Position description
Job title
Head of Internal Audit Financial Sector
Function
Audit - Director
Roles & Responsibilities
As a Director in our Internal Audit team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and expanding our services within the financial services sector.
You will combine deep technical expertise with strong leadership skills, guiding both our clients and our teams to the next level.
You will be responsible for leading complex client engagements, building long-term trusted relationships, and contributing to the strategic growth of our practice.
You will also mentor and inspire our talented professionals, while ensuring high-quality service delivery.
In your role, you will:
1. Lead and oversee internal audit engagements, as well in full outsourcing modus as in co-sourcing, including contacts with supervisors (NBB and FSMA)
2. Advise clients at senior and executive level, providing actionable recommendations that strengthen their governance, control, and operational frameworks
3. Drive business development efforts, including identifying new opportunities, building client networks and contributing to thought leadership
4. Supervise, coach, and inspire teams, ensuring high performance and supporting their professional growth
5. Act as a trusted advisor to clients, facilitating workshops, leading steering committees, and presenting findings at executive level
6. Collaborate with other KPMG Advisory service lines to deliver integrated solutions across risk, compliance, transformation, technology, and strategy
7. Play a key role in the strategic direction and growth of our Internal Audit & Internal Control practice
Location
Zaventem HQ
Skills & Qualifications
• You hold a Master’s degree and bring at least 10 years of relevant experience in internal audit, internal controls, or risk management within the Financial Services sector
• You are Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or you have a Master in Internal Audit
• Proven ability to engage and advise at C-level and to build long-term client relationships
• Strong track record in business development and expanding client portfolios
• Excellent leadership skills with experience in managing and motivating diverse teams
• Deep understanding of the financial services industry and the associated regulatory landscape
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Strategic mindset with the ability to challenge the status quo and drive innovation
• Fluent in English, Dutch and French
We offer
At KPMG, we believe our people are the key to our success. As the Head of Internal Audit Financial Sector you will be at the forefront of shaping our Internal Audit practice, working with top-tier clients in an international and dynamic environment.
We offer you the opportunity to:
8. Take ownership of a strategic growth area within KPMG Belgium
9. Collaborate with high-performing colleagues across KPMG Advisory, KPMG Audit and KPMG Tax and Legal
10. Further develop your leadership, business development, and technical skills
11. Benefit from our strong global network and access to cutting-edge tools and methodologies