Internal Audit Manager

As an Internal Audit Manager you work within all different aspects of our global businesses and organization to monitor and evaluate how well risks are being managed, the business is being governed and how good the internal processes are working.

You provide a consulting service, advising management on how to improve systems and processes and deliver the necessary assurance to our shareholders that our businesses are run effectively.

Your main priority is to make sure that audit risks are investigated versus internal policies and procedures and external laws and regulations. You will come up with cost-effective and actionable solutions to mitigate the company’s risk exposure and this in close collaboration with the auditee. Your focus will go beyond financial and operational processes as other factors such as reputation, information technology, environmental impact and ethics must also be considered.

**Key Accountabilities**:

- Identify key risk areas/issues within the organization through analysis/interviews and propose appropriate controls to mitigate the risks
- Discuss audit findings and recommendations with both senior and local management and capture these in the audit reports which are then distributed to the relevant people
- Execute and lead specific audit projects (surprise/target audits ) on request of top management or the Audit Committee
- Regular follow-up on the status of the management action plans + provide support for the audit committee presentations
- Contribute to the sharing of best practices across the group
- Contribute to the digital transformation of the audit function
- Ongoing revision and improvement of the corporate audit programs + identify opportunities to improve the way of remote auditing (via better use of systems and new techniques)
- Providing support and guidance to management on how to handle new opportunities
- Managing a variety of stakeholders and their expectations through regular meetings and communications
- Review the accuracy and reliability of financial information to management

**What are we looking for?**
- You have a Master degree in business/finance/economics with a minimum of 3 - 5 years’ experience in internal and/or external audit
- You are willing to travel to our worldwide locations
- You are an extraverted person who feels comfortable within different cultures and languages
- You are a good listener, eager to learn with an analytical mindset and the right attention to detail
- You are an effective communicator, both written and verbally, with the ability to influence all levels of the organization
- You are a tech-savvy person
- Fluent in English, good knowledge of Dutch and/or French and knowledge of any other languages is a plus
- Great knowledge of Excel, SAP, Power BI and Celonis is a plus

**Why would you join Puratos?**

You will be welcomed in a dynamic work environment where passion for innovation, team spirit and continuous improvement are key. You can count on a competitive salary package with attractive benefits such as:

- Meal vouchers (8€/day)
- Group, dental and hospitalization insurance fully paid by Puratos
- 13th month pay
- Company car
- Minimum 5 training days per year
- Responsibilities and the possibility to take ownership of your work

**Who are we?**

Puratos is a growing, international, Belgian family business with a team of more than 10 000 employees worldwide. Since 1919, we have been developing, producing and distributing innovative ingredients for the bakery, patisserie and chocolate sectors and helping our customers to be successful. We are committed to the health and well-being of people and protecting the planet.

Are you looking for the right recipe for your career? Choose Puratos, a Top Employer in Belgium.