Audit Manager

Are you looking for a challenging role at a dynamic company where you play a crucial role within the audit team? Do you have a strong background in audit, combined with in-depth knowledge of the pension market and investments? Then this vacancy might be for you!

About the Company

As one of the largest pension insurers in the Netherlands, we play a vital role in the lives of our customers, ensuring their income for the future. We regularly make decisions that impact the world of tomorrow.

Within our organization, we strive to be the best version of ourselves and foster a culture centered on four behavioral pillars:

• Maximize your potential (and bring out the best in others)
• Stand for what you do (and do what you stand for)
• Strive for excellence (and improve what is good)
• Focus on results (because results provide direction).

We emphasize people, collaboration, and customer focus. We work together in an inclusive environment where everyone can flourish.

Internal Audit Department

The Internal Audit Department provides objective assurance and tailored recommendations on risk management, internal control, and governance for various business units. We focus primarily on operational, IT, compliance, project, and strategic audits with high inherent risk.

Our audit team consists of auditors with diverse backgrounds, all passionate about complex business processes and change management. Depending on their specific expertise, experiences, and interests, our internal auditors focus on different business units. The team is known for its professional yet informal work environment, with room for new initiatives and training. We work at our office in Amsterdam and from home, with a strong focus on developing professional skills, knowledge, and personal growth.

Your Role

As an Audit Manager, you will significantly contribute to the continuous improvement of a controlled business operation. You will operate at a strategic level, conducting impactful audits in various departments, including Investment Office, Commerce, Finance, Risk, Compliance, IT, and Operations. You will review relevant processes, systems, and embedded controls. The audit objects are diverse, providing a comprehensive overview of the company's operations. Additionally, you will act as an account manager and partner for senior management and external stakeholders (DNB, AFM, external accountant).

You will coordinate (complex) audits and serve as the content expert, bringing in-depth knowledge and extensive experience in (internal) audit. You will identify developments within the company and translate these into methodological audit approaches. You will contribute to the development of audit programs, perform audit activities, and report findings, conclusions, and recommendations to the responsible management. You will also frequently consult with senior management and external stakeholders on risk topics.

Requirements

• Completed HBO or University education, preferably in a financial direction.
• Completed postgraduate education ACCA, RA, RO, or RE.
• Several years of relevant work experience at a financial organization or as an auditor/consultant at an insurance company or accounting firm.
• Knowledge of or affinity with actuarial aspects of pensions/Solvency II, balance sheet management, and/or investments is a plus.
• Knowledge of governance, risk, and compliance issues.
• Proficiency in English, both spoken and written.

Competencies

• Excellent analytical skills and a positively critical attitude.
• Enthusiastic, proactive, and self-reliant.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within an audit team and with colleagues from other departments.
• Ability to combine result- and customer-oriented work, with strong persuasion skills and balanced judgment, distinguishing between main and minor issues.
• A good sense of humor and ambition are a plus.

What We Offer

• A versatile and challenging position.
• A dynamic work environment and great colleagues.
• A good balance between work and leisure (hybrid working).
• 216 hours of vacation based on a 36-hour workweek.
• Plenty of training and course opportunities (technical and personal development).
• Flexible working hours.
• Attention to health.
• Ample room for personal and professional growth, both within and outside of internal audit.

For more information or to apply, contact:

Arie Beckman
Arie.beckman@oliverjames.com / +31208088609