Internal auditor

Sibelco Minerales, S.L.; Antwerpen; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Sibelco Minerales, S.L. is seeking an experienced professional to join as an Internal Audit & Risk Management specialist. This permanent position focuses on enhancing the internal control environment and enterprise risk management processes in a global context.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree and 5-6 years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently.

The role involves building the annual audit plan, executing audits, and providing strategic advice to senior management.

Qualifications

• 5-6 years of experience in internal audit, risk management, consulting, or financial control in an international environment.
• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks and audit methodologies.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are an asset.

Responsabilités

• Build the annual internal audit plan under supervision of the Group Head of Audit & Risk Management.
• Execute audits upon Audit Committee approval and report quarterly.
• Monitor audit observations to ensure timely implementation.
• Provide advice to enhance internal control standards and processes.
• Manage and develop the global enterprise risk management framework.

Connaissances

Internal audit

Risk management

Financial control

Stakeholder management

Analytical capability

Communication

Formation

Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or comparable field

Description du poste

At Sibelco, we advance life through materials. For over 150 years, we’ve been a trusted leader in sourcing, transforming, and distributing specialty industrial minerals. Our work powers progress across industries such as glass, ceramics, construction, coatings, polymers, and water purification. We are proud of our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and empowering people from all walks of life to thrive and make a meaningful impact.

Job Description

The role reports to the Group Head of Audit & Risk Management and works closely with senior management, global functions, and the Audit Committee. It plays a key role in strengthening Sibelco’s internal control environment, enterprise risk management, and audit effectiveness, while supporting continuous improvement and value creation across the Group.

Responsibilities

• Build the annual internal audit plan together with the team under the supervision of the Group Head of Audit & Risk Management.
• Execute audits upon Audit Committee approval and report quarterly to the Audit Committee.
• Monitor all audit observations in detail to ensure timely and effective implementation by local businesses and global functions; prepare consolidated quarterly follow‑up reports.
• Provide expert advice and recommendations to enhance internal control standards, processes, policies, and handbooks with the objective of reducing risk, improving efficiency, and strengthening financial performance.
• Support the continuous improvement of the Internal Audit function, including strategic assessments, development of audit methodology, digitalisation initiatives, and audit work programmes.
• Manage and further develop the global enterprise risk management framework, including the Sibelco risk matrix and risk architecture.
• Maintain regular interaction with business and functional management to understand processes, controls, and policies, and proactively recommend improvements.
• Represent Internal Audit & Risk Management in cross‑functional process improvement initiatives involving senior management and external stakeholders.
• Manage and coordinate co‑sourcing and outsourcing of Internal Audit & Risk Management activities with third‑party providers when required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a comparable field.
• 5‑6 years of proven experience in internal audit, risk management, consulting, or financial control in an international environment.
• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks, enterprise risk management, and audit methodologies.
• Experience working with senior management and Audit Committees.
• High analytical capability with a structured and pragmatic approach.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and operate effectively in a global matrix organisation.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are an asset.
• Willingness to travel internationally when required.

Employee Type

Permanent