Internal Audit Manager

EmpHire; Brussel Hoofdstad; Presencial; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

EmpHire, on behalf of a major Belgian financial institution, seeks a Functional Lead – Internal Audit to guide the audit team, ensure quality deliverables, and support senior management in shaping the department's strategy.

The role requires strong knowledge of internal audit and risk management, with fluency in Dutch and French and English, and willingness to travel between Belgian offices.

Formación

• Master's degree or equivalent professional experience in financial services.
• Formal audit leadership or coordination experience desirable.
• Knowledge of internal audit principles and risk management.

Responsabilidades

• Provide functional leadership across audit domains and oversee audit delivery.
• Coach auditors through the full audit lifecycle from planning to reporting.
• Review audit plans, testing approaches, findings and final reports.
• Ensure compliance with IIA standards and internal methodologies.
• Monitor quality and consistency of audit findings and documentation.
• Coordinate annual audit cycle across business areas.
• Maintain understanding of risks and developments across domains.
• Build relationships with business teams and risk/compliance functions.
• Contribute to improving audit methodologies and processes.
• Support Chief Audit Executive with strategic and operational activities for senior management and Audit Committee.

Conocimientos

Functional leadership

Internal Audit

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

CIA/CISA

Educación

Master's degree in Economics/Business/Finance

Descripción del empleo

Bruxelles, Belgium | Posted on 03/11/2026

Our client is a well-established financial institution looking to strengthen its Internal Audit function with the appointment of a Functional Lead – Internal Audit .

Internal Audit plays an independent role in ensuring the effectiveness of the organisation's risk management, internal controls and operational processes. Through a structured, risk-based approach, the department provides assurance to senior management and supports the organisation in maintaining strong governance standards.

As Functional Lead, you will play an important role in the continued development and management of the audit team. You will provide technical guidance and challenge to auditors throughout the audit process, oversee the quality and consistency of audit deliverables, and support the Chief Audit Executive in delivering the department's strategy and operational objectives.

You will also act as a key point of contact for senior stakeholders, including executive management and the Audit Committee.

Key Responsibilities

Provide functional leadership across a number of audit domains, overseeing the delivery and effectiveness of audit assignments.

Guide, coach and challenge auditors throughout the full audit lifecycle, from initial planning and scope definition through to reporting.

Review and validate audit plans, work programmes, testing approaches, findings and final reports.

Ensure audit activities comply with established methodologies and professional standards, including those of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).

Monitor the quality and consistency of audit findings, overall audit assessments and supporting documentation.

Coordinate the annual audit cycle across assigned business areas, including audit universe reviews, risk assessments and evaluation of results.

Maintain an ongoing understanding of risks and developments across assigned business domains, acting as a central point of contact for relevant stakeholders.

Build effective relationships across the organisation, working closely with business teams and second-line functions such as Risk and Compliance.

Contribute to the ongoing improvement of audit methodologies, processes and ways of working.

Support the Chief Audit Executive with strategic and operational activities, including the preparation of materials for senior management and Audit Committee meetings.

Your Profile

Master's degree, preferably in Economics, Business, Finance or a related field, or equivalent relevant professional experience within financial services.

At least 3–5 years of relevant experience in Internal Audit, Risk Management or a closely related discipline.

Previous experience in a functional leadership, audit coordination or senior audit role is highly desirable.

Strong technical knowledge of internal audit and risk management principles, with the ability to guide and challenge experienced professionals.

CIA or CISA certification is an advantage, or a willingness to obtain one.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present complex topics clearly to senior management.

Strong analytical capabilities and a structured, methodical approach to problem-solving.

A proactive and results-oriented mindset, with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate, coach and develop team members.

High levels of integrity, resilience and assertiveness, with the ability to perform effectively under pressure and within tight deadlines.

Fluent in Dutch and French, with an excellent command of English.

Willingness to travel regularly between the organisation's offices in different Belgian locations.