Technical Specialist

h3Shape the future of audit methodology and technology /h3 pReady to combine your audit expertise with innovation and methodology? Perfect timing We’re looking for a Technical Specialist – Audit Assurance Technology Standards. /p pIf you enjoy translating complex audit standards into practical tools, improving the way auditors work, and collaborating on technology-driven improvements within audit, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a real impact. /p pYou’ll act as the operational link between our Audit Assurance Tech Innovation Committee and the Technical (AA Compliance) team, ensuring that new technologies, evolving standards and audit methodology move forward together. /p h3What will you be doing? /h3 pForget static methodologies that gather dust. You keep our audit approach sharp, practical and future‑proof. /p ul liTranslate evolving standards into practice – Monitor new audit standards, regulatory updates and guidance from the BDO network. You analyse the impact and convert these developments into concrete updates for methodology, templates and guidance used by our audit teams. /li liDevelop practitioner‑friendly tools – Revise and maintain audit templates, checklists and guidance. You ensure they remain compliant, user‑friendly and efficient, striking the right balance between innovation, quality and practicality. /li liBridge innovation and compliance – Work closely with the Innovation Officer within Audit Assurance to assess new audit tools and technologies. You provide compliance input, methodology requirements and risk assessments to ensure new solutions truly support the audit process. /li liContribute to audit technology initiatives – Collaborate with internal teams, international member firms and external partners (such as startups or solution providers) to explore new technologies that can strengthen the audit practice. /li liSupport pilots and implementations – Analyse the impact of new tools or methodology updates, help coordinate pilot projects and identify training or change management needs for our audit teams. /li liCommunicate changes clearly – Produce concise guidance, change logs and practitioner updates whenever templates, processes or standards evolve. /li liEnsure consistency across technical initiatives – Work closely with other technical specialists to maintain alignment and quality across the different components of our audit methodology. /li /ul h3What do you bring to the table? /h3 h3Your Foundation /h3 ul liMinimum 5 years of experience in audit (Big Four, national firm or similar environment) /li liStrong interest in audit standards, methodology and compliance /li liAffinity with technology and experience with digital audit tools or data analytics /li liAdvanced Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, Power Query / Power Pivot; basic VBA is a plus) /li liExperience with SharePoint or similar document management systems /li liExperience developing templates, guidance documents or policy updates /li liProfessional qualification such as CPA, CA or CIA is a plus but not required /li liFluency in English; Dutch or French is an asset /li /ul h3Your Personality /h3 ul liYou enjoy translating complex technical requirements into clear, practical solutions /li liYou combine a strong compliance mindset with curiosity for new technologies /li liYou are structured and detail‑oriented, with strong version control and documentation discipline /li liYou work independently and proactively, while collaborating smoothly with colleagues across teams /li liYou are comfortable managing multiple small projects simultaneously /li liYou’re motivated to collaborate internationally with other BDO member firms and contribute to shared initiatives /li /ul h3What do we bring to the table? /h3 h3Our Commitment To You /h3 ul liHelp shape the future of audit – Contribute directly to the development of a technology‑driven audit methodology that enables smarter, faster and more reliable assurance. /li liInnovation meets expertise – Work at the intersection of audit standards, methodology and emerging technologies. /li liInternational collaboration – Connect with experts across the BDO network and contribute to global initiatives and knowledge sharing. /li liContinuous development – Expand your expertise through BDO Academy, internal technical communities and external training opportunities. /li liA collaborative culture – Join a team that values knowledge sharing, innovation and practical impact. /li liA competitive reward package – Enjoy a market‑aligned salary package including a company car with charging pass, phone subscription, health insurance, pension plan, meal and eco vouchers and a net allowance. Through our Flexible Income Plan you can tailor your package to your personal needs. /li /ul pReady to improve how audit works from the inside out? /p pAt BDO, you’ll help shape the tools, methodology and technologies our auditors rely on every day. If you enjoy combining technical depth