Internal Audit Intern

Job title: Internal Audit Placement – 12 Month Fixed Term Contract- Students due to finish their 2^nd year of undergraduate university degree looking for a placement year)

Department: Internal Audit

Location: Fareham, Hampshire (3 days office/ 2 days work from home)

GLS: U

Working hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30-4:30

Start date: June 2027

Please note – this position is only open to students currently undertaking an undergraduate degree in Accounting, Business or related field and are seeking a placement year (currently will be 2^nd year university students).

A brighter future awaits you

CooperVision is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of soft contact lenses with a presence in over 100 countries. Being part of CooperVision means helping improve the way people see each day. It’s more than making contact lenses, it’s about giving lens wearers freedom and confidence to move about their daily lives. We’re all about bright futures – for our people and those who wear our contact lenses.

Job summary – What to expect: 

During your Internal Audit Placement, you will be tasked with, but not limited to, supporting Senior Auditors in performing SOX evaluations, financial and operational audits, and compliance reviews throughout the Company’s global locations.

• Performing SOX testing, including understanding and documenting processes via walkthroughs, testing of key controls, evaluating controls to determine compliance, identifying and defining deficiencies, including developing appropriate recommendations.

• Performing financial, operational and compliance audits, including audit execution, identifying and defining issues, including developing appropriate recommendations.

• Executing audits in accordance with professional standards and assist in the composition of formal audit reports.

• Effective communication with management, co-source partner, external auditor and the various operations.

• Participating in special projects and assignments as necessary.

• Uses current technology and tools to enhance the effectiveness of deliverables and service.

A full job description is available upon request. 

About you:

We are looking for someone who is due to finish their 2^nd year of university undergraduate degree and who is seeking a placement year before returning to their final year of university. You will be undertaking an undergraduate degree in accounting, Business or related field.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work closely with people at all levels of the organization.

• Ability to work independently and in teams of diverse culture and backgrounds, demonstrates initiative and delivers good quality audits within established timelines.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Good understanding of Microsoft Office; Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

What we offer:

You’ll receive competitive compensation and a fantastic benefits package including: 25 days holiday, pension scheme, healthcare cover, life assurance, access to our Wellness Platform to support you in mental health and wellbeing, a discounted contact lens scheme and much more!

We are committed to our employees’ personal and professional development and offer extensive training to support your career growth and help every individual to reach their full potential. To help us achieve our goals, we’ll give you everything you need to help you achieve yours. 

We also provide access to LinkedIn Learning to help you develop in you career and grow with CooperVision

(Students due to finish their 2^nd year of undergraduate university degree looking for a placement year)

What you can expect:

As a CooperVision employee, you’ll be welcomed into a diverse and progressive global business. We appreciate how important fostering a diverse and inclusive culture is and how different perspectives add value and contribute to our success. With our CooperPride, African Descent, Woman’s Impact Network and Mind Body and Wellbeing Employee Resource Groups, we offer opportunities for employees to learn and grow within an inclusive and safe space.

If you like what you see, take the first step towards your Brighter Future and apply today! All suitably qualified applicants will receive equal consideration and opportunities from CooperVision.