Group Internal Audit Trainee

The Group Internal Audit Trainee supports audit engagements across mainly European entities and functions under the guidance of Group Internal Audit (GIA) Managers and Seniors. The role offers progressive exposure to operational, financial, compliance, and performance audits in an international environment.

The trainee will contribute to each phase of the audit activities (preparation, fieldwork, reporting preparation and follow up) performing data analysis, stakeholder interviews, documentation and reporting to management while developing strong communication, business understanding and evidence-based problem-solving skills.

• Support the planning and execution of audit or advisory assignments across Group entities.
• Support testing, process walkthroughs, document reviews, and control assessments.
• Analyse large and diverse datasets to identify trends, anomalies, control weaknesses and performance improvement opportunities.
• Support the preparation of working papers, summaries and evidence-based documentation.
• Participate in interviews with stakeholders at different organizational levels and summarize key insights accurately.
• Contribute to the drafting of recommendations to strengthen internal controls, risk management and operational performance.
• Support the preparation of audit reports and presentations for local and senior management.
• Use data analytics, digital tools, and AI-enabled productivity tools responsibly to support audit work, while applying professional skepticism and respecting confidentiality and data protection requirements.
• Maintain high ethical and professional standards in line with Internal Audit (IIA) framework.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s student, recent graduate or equivalent early-career profile in Finance, Accounting, Business Management or a related field.
• Strong interest in internal audit, internal controls, compliance, risk management, and business performance.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work with evidence, data, and structured reasoning.
• Ability to communicate clearly and confidently with stakeholders at different levels of seniority.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; French proficiency is a plus.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Interest in digital tools and GenAI in analysis, reporting, and audit activities.
• Curiosity, adaptability, professionalism, and willingness to learn in a multicultural environment.
• Willingness and possibility to travel across Europe and nearby countries (e.g., Turkey, Morocco, UAE) 30% to 50% of the time.

It’s an exciting time to be part of our team. At the Adecco Group, our purpose – making the future work for everyone – inspires and connects us all. Through our three global business units (GBU) – Adecco, Akkodis and LHH - we deliver expertise in talent and technology, enabling organizations to succeed and people to thrive.

We’re proud to be a global thought-leader and care about doing the best job we can to ensure better futures for everyone. We do this by building our Future@Work strategy as a united team of 30,000+ colleagues with a collective spirit working in over 60 countries globally. We embody our core values: Courage, Collaboration, Customer at the Heart,  Inclusion, and Passion in everything we do.

Growth and Development

You will have the opportunity to grow across a variety of interesting jobs and careers over our extensive portfolio of global brands. We empower our colleagues to work in the smartest, most efficient ways, achieving total balance between their jobs and their lives. We offer world-class resources for upskilling and development, satisfying your curiosity while sharing skills, knowledge, and expertise to grow together. Here, you can be yourself, and we aim to build on the attributes that make you, you

We believe that having an understanding of the hiring process helps you to prepare, feel, and be, at your best. As a global, multi brand organization with multiple different roles, our application process can vary.

On our career site, you will find some of the key steps you can expect to guide you along the way.

Inclusion

We believe in talent, not labels. We focus on the diverse and unique skills our people bring. Our culture of belonging and purpose ensures everyone can thrive and feel engaged. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to equity, equal opportunity, inclusion, and diversity.

Interview Process

Our interview process includes an initial phone screening, followed by a virtual round of interviews with Hiring Manager, HR team and senior leaders. This process helps us understand your fit within our team and allows you to ask questions about the role and our company. If you are a visionary leader with a passion for learning and development, we invite you to join us in making the future work for everyone.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any additional accommodations or support due to a disability or other special circumstances, please let us know by contacting us. We will work with you to ensure your needs are met throughout the hiring process.

Posting date: 24-03-2026