Financial Auditor

Swift Transportation; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Swift is seeking an experienced Audit professional to join the Belgium-based Audit Team. You will perform and lead audits, develop planning and test documents, and ensure findings are validated and reported.

The role requires collaboration, strong English, and willingness to travel across regions. The successful candidate will have a university degree in accounting/finance/economics, 5+ years of audit experience, and comfort with SAP, MS Office, and ITGC.

Qualifications

• University degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics.
• CPA or CIA certification is a plus.
• At least 5 years of experience in Internal/External Audit.
• Additional experience in financial planning, budgeting, reporting, marketing or consulting is a plus.
• Knowledge of SAP, MS Office, IT General Controls.
• Strong analytical, communication and planning skills; English required; French or Dutch desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with execution of audits within per-established budgets and scope statements; progress to Lead Auditor as skills develop.
• Contribute to development of planning documents.
• Develop detailed test plans for adequate testing of controls.
• Perform and document audit fieldwork per Internal Audit Manual guidance and validate findings.
• Assist with audit report preparation and key meetings during the audit process.
• Provide follow-up on audit recommendations and closure requests.
• Monitor status of system components, projects and products through reports.
• Maintain professional, productive relationships with line management and staff; work in a team and communicate with internal/external customers; travel as needed.

Skills

Audit experience

English proficiency

Communication

Planning

Teamwork

Travel readiness

Analytical ability

Learning mindset

Leadership potential

Education

Bachelor/University degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics

Advanced degree or CPA/CIA certification a plus

Tools

SAP

MS Office

IT General Controls

Job description

ABOUT US

We’re the world’s leading provider of secure financial messaging services, headquartered in Belgium. We are the way the world moves value – across borders, through cities and overseas. No other organisation can address the scale, precision, pace and trust that this demands, and we’re proud to support the global economy.

We’re unique too. We were established to find a better way for the global financial community to move value – a reliable, safe and secure approach that the community can trust, completely. We’re always striving to be better and are constantly evolving in an ever-changing landscape, without undermining that trust. Five decades on, our vibrant community reflects the complexity and diversity of the financial ecosystem. We innovate diligently, test exhaustively, then implement fast. In a connected and exciting era, our mission has never been more relevant. Swift now has a presence in 200+ countries and legal territories to serve a community of more than 12,000 banks and financial institutions.

What to expect

You will be part of the Audit Team based in Belgium. You will be following current best practices in Internal Audit and make recommendations contributing to the continued achievement of Swift”s strategic goals and objectives.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assist with the execution of assigned share of audits within per-established budgets and scope statements, and gradually develop into being able to take a Lead Auditor role;
• Participate to the development of the planning documents;
• Assisting with the development of detailed test plans enabling adequate testing of the specified controls;
• Perform and document audit fieldwork in accordance with applicable guidance in the Internal Audit Manual and contributing to validating findings;
• Contribute to the clearance of audit exceptions raised during fieldwork and assist with the preparation of audit reports as well as helping prepare for key meetings during the audit process;
• Provide timely assistance in the follow-up on audit recommendations and audit issues requests for closure;
• Monitor periodic operational and other reports on the status of system components, projects and products;
• Contribute to establishing and/or maintaining professional, productive working relationships with line management and staff.
• You must be able to work as part of a team, work independently as required and communicate effectively with internal and external customers. The job may require traveling to locations within Asia, Europe and Americas.

What Will Make You Successful

• University degree - preferably a Business Major in Accounting/Finance or Economics.
• Advanced Degree and/or professional certification(s) (CPA – CIA) is (are) a plus.
• At least 5 years relevant professional experience in Internal and/or External Audit.
• Additional experience in financial planning, budgeting, reporting, marketing or consulting is a plus.
• Knowledge of SAP, MS Office, IT General Controls.
• We are looking for candidates with excellent analytical, communication and planning skills, eager to learn and with a constructive attitude. You must have good communication skills and command of English. French or Dutch desirable.

What we offer

We give you the freedom to be yourself. We are creating an environment of unique individuals – like you – with different perspectives on the financial industry and the world. A diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone’s voice counts and where you can reach your full potential.

We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation related to accessibility during your application or interview, please contact [e-mail] or indicate this in your application.

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All requests are confidential and will not affect your candidacy.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Swift, we are dedicated to building a workplace where people can bring their full selves and ideas to the team, so if you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single qualification.