Senior IT Auditor

Working within a highly international and diversified audit team, you will be able to assess the internal control framework across a wide range of processes. Your expertise and insights will be invaluable in helping AkzoNobel to continuously improve and maintain the highest standards of governance and control.

 Responsibilities

• Lead or participate in internal audit assignments globally according to the Internal Audit Methodology. 
• (The lead auditor role involves leading the audit team and supporting the audit assignment manager in the overall execution of an audit. As a Senior Auditor, you are expected to lead your first audit within 6 months of appointment and, after that, lead more than one audit per quarter.)
• During audit preparation, provide input for the audit scope and information gathering process, set up and conduct interviews with the audit client, and document the preparations.
• During audit execution, review assigned process, identify risks, test key controls, assess the impact of control weaknesses, write audit observations and present conclusions.
• During audit finalization, complete audit documentation, update observations and actions, provide inputs to the audit report, facilitate the resolution of management comments and following up on actions.
• Stay relevant and current on audit knowledge and expertise.
• Collaborate and share knowledge within internal audit function.
• Assist internal audit management with functional activities and continuous improvement initiatives outside of audits as needed.

What do you need to have to be successful in this role?

• A bachelor's or master’s degree in a related field, such as information technology or business administration.
• Minimum 4 years of audit experience in public accounting and/or in a large internal audit function, ideally with experience in a large or mid-sized international manufacturing company
• Possess an audit-related certification (e.g., CISA, RE, or CIA) or in the process of obtaining one.
• SAP Knowledge (IT General Controls and Core Business Processes) 
• Experience with data analytics and visualization tools (such as Power BI, Celonis, Databricks, MS Fabric) would be advantageous.
• Knowledge and experience of Generally Accepted Auditing Standards and risk-based auditing
• Fluent in English, with proficiency in other languages being advantageous.
• Critical thinking, data analytics, and problem-solving skills.
• Good report writing and presentation skills.
• Can work effectively with team members and stakeholders.
• Can deliver results within budget and timeline. 
• Willing to travel up to 40% (worldwide).