.
The general atmosphere was positive and team-oriented. I was encouraged to contribute from the start, attend meetings, and take ownership of my work, while still having access to guidance whenever needed. This balance of responsibility and support helped me develop both professionally and personally throughout the internship.

I really enjoyed my internship. It provided the opportunity to work on real client engagements, take ownership of meaningful tasks, and gain practical experience in audit beyond what I had learnt academically. The variety of work meant that I was constantly developing new skills and building my understanding of the industry.
What I enjoyed most was the responsibility and the learning. Through the range of tasks assigned to me I finished the internship with greater technical knowledge, confidence, and a much clearer understanding of a career in audit.

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