Associate Audit Manager

Let's paint a picture of the role

As an Associate Audit Manager, you will manage standard or lead complex, high-impact global audits across all of AkzoNobel's operational processes with a high level of autonomy. You will be a trusted advisor, delivering valuable and objective insights to management to improve AkzoNobel's governance, risk management, and control activities. In addition, you will be seen as a leader in the audit team, mentor, and coach audit staff during audit assignments, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of work. You will also play an important role in internal audit functional initiatives, such as stakeholder management, audit methodology and process improvements, knowledge development, and transfer activities.

Responsibilities

• Participate in global internal audit assignments. For up to 50% of the audits you participated in, you will act as Lead Auditor (complex audits) or Audit Assignment Manager (standard audits) and be responsible for the end-to-end audit management and execution. 
• Demonstrate leadership in overall audit execution, manage and coach auditors on an assignment basis, and interact effectively with stakeholders.
• Audit preparation phase: Ensure effective audit preparation utilizing data analytics, resulting in a clear audit scope and schedule. Evaluate the design effectiveness of relevant controls and document the audit preparation work.
• Audit execution phase: Validate the process understanding, identify possible risks, verify control design and operating effectiveness, write clear audit observations, and present results.
• Audit finalization phase: Finalize audit documentation and draft the audit report according to quality standards. Review management feedback and update the audit report where necessary.
• Support other internal audit functional initiatives, such as collaborations with business unit and functional management, audit methodology improvements, and knowledge management activities.

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 accounting, auditing, economics, or business administration. A master’s degree is advantageous.
• Possess audit-related certifications such as CIA (or RA, RO, RC, CPA).
• Minimum 6 years of audit experience in public accounting and/or a large internal audit function
• Relevant working experience in a large or mid-sized international manufacturing company.
• Good knowledge and experience of Generally Accepted Auditing Standards and risk-based auditing.
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong English proficiency, with any other major language(s) as an advantage.
• Proven ability to lead audit teams and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in audit software and data analytics tools.
• Willingness to travel up to 40% (worldwide).
   

What does AkzoNobel offer in return?

• Above average number of annual holidays: 46 days.
• Participation in the AkzoNobel pension plan.
• Fixed bonus.
• Travel expenses to and from work.
• Opportunities for ongoing education and professional development.
• Hybrid way of working.
• Being part of events and networking platforms.
• Paint with a discount.

More information on how to apply?

We welcome your online application via https://careers.akzonobel.com/.
If you have questions about the role or interview process, please contact Berber Wegener at Berber.wegener@akzonobel.com.

The recruitment process includes a selection of the best applications received through the system, interview rounds, and further steps. An online assessment and an employment screening are part of the selection process.