Internal Auditor

Elia Group; Brussel; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance

Hospitalisation insurance

Ambulant care insurance for family

Meal vouchers (€10/day)

Employee shares discounts

Job summary

Elia Group is hiring an Internal Auditor to strengthen our Internal Audit, Risk Management and Compliance team. You will assess controls across operations, IT and finance, develop recommendations and support management in strengthening risk practices.

You will work with colleagues in Belgium and Germany, coaching teams, and ensuring high-quality audit responses. Fluency in English, French and Dutch is required; CIA certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of internal audit experience.
• Ability to draw conclusions and make recommendations.
• Manage evolving or competing priorities constructively.
• IT audit and data analysis experience a plus.
• Diplomacy and strong communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Review operational, IT and financial processes for internal control and efficiency.
• Plan and execute audit assignments, validate findings, write recommendations.
• Ensure processes comply with governance and external laws/regulations.
• Collaborate with Belgium and Germany teams and other control functions.
• Build a network to identify risks and extract insights for management.
• Translate audit observations into clear reports for senior management.
• Monitor action plans across audited departments.

Skills

English fluency

French

Dutch

IT audit

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Education

CIA certification

5+ years internal audit

Tools

GRC software

Audit tooling

Job description

Excited to work for a key Belgian player in the energy landscape?

The Belgian and European energy landscape is in full swing. Did you know that Elia Belgium plays a crucial role in this? As part of Elia Group, a European transmission system operator, Elia Belgium ensures the reliability and sustainability of the electricity supply in our country.

Side-by-side with your talented colleagues, you will play a part in building a sustainable, green and reliable energy infrastructure that stimulates economic growth and reduces our ecological footprint.

Only together can we make the biggest impact possible! We believe in the power of diversity: we are convinced that an inclusive and diverse work environment leads to more innovation, creativity and better results.

Internal Auditor

Requisition ID: 10659

Posting Start Date: 13/10/2026

Function

Are you ready to support the energy transition by giving assurance and making a tangible impact? Elia Group's Internal Audit Department engaging an Internal Auditor to review the effectiveness of controls and processes. The audit team develops a constructive and positive relationship with all management levels and it tends to continually optimise and increase the quality of its services.
In this dynamic role, you'll work within our Internal Audit, Risk Management and Compliance team, coaching and supporting colleagues at Elia in enhancing their risk management practices. You will be coached by and report to the Internal Audit Manager.
As an Internal Auditor, you will have a versatile and influential role with following responsibilities

• Review the company’s operational, IT and financial processes to ensure they are satisfactory in terms of internal control, effectiveness and efficiency.
• Prepare, plan and execute audit assignments, validate findings and establish recommendations.
• Check that processes comply with the governance principles applicable within the company and with external laws and regulations.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration Collaborate with your Audit, Risk & Compliance colleagues in Belgium and Germany as well as with many other second line control functions.
• Network Building Build a robust network, both internally and externally, to swiftly identify emerging risks and leverage expert insights.
• Effective Communication Translate audit observations into clear, effective reports and language tailored for senior and executive management audiences. Present the audit results at the various levels concerned.
• Periodically monitor the execution of action plans agreed with the audited departments.

Efficient Information Exchange Leverage GRC software to gather and exchange information efficiently with risk and action owners and other control functions, including Internal Audit and Risk & Compliance teams in both Belgium and Germany.

Your Profile

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in internal audit giving you a solid understanding of planning and executing internal audits.
• The ability to draw conclusions and make effective recommendations out of all information gathered.
• The capacity to manage evolving or competing priorities constructively.
• IT audit and data analysis experience would be a plus.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• The ability to work independently as well as in (cross-functional) teams.
• A pragmatic and hands-on approach.
• Diplomacy.
• Fluency in English, French, and Dutch.
• Knowledge of Elia or the electricity sector is a plus as well as a CIA certification.
  

Offer

• Salary: a competitive salary package, allowance for representation expenses, year-end bonus, double vacation pay, meal vouchers (€10 per working day), eco-vouchers, sport & culture vouchers, bonuses based on individual and group results.
• Insurance: group insurance, hospitalisation insurance, ambulant care insurance for the whole family and also personal accident insurance.
• Vacation: You will be entitled to 20 vacation days and 5 additional vacation days, 6 local days, 4 exempt days (after 1 year of employment) and up to 5 long-service days (1 day for every 3 years in employment).
• Social fund: Year-end vouchers, birth and marriage allowance. We will also cover part of the cost of glasses, a dental prosthesis or similar needs.
• Communication: you will be given an iPhone, a phone subscription (for work and private use) and a laptop with internet reimbursement.
• Discounts: you will enjoy a 30% discount on your gas and electricity bill.
• Mobility: we will offer you a company car and public transport or a mobility budget.
• Elia shares: Elia will give you the opportunity to subscribe to shares with a discount of 16.66% on the average share price.

Location

There’s something electric in the air with this job offer!

In exchange for your work and dedication, you enjoy the following benefits:

• A job full of variety with a top employer: Elia encourages innovation and collaboration.Within our company you will be at the forefront of the energy transition, and you will have the chance to contribute to ground-breaking technologies designed to accelerate this transition. It is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to further develop your knowledge and skills.
• Focus on personal growth and well-being at work:Discover a wide range of professional training and coaching opportunities that are guaranteed to give your personal growth a solid boost. At the same time, as a top employer, we put maximum effort into a positive work culture in which your well-being is central.
• Development opportunities for a challenging career:At Elia, we encourage you to seek out and seize new professional opportunities. You will enjoy complete freedom to shape your career on your own terms.
• A diverse team of passionate colleagues:Elia puts a high value on diversity and inclusion. You will join a diverse and passionate team that enjoys sharing knowledge and leading the way towards a more sustainable future together.

These are just a few of the benefits that distinguish Elia as a Top Employer. We are convinced that your contribution to our team will be invaluable and look forward to welcoming you soon!