Internal Audit Manager

Internal Audit Manager

Nipro Corporation

Mechelen, Belgium

e are looking for an Internal Audit Manager who is experienced, hands-on, and communicative to join us in our Audit team, based in our EMEA headquarters office in Mechelen, Belgium.

What you’ll do

• Set up and maintain efficient audit planning and infrastructure for financial statements and performance auditing;
• Lead and execute the annual internal audit and coordinate with external audit where required;
• Develop and manage internal audit procedures in accordance with local and international best practices;
• Maintain and improve governance structure for the internal audit department in alignment with the Audit Committee;
• Support the development of a risk management plan and advise management on reducing business and financial risks;
• Review the design of the company’s internal control framework, identify improvement opportunities, and communicate findings to the CEO and Audit Committee;
• Advise and propose process improvements to the business and monitor follow-up of action plans;
• Perform qualitative reviews on audit working papers and report audit findings to Management and the Audit Committee;
• Ensure close collaboration between the internal audit team, business stakeholders, and external resources through structured reporting;
• Conduct ad hoc investigations into identified or reported risks;
• Manage ad-hoc and risk-based audits covering operational and financial processes;
• Monitor and follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations;
• Monitor changes in regulations and best practices and apply these to internal audit activities;
• Train and mentor junior audit staff on compliance and internal audit methodologies;
• Collaborate with external auditors and regulatory bodies as required;
• Perform all tasks in accordance with ISO and regulatory requirements, considering Nipro’s values;
• Review performance of the internal audit team and activities annually;
• Provide ad-hoc Due Diligence support as required.

What you’ll need

• Minimum 9 years of relevant experience in auditing and finance post qualification;
• Minimum 3 years of people management experience;
• Considerable knowledge of accounting principles, practices, procedures, and auditing standards;
• Comprehensive knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Hands-on approach;
• Well-organized and capable of prioritizing and delegating work;
• Ability to manage deadlines and deliverables;
• Eye for detail and passion for analysis;
• Demonstrate and encourage ethical behavior and best practices;
• Willingness to travel (± 30% per year);
• Fluency in English is a must; additional languages are a plus.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in a multinational corporation or public accounting firm;
• Knowledge of other regulatory compliance frameworks (e.g., SOX, COSO);
• Familiarity with ERP systems and data analytics tools.

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