Intern - Internal Audit Review

An internal audit intern supports the audit team in evaluating whether an organisation’s risks are being effectively managed and whether key controls are operating as intended. Day to day, this typically involves reviewing policies and procedures, analysing data, testing evidence, documenting control processes in risk and control matrices (RCMs), attending stakeholder interviews, taking notes during meetings, and helping to identify gaps, weaknesses, or opportunities for improvement. Interns often perform research, compare current practices against internal policies or industry standards, prepare working papers, and assist in drafting audit findings and reports.

I wasn't given loads of responsibility, but it was more than I was expecting. There's only so much you can do with the limited knowledge/experience of an intern and I was given tasks that I had complete ownership of. These weren't the most technical or challenging at times but it was good to feel like I was adding value.

Have developed critical thinking, attention to detail, communication with stakeholders, and professional judgement to provide assurance that governance, risk management, and internal control processes are working effectively.

Everyone was very happy and even keen to help and support when I had questions. Environment was very inclusive. Wouldn't say support was always actively given but people were always quick to clarify that I could ask for help if I needed

Very inclusive environment - everyone always keen to chat and give advice. Hard-working also but relaxed still

I enjoyed it overall and found it very insightful

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