Internal ICT Auditor Europe

Nikon Europe; Amstelveen; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nikon Europe seeks an Internal ICT Auditor to strengthen IT governance, cybersecurity, risk management, and controls across 45 European locations. You will shape audit priorities, craft innovative approaches, and collaborate with a European team to deliver value beyond predefined checklists.

You will influence scope, develop methodologies, and build stakeholder relationships while reporting to the Internal Audit function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in ICT, finance or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in IT Audit, IT Risk Advisory, Technology Risk, Digital Trust, or Technology Assurance.
• Knowledge of ISO 27001, COBIT, IT General Controls (ITGC).
• Professional certifications such as CISA, RE, EMITA, or equivalent are an advantage.
• Experience with data analytics tools such as Alteryx or similar platforms.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Experience within a Big 4 or comparable consulting environment is highly valued.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and international environment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and improve risk management, internal controls, and governance processes.
• Conduct ICT audits aligned with ISO 27001, COBIT, and ITGC frameworks.
• Participate in operational and integrated audits across business units.
• Assess IT infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity controls, and data management.
• Promote IT risk awareness and support local businesses in strengthening controls.
• Identify and assess risks related to AI and emerging technologies.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors to ensure policy compliance.
• Build relationships with subsidiary management and operational teams across Europe.
• Prepare audit reports, recommendations, and track remediation.

Skills

ICT audit

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Independent/ownership

Big 4 exposure

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in ICT/Finance/related field

Tools

Alteryx

Job description

Job Description

Drive ICT Audit Excellence Across 45 Nikon Locations in Europe

Are you an ICT Auditor who wants more than a checklist-driven role? Do you enjoy identifying risks, influencing improvements, and use your expertise to create meaningful value.

Are you an ICT Auditor who wants more than a checklist-driven role? Do you enjoy identifying risks, influencing improvements, and use your expertise to create meaningful value. At Nikon Europe, we are looking for an Internal ICT Auditor to join our European Internal Audit team (5 people). As the ICT subject matter expert within a team of five auditors, you will play a key role in assessing and strengthening IT governance, cybersecurity, risk management, and control processes across our European organization. What makes this opportunity unique is the degree of autonomy and ownership . You will not simply execute predefined audits. You will have the opportunity to influence audit priorities, shape the scope of your work, develop innovative approaches, and contribute to the future development of Internal Audit within Nikon Europe. Working across 45 Nikon locations throughout Europe , you will gain broad exposure to different business operations, technologies, and cultures while building relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Why Join Nikon Europe?

Opportunity to Make an Impact

This role offers a high level of professional responsibility and ownership. We trust our auditors to identify opportunities, challenge existing practices, and determine where they can add the most value.

You Will Have The Opportunity To

• Influence the focus and scope of ICT audits.
• Introduce innovative audit techniques and data-driven approaches.
• Develop tools and methodologies that improve audit effectiveness.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across Europe.
• Contribute to the continuous development of the Internal Audit function.

At Nikon we value a “ Genki ” work environment and good live-work balance. We value flexibility and provide a fair compensation and benefit packages. We work partly from home and have great coffee at the office.

International Exposure

You will work closely with colleagues across Europe, supporting 45 Nikon locations and gaining insight into a wide range of business activities and technologies.

Travel Across Europe

The role includes approximately 15-20% travel , mainly within Europe and the UK.

Your Responsibilities

• Evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, internal controls, and governance processes.
• Conduct ICT audits aligned with ISO 27001, COBIT, and IT General Control frameworks.
• Participate in operational and integrated audits across various business units and functions.
• Assess IT infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity controls, and data management processes.
• Promote IT risk awareness and support local businesses in strengthening their control environments.
• Identify and assess risks related to Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors to ensure compliance with Nikon Group policies and regulatory requirements.
• Build trusted relationships with subsidiary management and operational teams throughout Europe.
• Prepare audit reports, recommendations, and monitor remediation activities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in ICT governance, cybersecurity, and audit methodology.
• Contribute to the development of audit standards, approaches, and documentation across the Internal Audit department.

Job Requirements

What You Bring

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in ICT, finance or a related field.
• Approximately 3-5 years of experience in IT Audit, IT Risk Advisory, Technology Risk, Digital Trust, or Technology Assurance.
• Knowledge of control standards (like ISO 27001, COBIT, IT General Controls (ITGC).
• Professional certifications such as CISA, RE, EMITA, or equivalent are an advantage.
• Experience with data analytics tools such as Alteryx or similar platforms.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• A proactive, independent, and solution-oriented mindset.
• Experience within a Big 4 or comparable consulting environment is highly valued.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and international environment.
• Interested in AI field and improvements company wide.

What Success Looks Like

You are curious, analytical, and comfortable working independently and in a team. You enjoy taking ownership, influencing decisions, and helping organizations improve. You thrive in an environment where you are trusted to determine priorities, build relationships, and make a visible contribution to the business. If you are looking for a role where you can combine ICT expertise, international exposure, international exposure and professional responsibility , while contributing to the future development of Internal Audit within Nikon Europe, we would love to hear from you.

Join Nikon Europe and make your impact across Europe.