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Internal Audit Intern

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Job Title: Internal Audit Intern

Reporting To: Internal Audit Supervisor

Department: Internal Audit

Location: King Office (London), Wardour St, Soho, UK

Contract Term: 12 month FTC

Your Platform

Based in Soho, the cultural heart of London’s West End with a vast array of classic record shop and leading film companies, media offices and great restaurants. Regent’s Park is close enough for a lunchtime run, as are the delights of Piccadilly Circus and the shopping mecca of Oxford Street. It is conveniently walking distance from a number of London tube stations and mainline train stations.

To learn more, check us out at www.activisionblizzard.com or on Twitter at @ATVI_AB.

Your Mission

The Activision Blizzard Internal Audit group is a global function with teams in North America and Europe, responsible for business process and IT audits, data analytics, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance across all Activision Blizzard entities, including King.

Reporting directly to the Internal Audit Supervisor, this role provides you with the opportunity to assist in the delivery of internal audit activities. Over the course of your internship, you will be involved in a variety of work, and the role includes but is not limited to the following tasks/duties:

• Assist with internal audits (finance and business processes) and the annual SOX programme, performing tasks such as walkthroughs of processes and testing of controls
• Review and analyze audit documentation and data
• Own the preparation of audit work papers
• Follow up on, and track issues identified during audits
• Assist in the development of the annual internal audit plan
• Perform ad hoc tasks as needed, including any special audit projects
• Work with the Internal Audit Supervisor on raising awareness of internal control and corporate governance concepts throughout the business
• Assist in the automation of control/testing procedures

Player Profile

We are looking for a highly motivated individual who wants to gain internal audit work experience and has a curiosity to learn about how the business works. The video games industry is very dynamic, and the right candidate should be someone looking to develop their skills and constantly evolve over time.

Experience:

• Graduate or student studying for an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in a finance-related subject, or wishing to move into this area after graduation

Skills & Knowledge:

• Good command of written and spoken English and excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, with Excel experience beneficial
• Good numerical skills and attention to detail

Attributes:

• Willingness to learn/get involved with process automation using specialist software
• Takes full ownership and responsibility for tasks, with a can-do attitude
• Able to work independently, as well as being a team player

Our World

Our mission, to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment has never been more important. Through communities rooted in our video game franchises we enable hundreds of millions of people to experience joy, thrill and achievement. We enable social connections through the lens of fun, and we foster purpose and a sense of accomplishment through healthy competition. Like sport, but with greater accessibility, our players can find purpose and meaning through competitive gaming. Video games, unlike any other social or entertainment media, have the ability to break down the barriers that can inhibit tolerance and understanding. Celebrating differences is at the core of our culture and ensures we can create games for players of diverse backgrounds in the 190 countries our games are played.

As a member of the Fortune 500 and as a component company of the S&P 500, we have an extraordinary track record of delivering superior shareholder returns for over 30 years.

Our enduring franchises are some of the world’s most popular, including Call of Duty®, Crash Bandicoot™, World of Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Hearthstone®, Diablo®, StarCraft®, Candy Crush™, Bubble Witch™, Pet Rescue™ and Farm Heroes™. Our sustained success has enabled the company to support corporate social responsibility initiatives that are directly tied to our franchises. As an example, our Call of Duty Endowment has helped find employment for over 80,000 veterans.

Learn more information about Activision Blizzard and how we connect and engage the world through epic entertainment on the company's website, www.activisionblizzard.com.

The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.

Activision is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.