We are looking for an Internal Audit Manager who is experienced, hands-on, and communicative to join us in our Audit team, based in our EMEA headquarters office in Mechelen, Belgium.
What you’ll do
- Set up and maintain efficient audit planning and infrastructure for financial statements and performance auditing.
- Lead and execute the annual internal audit and coordinate with external audit where required.
- Develop and manage internal audit procedures in accordance with local and international best practices.
- Maintain and improve governance structure for the internal audit department in alignment with the Audit Committee.
- Support the development of a risk management plan and advise management on reducing business and financial risks.
- Review the design of the company’s internal control framework, identify improvement opportunities, and communicate findings to the CEO and Audit Committee.
- Advise and propose process improvements to the business and monitor follow-up of action plans.
- Perform qualitative reviews on audit working papers and report audit findings to Management and the Audit Committee.
- Ensure close collaboration between the internal audit team, business stakeholders, and external resources through structured reporting.
- Conduct ad hoc investigations into identified or reported risks.
- Manage ad-hoc and risk-based audits covering operational and financial processes.
- Monitor and follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations.
- Monitor changes in regulations and best practices and apply these to internal audit activities.
- Train and mentor junior audit staff on compliance and internal audit methodologies.
- Collaborate with external auditors and regulatory bodies as required.
- Perform all tasks in accordance with ISO and regulatory requirements, considering Nipro’s values.
- Review performance of the internal audit team and activities annually.
- Provide ad-hoc Due Diligence support as required.
What you’ll need
- Minimum 9 years of relevant experience in auditing and finance post qualification.
- Minimum 3 years of people management experience.
- Considerable knowledge of accounting principles, practices, procedures, and auditing standards.
- Comprehensive knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Hands-on approach.
- Well-organized and capable of prioritizing and delegating work.
- Ability to manage deadlines and deliverables.
- Eye for detail and passion for analysis.
- Demonstrate and encourage ethical behavior and best practices.
- Willingness to travel (± 30% per year).
- Fluency in English is a must; additional languages are a plus.
Preferred Skills
- Experience in a multinational corporation or public accounting firm.
- Knowledge of other regulatory compliance frameworks (e.g., SOX, COSO).
- Familiarity with ERP systems and data analytics tools.
Why you should apply
- We offer the right candidate the opportunity to develop and grow quickly in an international business setting.
- Alongside a competitive salary, you will join a friendly and dynamic working environment where autonomy and initiative are valued.
- Together with you and the team, we aim to create a great place to work that attracts talent from around the globe.