Viggo, Court of Auditors
What does an EU auditor do?
An EU auditor assures that taxpayer money is spent correctly and that it gives real value to EU citizens.
What do you enjoy most about your job?
What I enjoy the most is the different kinds of actions taken by the EU and that I get to audit them. Every day you get to learn something new, and I find that really exciting.
One tip for someone considering applying to the audit competition?
I would suggest getting to know the programs and the actions taken by the EU, getting sense of the overall picture of what’s done and how it’s enacted in the member states and across the world.
Viggo, Auditor
Country of origin: Sweden
Maria, Court of Auditors
What does an EU auditor do?
An EU auditor looks at how the EU funds are being used, making sure that they are used properly and efficiently.
What do you enjoy most about your job?
The impact we do as auditors. We help to ensure that the money is spent as they should be. And then of course my colleagues. I have colleagues from all around Europe.
One tip for someone considering applying to the audit competition?
Don’t hesitate. Apply! But prepare especially for the reasoning tests and use your motivation and analytical thinking when you apply.
Maria, Auditor
Country of origin: Denmark
Piotr, Court of Auditors
What does an EU auditor do?
At the European Court of Auditors, we are the guardians of the EU's finances. We conduct financial and performance audits to check if money is accounted for and if it's delivering true value. My job involves analysing complex programmes and meeting international partners to ensure EU support delivers real results, both inside and outside the Union.
What do you enjoy most about your job?
What I love the most is the tangible impact and the international scope. Recently, I audited health systems in Burundi and Zimbabwe, focusing on sustainability and coordination. It is incredibly rewarding to issue recommendations that directly improve how funding is allocated, knowing my work leads to better, lasting outcomes for people on the ground.
One tip for someone considering applying to the audit competition?
For this level, we need professionals who can think strategically about performance and risk. My tip is to study the EU financial regulation and read a few of our recent audit reports to understand our methodology and tone. If you want a career where your expertise drives real change, apply today.
Piotr, Auditor
Country of origin: Poland