Senior Internal Auditor

SHV Energy Group Internal Audit is a global function, providing assurance and advisory services to our Businesses across 21 countries. For our specialized and diverse team, we are looking for an enthusiastic and disciplined Business Auditor with good knowledge of risk management, internal controls and the full audit cycle.

The purpose of this role is to lead and/or conduct business audits and advisory engagements across various business units and functions within the organisation, ensuring compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, industry standards and good practices. You will play a key role in identifying risks, evaluating controls and providing pragmatic recommendations for control- and process improvements.

1. Assessment planning & risk assessment

• Support the development and maintenance of the annual audit plan.

• Maintain awareness of emerging risks, regulatory changes, and business developments.

• Use quantitative and statistical analysis to identify risk patterns and anomalies, translating data‑driven insights into focused, risk‑based audit planning.

Assessment execution

• Review and design test plans and methodologies to assess the control environment and/or advise the organisation

• Perform assessments in line with the plan to identify control weaknesses and improvement opportunities.

Stakeholder engagement

• Align scope, timing, and methodology with business stakeholders.

• Build trusted, lasting, relationships with stakeholders, promoting openness and collaboration during audit engagements.

Reporting and monitoring of follow-up actions

• Prepare assessment reports with actionable recommendations.

• Align assessment outcomes with different levels of stakeholders, ensuring understanding and stimulating change

• Monitor progress on action plans and assist with follow-up where needed

Continuous improvement & collaboration

• Contribute to departmental improvement initiatives such as data analytics, process efficiency, agility, and professional practices.

What we are looking for – Skills

• Master’s degree (preferred) in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related fields.

• Professional certification (e.g., CIA, CPA, CISA) preferred.

• 7+ years of experience in internal auditing within an international environment, with a Big-4 audit background strongly preferred.

• Strong understanding of IFRS accounting principles and financial controls would be a plus.

• Strong data analytics skills, with the ability to interpret statistical results, understand key drivers, and clearly articulate the story behind the numbers.

• Experience with risk assessments, internal controls, and compliance.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.

• Proficiency in data analytics tools, preferably MS Power BI and ACL.

• Ability to effectively leverage AI tools to enhance audit procedures, data analysis, and reporting efficiency.

• Knowledge of IIA practices.

• Fluency in English is required; Portuguese is a plus.

• Excellent writing skills, with the ability to produce clear, structured, and impactful audit reports.

• Willingness to travel (up to 30%)

As a person, these competences and traits seem to apply to you:

• Analytical with good problem-solving skills

• Attention to detail.

• Independent and objective

• Communicative with good interpersonal skills across all levels of the organisation

• Can work both autonomously and collaboratively.

• High ethical standards and critical thinking.

• Curiosity and commitment to continuous self-improvement.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Important note: Function profiles will never match one candidate in full. Candidates are invited to respond, when interested and enthusiastic, even when not ‘ticking all boxes’. We will gladly listen as to why the candidate would be a good match and we purposefully do not use automated CV matching software. We value a diverse team.

• An opportunity to join a growing team where you truly get the opportunity to work in a broad range and make an impact on the projects you will be involved in.

• The opportunity to contribute to a more sustainable world.

• Working for a company that cares for its employees and has focus on diversity & inclusion.

• An attractive salary to the position with good primary and secondary benefits.

• Flexible working arrangements to work hybrid from home and the office.

• A modern high techoffice located right next to the Hoofddorp station with great facilities and an open work plan.

• It’s a full-time position but we are open to discuss part-time.

For more information please contact Alex Kushpil, Group Internal Audit Manager, via alex.kushpil@shvenergy.com or if this sounds like you, apply directly by clicking the apply button.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Pre-screening questions before applying and an online assessment will be part of the recruitment procedure. A pre-employment screening will be applicable before you join us as an employee.

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