Senior Internal Auditor

Apollo Solutions; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Apollo Solutions is partnering with a global manufacturing leader to recruit a Senior Internal Auditor to join its international Audit function. You will execute risk-based audits across geographies, assess controls, and test SOX compliance.

You will analyze data, report findings, and work with stakeholders to drive improvements. Travel approximately 30% is expected; strong communication and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• 5+ years in internal or external audit or related role.
• Experience with manufacturing clients.
• Professional qualification such as CPA, CIA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent.
• Experience with SOX, internal controls, governance, risk management.
• Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Excel; Power BI/Tableau advantageous.
• Willingness to travel internationally (~30%).

Responsibilities

• Execute risk-based internal audit assignments across a global business.
• Evaluate effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, governance, and compliance processes.
• Identify control weaknesses and provide practical recommendations to improve business processes.
• Conduct financial and operational audits, including SOX control testing.
• Analyse financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Prepare clear audit documentation and reports to support findings and recommendations.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across multiple business units and geographies.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives relating to audit methodology, technology, and data analytics.

Skills

Internal audit

SOX compliance

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Professional qualification (CPA/CIA/ACCA/ACA)

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Audit software

Job description

Amsterdam | 3 days on-site

We have partnered with a global leader in the manufacturing sector who are looking for a Senior Internal Auditor to join its international Audit function.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute risk-based internal audit assignments across a global business, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with professional standards.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, governance, and compliance processes.
• Identify control weaknesses and provide practical recommendations to improve business processes and operational efficiency.
• Conduct financial and operational audits, including SOX control testing and substantive testing.
• Analyse financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Prepare clear audit documentation and reports to support findings and recommendations.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across multiple business units and geographies.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives relating to audit methodology, technology, and data analytics.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years' experience in internal audit, external audit, public accounting, or a related industry role.
• Experience working with Manufacturing clients or within a Manufacturing organisation
• Professional qualification such as CPA, CIA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent.
• Experience in SOX compliance, internal controls, corporate governance, risk management, and compliance testing.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience analysing financial data and identifying business risks.
• Proficiency in Excel; exposure to Power BI, Tableau, audit software, or data analytics tools is advantageous.
• Willingness to travel internationally (approximately 30%).