Senior IT Auditor

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As a Senior IT Auditor at AkzoNobel, you will play an important role in providing valuable and objective insights to management to improve the company's governance, risk management, and control activities. You will lead, coordinate, and execute internal audits, advise management on potential risks, and suggest improvements to internal controls. 

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).

What does AkzoNobel offer in return?

• Above average number of annual holidays: 46 days.
• Participation in the AkzoNobel pension plan.
• Fixed bonus (CLA).
• 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.