Group Internal Auditor - Brussels - Financial Services

Michael Page Belgium; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybrid; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working up to 3 days remote

Hospitalisation and ambulatory care

Pension insurance and fringe benefits

FlexReward plan

Work-life balance focus

Continuous learning opportunities

International exposure

Job summary

Michael Page Belgium represents an established international financial services group headquartered in Brussels and seeks an experienced Group Internal Auditor to reinforce its Group Internal Audit function.

The role covers end-to-end audits, risk-based planning and reporting to senior management, with IT/ICT audit exposure and opportunities for international assignments; hybrid work is available.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Economics, Finance or another relevant field.
• At least 7 years of relevant audit experience, ideally acquired within an international environment and/or a Big Four firm
• Strong knowledge of internal audit methodologies, risk-based auditing and internal control frameworks
• Previous exposure to IT/ICT audits is required
• Experience within Banking, Insurance or Financial Services is considered a strong asset
• A CIA, CISA or equivalent professional certification is considered an advantage
• Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to translate findings into practical and business-oriented recommendations
• Capable of managing complex audit assignments autonomously from start to finish
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to combine critical thinking with diplomacy and influence
• Proactive, structured and comfortable working independently within a compact audit team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, combined with a good command of Dutch and/or French

Responsibilities

• Perform financial, operational and compliance audits across the Group
• Support the Group Chief Internal Auditor in defining and implementing the risk-based internal audit plan
• Independently manage complex audit assignments from scoping to final reporting
• Assess internal controls, governance and risk management frameworks, including IT/ICT-related risks
• Formulate clear and practical recommendations based on audit findings
• Present audit results to senior management and governance bodies
• Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and action plans
• Coordinate audit follow-ups and contribute to the continuous improvement of the Internal Audit function

Skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication in English

Dutch or French

Auditing

Risk-based auditing

Independent/autonomous work

Education

Master's degree in Economics or Finance

Tools

IT/ICT auditing

Job description

Our client is an established international financial services group headquartered in Brussels. To strengthen its Group Internal Audit department, we are currently looking for an experienced Group Internal Auditor.

Client Details

Our client is an established international financial services group headquartered in Brussels. Operating in a regulated and international environment, the organisation combines financial expertise with a strong focus on governance, risk management and internal control.

To strengthen its Group Internal Audit department, we are currently looking for an experienced Group Internal Auditor.

Description

• Perform financial, operational and compliance audits across the Group
• Support the Group Chief Internal Auditor in defining and implementing the risk-based internal audit plan
• Independently manage complex audit assignments from scoping to final reporting
• Assess internal controls, governance and risk management frameworks, including IT/ICT-related risks
• Formulate clear and practical recommendations based on audit findings
• Present audit results to senior management and governance bodies
• Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and action plans
• Coordinate audit follow-ups and contribute to the continuous improvement of the Internal Audit function

Profile

• Master's degree in Economics, Finance or another relevant field
• At least 7 years of relevant audit experience, ideally acquired within an international environment and/or a Big Four firm
• Strong knowledge of internal audit methodologies, risk-based auditing and internal control frameworks
• Previous exposure to IT/ICT audits is required
• Experience within Banking, Insurance or Financial Services is considered a strong asset
• A CIA, CISA or equivalent professional certification is considered an advantage
• Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to translate findings into practical and business-oriented recommendations
• Capable of managing complex audit assignments autonomously from start to finish
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to combine critical thinking with diplomacy and influence
• Proactive, structured and comfortable working independently within a compact audit team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, combined with a good command of Dutch and/or French

Job Offer

• A permanent contract within a stable and international financial organisation
• A senior role with significant autonomy and exposure to senior management and governance bodies
• A competitive salary package based on your experience and expertise
• Hospitalisation and ambulatory care insurance
• Pension insurance and additional fringe benefits
• Flexible benefits through a FlexReward plan
• Hybrid working arrangement with up to 3 days of remote working
• Strong focus on work-life balance
• Continuous learning opportunities to further develop your audit expertise
• International exposure through audit assignments across different Group entities