Your Platform
Activision Blizzard plays a centralized role in the creation of epic entertainment by supporting our interactive gaming brands and studios with a diverse range of career opportunities across corporate functions such as Marketing, Communications, Legal, Human Resources, Finance and Supply Chain.
This role will be based in the UK, at our Soho Office or Ditton Park Office. Our Soho office is in 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 just walking distance from a number of London tube stations and mainline train stations.
Our office in Ditton Park is our Campus, set in 200 acres of landscaped parkland, it houses a number of great amenities as well as great transport links. The Amenities here are: tennis courts, an onsite gym, full restaurant style canteen and café. It is conveniently close to Junction 5 of the M4 giving a direct links to central London, the M25 and Heathrow airport.
Your Mission
Reporting directly to the Internal Audit Supervisor, this role provides you with the opportunity to support 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 planning internal and Sarbanes-Oxley audits and performing audit tasks, such as walkthroughs of processes and testing of controls
- Perform analytical review and data analysis of audit documents
- Assist with the creation and completion of audit work papers
- Support the follow up and tracking of issues identified during audits
- Support the development of the annual internal audit plan
- Perform ad hoc tasks as needed, including any special audit projects
- Support the Internal Audit Supervisor with raising awareness of internal control and corporate governance concepts throughout the business
Player Profile
We are looking for a highly motivated candidate who has a passion for audit and is looking to gain valuable audit work experience. The video games industry is very dynamic, and the right candidate should be someone looking to develop their skills and constantly evolve over time.
- Graduate or student studying for an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in an accountancy or finance related subject
- Good command of written and spoken English and excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel
- Good numerical skills and meticulous attention to detail
- 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
Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI), is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, World of Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, Candy Crush™ and Bubble Witch™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet!
Our ability to build immersive and innovate worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered!
*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.
