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"As an internal auditor, it's your job to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of a company's financial and operational activities. Interviewers are looking for analytical individuals that can provide objective assessments of risk management, control, and governance processes. Expect interviewers to put your decision making skills to the test with situational questions involving different risk management issues. Employers prefer candidates with a finance or accounting background who have an understanding of how businesses run, so be ready to discuss your technical business knowledge."

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"One of the most interesting questions they asked me was how I would handle a situation where I discover a serious compliance or control issue during an audit, but the local management team is reluctant to address it. I appreciated this question because it tested not only my technical understanding of internal audit protocols but also my approach to professional ethics, stakeholder communication, and conflict resolution. I explained that I would first ensure I had sufficient, clear evidence, then engage the management team constructively to explain the risks and implications, and if necessary, escalate the issue following the appropriate internal governance channels. It was a good reflection of the real challenges an internal auditor might face in a multinational environment."

Internal Auditor

Interviewed at Volkswagen Group China

4.1★
May 16, 2025

"One of the most interesting questions they asked me was how I would handle a situation where I discover a serious compliance or control issue during an audit, but the local management team is reluctant to address it. I appreciated this question because it tested not only my technical understanding of internal audit protocols but also my approach to professional ethics, stakeholder communication, and conflict resolution. I explained that I would first ensure I had sufficient, clear evidence, then engage the management team constructively to explain the risks and implications, and if necessary, escalate the issue following the appropriate internal governance channels. It was a good reflection of the real challenges an internal auditor might face in a multinational environment."

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