Senior Internal Auditor

Viridien; Massy; Hybride; EUR 65 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Attractive salary and bonus scheme

Initial 25 days of annual leaves + 14 days paid reduced working time

PEE/PERCO/CET Pension Savings Plan

Access to company restaurant with subsidized price

Reimbursement of 50% of public transportation card

Access to equipped Gym

Confidential employee assistance program

Résumé du poste

Viridien is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor based in Massy. The role involves leading audit assignments, evaluating risk management and governance processes, and providing actionable recommendations.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s degree with 5+ years of experience in audit. Responsibilities include designing audit programs, communicating findings to management, and coaching junior team members. Benefits include a hybrid work model and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in audit.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsabilités

• Design tailored audit programs and obtain validation from the Audit Director.
• Lead audit meetings and coordinate engagements across international stakeholders.
• Assess internal controls and identify gaps.

Connaissances

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Team player

Problem-solving

Leadership

French proficiency

English proficiency

Formation

Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Audit

Description du poste

Viridien (www.viridiengroup.com) is an advanced technology, digital and Earth data company that pushes the boundaries of science for a more prosperous and sustainable future. With our ingenuity, drive and deep curiosity we discover new insights, innovations, and solutions that efficiently and responsibly resolve complex natural resource, digital, energy transition and infrastructure challenges.

Job Summary

Group Internal Audit represents the organization’s third line of defense, providing independent and objective assurance to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors and Executive Management. Through a risk-based approach, the function evaluates the effectiveness of risk management, governance, and internal control processes across the organization. Internal audits are conducted regularly across all business areas and organizational levels within the Viridien Group. During engagement planning, internal auditors assess the activity’s objectives and related strategies, identify significant risks, evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of governance and control frameworks, and highlight opportunities for improvement. Independence and professional judgment are essential to establish a robust risk-based audit approach and allocate appropriate resources.

About The Team

As a Senior Internal Auditor, you will join a team of four professionals located in Massy and Rotterdam. You will lead and execute internal audit assignments in line with the Group Internal Audit (GIA) Charter and the company’s Code of Ethics. You will be fully accountable for audit engagements from the planning phase through execution to follow-up, ensuring high-quality delivery and meaningful business impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Design tailored audit programs and obtain validation from the Audit Director
• Lead audit meetings and coordinate engagements across international stakeholders
• Assess internal controls, identify gaps, and ensure alignment with Group policies
• Provide actionable recommendations and co-develop pragmatic improvement plans
• Produce clear audit reports and communicate key findings to management
• Monitor the implementation of action plans and ensure timely follow-up
• Support and coach junior team members
• Coordinate audit activities and report progress to the Internal Audit Director
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of Internal Audit practices and tools

Qualifications

• Required:
  • Master’s degree from a Business School or university with a specialization in Accounting, Finance, or Audit
  • Minimum 5 years of professional experience
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
  • Team player with autonomy, curiosity, and professional skepticism
  • High level of integrity, objectivity, and root-cause analysis capability
  • Solid end-to-end process understanding and systems thinking
  • Advanced problem-solving and investigative skills
  • Proven leadership and influencing capabilities
  • Professional proficiency in French and English

Preferred

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in audit including 3 years in external audit in Big Four environment and at least 2 years in internal audit

Benefits

• An international culture in which the well-being and development of our employees are a top priority
• Attractive salary and bonus scheme
• Initial 25 days of annual leaves + 14 days of paid reduced working time per year
• PEE/PERCO/CET Pension Savings Plan
• Hybrid work: up to 2 days per week working from home
• Access to company restaurant with subsidized price
• Access to benefits from Company works council
• Reimbursement of 50% of public transportation card in Ile-de-France region
• Attractive sustainable mobility incentive
• Love sports? Access to equipped Gym with reasonable price
• Wellbeing Teale app – for helping you to evaluate and improve your mental health
• Confidential employee assistance program to support our staff covering counselling, wellbeing, legal & financial issues

Our Hiring Process

At Viridien, we are committed to delivering a respectful, inclusive, and transparent recruitment experience. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to provide individual feedback to every applicant. Only candidates whose qualifications closely match the role criteria will be contacted for an interview. We do, however, aim to share personalized feedback with those who progress to the first round of interviews and beyond.

We are also dedicated to ensuring that our hiring process accessible to all. If you require any reasonable adjustments to fully participate in the application or interview stages, please don’t hesitate to contact your recruiter directly.

We see things differently. Diversity fuels our innovation, we value the unique ways in which we differ, and we are committed to equal employment opportunities for all professionals.