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Our Internal Audit function provides independent advice on the organisations’ risks and controls and works with the business to identify and implement improvements where needed and ensure best practice measures are in place.
This is mainly achieved by conducting audit engagements to help the business accomplish its objectives. The team brings a systematic approach to evaluating and improving processes and contributes towards continuous improvement across the business.
What you could be doing
- During your placement year you will assist the team in planning and performing various internal audits across the business and get involved in the follow-up process to close the audit actions that have been raised
- You will gain exposure to various departments within the business and develop a network of key contacts in each of these areas.
- You will work with a fast paced, busy Internal Audit team to plan and perform operational, financial and compliance audits as well as IT audits
- Support the Internal Audit team to prepare, coordinate, perform and follow up on joint audits with our Corporate Internal Audit team at VWFS Germany
- You will assist in the follow up of audit findings with the Internal Audit team
What can you bring with you?
- You will be enrolled at a University which offers a 1 year industrial placement
- You will be studying towards a Business related degree
- You will have good interpersonal and team player skills
- Be resilient and self-motivated with the capability to work under own initiative
- An ability to learn and apply new or unfamiliar knowledge quickly
- Methodical, analytical and disciplined approach to work with an eye for detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of MS Office applications such as Excel and Word
What we can offer you
- Salary of £20,000 per annum plus discretionary bonus and company pension scheme
- A wealth of experience and a fun and sociable workplace to start your career
- You’ll be joining a group of 49 undergraduates so you’ll have a large group of colleagues so that you can support each other throughout your placement year
- Life Skills workshops, designed specifically for you as an Undergraduate
- Access to a discounted loan car scheme
- Chance to make a difference in the local community with various volunteering opportunities
- Physical and mental health support with our Onsite Wellbeing Centre
- Hybrid blend of working at our office based in Milton Keynes and working from home
What to expect from the assessment process
Once you have decided our placement is for you, click the apply button and fill out some quick multiple-choice questions to support your application. We’ll be in touch shortly after receiving your application to advise if you have been progressed to the next stage.
You will then be invited to complete an online video interview where you have the opportunity to tell us about you and your amazing qualities.
If you are successful after completing your video interview, you will be invited to attend an assessment centre at our Milton Keynes offices. Here, you will complete a Competency Based Interview, deliver a Presentation and take part in a Group Exercise. We’ll provide you with appropriate support and guidance before you attend.
This process is designed to help both you and us decide if a placement at Volkswagen Financial Services is the best step for you to kick start your future!
About Volkswagen Financial Services
Our mission is straight forward, we want to be 'The Key to Mobility'. What does that mean? To make getting from A-to-B as easy and simple for as many people as possible. To truly meet the mobility needs of people in a changing world, our offering goes beyond traditional vehicle financing. We do this by offering a range of finance and aftersales products on Volkswagen Group vehicles, as well as developing innovative mobility products designed to solve real problems.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from everyone. Diversity and Inclusion is not just a statement for us and we are nurturing an environment where everyone can be their 100% self. If there is anything we can do to support you being your 100% self during our recruitment process, please let us know and we will support you as best we can.
Please do not apply for more than one placement role. This will ensure that you are considered for the placement that you are most interested in and your skills are aligned to.
