Intern in the Industrial Policy and Auditing Department, Industrial Audit Services Office
Conduct financial data analysis for cost audits in the Industrial Audit team.
Overview
Conduct financial data analysis for cost audits in the Industrial Audit team.
You have:
- Be a university student, preferably studying at master's level.
- Prove enrolment at your University for the entire duration of the internship.
- Good knowledge of English or French required.
- Knowledge of another ESA Member State language is an asset.
- Knowledge and background in Business economics or Finance is an asset.
- Explore your motivation for applying during the interview.
Contract
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Location ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands
Our team and mission
The Industrial Audit team performs cost audits to the Industries working with ESA and is responsible for a wide range of audit activities. These include:
- the agreement of rates that Industry will use when doing business with ESA;
- auditing the cost incurred in ESA contracts;
- assessing the financial viability and nationality of companies;
- assisting in price negotiations and review of financial proposals for ESA contracts.
The team’s vision is to provide high-quality audit services that achieve cost effectiveness and value creation.
Candidates interested are encouraged to visit the ESA website: http://www.esa.int
Field(s) of activity for the internship
Topic of the internship: Financial data analysis for cost audits
As part of your internship, you will be expected to perform the following key tasks:
- identify areas where financial data analysis can enhance audit processes;
- conduct research and identify industry best practices in the frame of financial data analysis in the field of auditing;
- develop a strategic plan for implementation of financial data analysis in cost auditing;
- gathering requirements from various stakeholders to ensure financial data analytical solutions meet their needs;
- ensure data quality, consistency and accessibility for financial data analysis reports/tools/applications;
- implement and conduct pilot project to test analytical tools and processes in real audit scenarios;
- develop policies and procedures, as well as training material;
- generate reports and present findings to management and stakeholders.
Behavioural competencies
Result Orientation Operational Efficiency Fostering Cooperation Relationship Management Continuous Improvement Forward Thinking
For more information, please refer to ESA Core Behavioural Competencies guidebook
Education
You must be a university student, preferably studying at master’s level. In addition, you must be able to prove that you will be enrolled at your University for the entire duration of the internship.
Additional requirements
The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another ESA Member State language is an asset.
During the interview, your motivation for applying to this role will be explored.
Knowledge and background in Business economics or Finance is an asset.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics.
At the Agency we value diversity, and we welcome people with disabilities. Whenever possible, we seek to accommodate individuals with disabilities by providing the necessary support at the workplace. The Human Resources Department can also provide assistance during the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss this further, please contact us via email at [email protected].
Important Information and Disclaimer During the recruitment process, the Agency may request applicants to undergo selection tests.
Applicants must be eligible to access information, technology, and hardware which is subject to European or US export control and sanctions regulations.
The information published on ESA’s careers website regarding internship conditions is correct at the time of publication. It is not intended to be exhaustive and may not address all questions you would have.
Nationality
Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States: Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a situation where you had to analyze financial data to support audit processes? | This assesses your practical experience with financial analysis and its application in auditing. | Provide a detailed example of your experience and the impact it had on the audit outcome. |
| How do you ensure data quality and consistency in your analytical reports? | This question examines your approach to maintaining data integrity in financial reporting. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies would you employ to gather requirements from stakeholders for financial data analysis? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of a time you developed a strategic plan for implementing a project? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What financial analysis tools are you familiar with, and how have you used them in your previous work or studies? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you present your analytical findings to management or stakeholders? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time when you had to work effectively in a team for a project or task. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What do you believe are the best practices in financial data analysis within auditing? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |