Audit Manager
About AkzoNobel
Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.
Purpose of the job
AkzoNobel’s Internal Audit Function (IAF) plays a vital role in strengthening governance, risk management, and internal control across our global operations. We're seeking a proactive and skilled Audit Manager to join our international team. This is a dynamic role that combines audit execution, stakeholder engagement, and leadership responsibilities—ideal for professionals who want to make an impact in a complex, multinational environment.
Key Responsibilities
As an Audit Manager, you’ll lead independent, risk-based audits and act as a business partner for one or more Business Units or Functional Areas.
One of the Functional Areas is the Information Technology department – therefore a good understanding of IT operations (ITIL/ DevOps), technologies (e.g. SAAS, Azure cloud), and 3rd party assurance methods, is required.
Your responsibilities include:
- Audit Leadership: Plan, manage, and deliver complex audit engagements in line with IIA standards, focusing on key risks and adding real value to the business.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with BU and Function leaders to align audit activities with the organization's risk profile and strategic priorities.
- Team Management: Supervise, coach, and develop audit team members during audit assignments and, where applicable.
- Reporting & Insights: Produce high-quality audit reports with practical recommendations, and monitor follow-up on audit findings.
- Additional Roles (optional): Depending on your experience and interests, you may also support areas such as Data Analytics, Audit Tooling (e.g., TeamMate), or act as a Process Audit Manager.
What you bring
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Auditing, Economics, IT, or Business Administration
- Minimum 8 years of audit experience, preferably in a large international (manufacturing) organization or Big 4 firm
- Strong understanding of internal control frameworks and IIA’s Global Internal Audit Standards
- Proven leadership skills, with at least 3 years of experience managing or mentoring audit professionals
- Fluent in English (written and verbal); additional languages are a plus
- Willingness and ability to travel globally (up to 30%), occasionally including weekends
- Audit-related certifications such as CIA, CISA, RA, RE, CPA, or RO are required.
- Strong understanding of business processes (e.g. Sales, Procurement, Manufacturing, Finance/Controlling, HR) in an SAP environment is required.
- Familiarity with the use of data analytics in audits is strongly preferred.
What we offer
AkzoNobel is consistently rated as one of the top employers in The Netherlands. You will join a company that is committed to achieving real sustainability. At a personal level you will also benefit from:
- Competitive salary, plus travel work-from-home expenses
- 12.5% performance bonus
- 30 holidays
- 8% vacation allowance
- Hybrid work option (3 days office, 2 days home office, per week)
- Training opportunities that will help you grow beyond this position;
We welcome your online application via
https://www.akzonobel.com/en/careers. Only online applications including resume and a cover letter will be considered. If you have any questions, please contact Nicolas Beslic, Talent Acquisition Partner. Send an email to nicolas.beslic@akzonobel.com, #LI-Hybrid #LI-NB1
The recruitment process includes a selection of the best applications received through the system, interview rounds and further steps. An online assessment might be part of the selection process.
