General information Reference 2025-1231 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: Lead and oversee internal audit engagements, as well in full outsourcing modus as in co-sourcing, including contacts with supervisors (NBB and FSMA) Advise clients at senior and executive level, providing actionable recommendations that strengthen their governance, control, and operational frameworks Drive business development efforts, including identifying new opportunities, building client networks and contributing to thought leadership Supervise, coach, and inspire teams, ensuring high performance and supporting their professional growth Act as a trusted advisor to clients, facilitating workshops, leading steering committees, and presenting findings at executive level Collaborate with other KPMG Advisory service lines to deliver integrated solutions across risk, compliance, transformation, technology, and strategy Play a key role in the strategic direction and growth of our Internal Audit & Internal Control practice LI-LS1 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 You shape how AI is embedded into your own projects; take ownership of data governance and ensure AI initiatives are aligned with business goals and compliant with our standards Fluent in Dutch and English We offer As a certified Top Employer we offer: • An attractive remuneration package and an Apple/Android personal device and many other benefits tailored to your position. • Flexible work arrangements to ensure a healthy work-life balance (picking up kids from school, doctor’s appointment, working from home,…) and the possibility to work from anywhere. • Career development opportunities combined with trainings based on your personal goals and aspirations. • An inclusive, international culture where personal growth, mutual trust and lifelong learning is fostered. • A buddy and performance manager to support and guide you throughout your career at KPMG. • Great team building activities and sport & wellbeing events (Brussels Marathon, Antwerp 10 Miles, 1000 kilometers for KOTK, river clean-ups, plant a tree and many more…) through our Together@KPMG & KPMG Foundation programs. Contract type Independent Full time/ Part time Full-time Job location Europe, Belgium, Brussels Office - Zaventem HQ Candidate criteria Minimum level of experience required Above 10 years