Internal Audit Manager – Europe
Location: Feluy, Belgium (Hybrid) | 40–50% across European production sites
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent at Chemviron N.V. (part of Kuraray)
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The Kuraray Group is a global leader in specialty chemicals, fibers, and high-performance materials. In Europe, we operate a robust network of advanced manufacturing hubs.
As a Internal Auditor Manger, you will play a crucial role in evaluating and enhancing our internal control systems and processes for our entities in Europe. You will be responsible for conducting comprehensive audits to assess the effectiveness of our risk management practices, business processes, financial reporting (J-SOX), and compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards. You will report to the Head of Internal Audit Europe.
Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
* With limited supervision, perform and control the full audit cycle which includes risk management, planning and performing audit engagements, reporting audit results and follow up with management actions items.
* Identify and communicate control deficiencies or area of improvement and recommend practical and valuable solutions to address identified risks and improve process efficiency.
* Propose and use data analytics methodologies and tools to deepener the assurance and make more efficient the audit engagements.
* Ensure conformance with the Standards, Corporate Auditing Division methodologies, and project objectives throughout all the activities.
* Maintain internal audit documentation in the Group Audit Management System and contribute for preparing audit reports.
* Stay updated with European changes in laws and regulations to ensure compliance and recommend necessary adjustments to internal control systems and processes.
* Be an advisor to ensure process improvement and compliance.
* Work with multiple stakeholders.
* Travel in Europe to the Group's entities for approximately 40-50% of the time.
Required skills
The desired candidate will have:
* 8+ years of proven work experience as Internal Auditor or in a consultancy company in the internal audit field.
* Proficient working knowledge of data analytics technique and tools.
* Previous experienced in manufacturing companies.
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Engineering or related fields.
* Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
* Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to articulate complex audit findings and recommendations clearly and concisely.
* Strong ethical and professional conduct with a commitment to objectivity and confidentiality.
* Is a CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) or in the process of completing the certification.
* Finance and accounting knowledge
* Thorough knowledge of Global Internal Audit Standards.
* High attention to detail and good analytical skills.
* Fluent in English, good understanding of French and additional languages will be considered as a plus.
* SAP knowledge will be considered a plus.
What We Offer
We offer a challenging, dynamic work environment grounded in respect, cooperation, and value creation, with clear pathways for long-term career development. xjecrpw
Alongside a competitive base salary, this position features a comprehensive Belgian benefits package: standard annual leave (30 days) plus 15 additional days per year, company car with fuel card, representation and homework allowance, full pension and health insurance, €10 meal vouchers/day, holiday pay, full 13th-month salary plus an annual bonus.
To Apply or Learn More
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