Internal Audit Manager

Your role

As Internal Audit Manager, you help strengthen the organization by ensuring risks are well understood, controls are effective, and processes are reliable. You play a key role in safeguarding value while supporting continuous improvement across the business.

You work closely with management and stakeholders to provide independent insights, practical recommendations, and forward-looking advice on risk, governance, and performance.

 

Your responsibilities

Audit planning and execution

You lead and deliver audits that enhance and protect organizational value by:

• Developing and managing the annual internal audit plan
• Scoping and executing financial, operational, and IT audits
• Performing audit fieldwork, testing, and documentation
• Analyzing business processes to identify risks and improvement opportunities
• Reviewing audit work to ensure quality and consistency
• Ensuring audits comply with professional standards (e.g. IIA and internal methodologies)

Risk management and internal controls

You assess how effectively risks are identified and managed across the organization by:

• Evaluating internal control systems and governance processes
• Conducting risk assessments and prioritizing audit focus areas
• Identifying control gaps, inefficiencies, and compliance risks
• Supporting fraud risk prevention and detection in collaboration with relevant teams
• Monitoring risk management practices across functions
• Following up on audit findings and remediation actions
• Acting as a trusted advisor on risk and control matters

Reporting and recommendations

You translate findings into clear and actionable insights by:

• Preparing concise audit reports and executive summaries
• Presenting results to senior management and/or the audit committee
• Recommending practical improvements to strengthen processes and controls
• Tracking and following up on remediation actions

Governance, compliance and advisory

You contribute to a strong governance environment by:

• Supporting compliance with policies, regulations, and standards
• Improving policies and internal control frameworks
• Providing advisory input on process efficiency and improvements
• Contributing to audit committee and governance reporting
• Leveraging data analytics and innovative audit techniques
• Keeping up to date with regulatory developments and audit practices

Your profile

We welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds who can demonstrate relevant experience and skills.

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Engineering, or a related field — or equivalent experience
• Experience in internal audit, risk management, or compliance (experience at a senior auditor level is an advantage)
• Professional certifications (e.g. CIA, CPA, CISA) are considered an asset
• Experience with audit tools and data analytics (e.g. Excel, BI tools)
• Solid understanding of internal control frameworks (e.g. COSO), risk management, and financial processes

Your skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail
• Ability to understand complex processes and identify risks and improvement areas
• Capability to interpret data, identify patterns, and perform root-cause analysis
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex topics clearly to different audiences
• Ability to build constructive working relationships and influence stakeholders
• Collaborative mindset, working effectively across teams and with external partners

Languages and mobility

• Professional communication skills in English, Dutch, and French (written and spoken)
• Willingness to travel mostly within Europe (approximately 30%)

What we offer

• A role with broad exposure across the organization and senior stakeholders
• Opportunities to shape governance, risk, and control practices
• A collaborative and international working environment
• A competitive salary package with growth opportunities
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development