Manager Internal Audit

The organisation 

For completing the Finance team of 5 colleagues in Amsterdam we are urgently and on a short notice recruiting an talented and proactive Manager Internal Audit. Our client is an Asian international manufacturer of electronics and ceramics. They are based in one of their main offices in the Amsterdam area. 

The position

The Manager Internal Audit is responsible to manage and analyze the independent appraisal of the effectiveness of the policies, procedures and standards by which KDE’s (KDE-G’s) financial, physical and information resources are managed. Besides, the Internal Auditor reviews and approves the work performed by members of the audit team. He/she is also responsible to carry out the audits. The Internal Auditor Manager reports to the President/CFO and the Senior Manager Internal control department of KDE. He/she is also responsible to report to the Corporate Audit Division of Kyocera Document Solutions Corporation. Although you work independently, you are in close contact with the Internal Controls team (12 people). 

Tasks & responsibilities

Internal audit leads the SOX audits, operational audit, Financial audits and monitors corresponding follow up actions, is also responsible for communication with the External Auditor. In close cooperation with the external auditor the Financial audit is planned. The Manager IAD also supports the Senior Manager Internal Control in various requested projects. Core activities for Managing the Internal audit department: Plans, organizes and carries out the internal audit function (SOX audit, operational audit and financial audit), including the preparation of an audit plan which fulfils the responsibilities of the department, scheduling and assigning work and estimating resource needs.

Responsible in increasing the soft skills/ knowhow of the members of the Internal audit team. Responsible for Master plan of the Internal Audit Department. Responsible for reviewing the Operational Audit reports prepared by the members of the Internal audit team before submitting this to Top Management. Responsible to report to both KDC Corporate Audit Division and KDE Management on the policies, programs and activities of the department. Maintains relations with external auditors and ensure that each party is not only aware of the other's work but also well briefed on areas of concern. Recommends and discusses the possibilities for realizing operational or control improvements and monitors corresponding of follow up actions. Identifies risks resulting from internal or external changes on a continuous basis. Is involved in various projects within the KDE-G to increase the control environment. This is done under supervision of the Senior Manager EMPD.

Special tasks requested by management Internal audit Manager conducts special tasks requested by Senior management based on audit know-how and skills. The Internal Auditor is also collaborating in close cooperation with the Internal Control department to close audit findings. Core activities for special tasks Conducts any reviews or tasks requested by KDE (Top)Management or KDC Corporate Audit Division, provided a such reviews and tasks do not compromise the independence or objectivity of the internal audit function. The Internal Audit Manager provides both KDE (Top)management and the KDC Corporate Audit Division with an opinion on the internal controls at KDE-G in close cooperation with the Senior Management of EMPD. Supports KDE-G corporate Governance Program. 

Candidate profile

You will need at least 3 years of experience within an audit role (internal or external). You hold a RA/CPA/ACCA title or you are close to graduating on one of these. You have experience with SOX and ideally you have worked with SAS70, IRFS and US GAAP. Preferably you have a Big-4 background, but an internal auditor within the manufacturing industry will be sufficient as well. You have knowledge of all company procedures, regulations, policy and objectives. You have a very good knowledge of project management and a good knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Visio and Project. You will need to be fluent in English, spoken and written. You are ambitious, pro-active, convincing, flexible, co-operative, result-oriented, team-player, and you have leadership skills. 

The offer

In return for your hard work and ambitious personality you will work within an international organization with a broad scope of responsibilities in a hierarchy company culture. The organization offers a competitive salary with a strong secondary package. 

Interested?

Is this the vacancy you have been looking for? Please do not hesitate to apply by sending your CV, preferably in .doc-format to Tom Schraverus by using the link below. If you’ve got any more questions in the meantime? Please contact us by calling +31 (0) 6 46 89 16 54.