INTERNAL AUDIT MANAGER (F/M/X)

Solvay is all about chemistry.
We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together.
This is where our true strength lies.
In you.
In your future colleagues and in all your differences.
And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.
  About the role The Internal Audit team, integrated in the Internal Audit & Risk Management department, reports directly to Solvay's CFO and the Audit & Risk Committee.
Our team is a vibrant and globally diverse group, consisting of 7 professionals from distinct nationalities, with an average age nearing 30.
Our team members bring diverse backgrounds in engineering, external audit, and finance, contributing to a rich mosaic of expertise.
As a talent pool for the Group, we empower our members to develop leadership skills and foster career growth within the company.
As an Internal Audit Manager, you will report directly to the Internal Audit & Risk Management Director and be part of the department’s Management Team.
You will be accountable for.
Managing and promoting the development of a team of 6 talented people in a multicultural environment.
Ensuring appropriate staffing of the team and of audit assignments.
Defining the annual audit plan in close collaboration with the Internal Audit and Risk Management Director as well as key stakeholders at different levels in the organization (Audit & Risk Committee, Executive Leadership Team, Business Unit Management, etc).
Ensuring annual audit plan implementation including the follow-up of audit action plans.
Managing the audit assignments by supporting and coaching the team members during all phases of the audit process (scope preparation, elaboration of working programs, quality assurance during fieldwork, reviewing audit reports, etc).
Communicating the audit results and main activities of the team to the different levels of the organization.
Fostering an environment of change and continuous improvement of audit methods in line with market best practices while promoting the digitalization of the department.
We offer a permanent contract based on hybrid working mode.
Willingness to travel occasionally (<10%).
About you A Master’s degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Finance, Law, Engineering or Science.
At least 5 years of relevant work experience (thereof 2-3 years as an audit manager) in internal audit, ideally in a global industrial company, and / or Big 4 external audit.
Professional certifications, e.
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CIA or CPA will be considered an asset.
Competencies.
Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills to navigate complex audit processes effectively.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to interact with individuals at all organizational levels with sensitivity, tact, and professionalism.
Extensive experience in managing audits in a multicultural environment, including the use of data analytics / data mining techniques.
Some experience in supporting fraud investigations desirable.
Fluent in English, with additional proficiency in other languages such as French, Portuguese, Spanish, or German is considered a valuable asset.
Behaviors.
Ability to motivate, coach, empower, and guide auditors in their professional environment.
Exhibit a global learning mindset, showcasing the drive to understand and adapt to diverse thinking, learning styles, and cultural profiles.
Ability to work under pressure and be flexible About the pay and benefits Attractive and equitable pay for all.
compensation is determined within a range to foster your development in the role.
While the primary country base pay (Belgium) reasonably expected for this role is euros to euros, your salary may ultimately be higher or lower based on your skills and experience.
Additionally, we provide a competitive total rewards package that includes a bonus and/or other incentives.
Solvay Cares program.
minimum of 16 weeks of parenting leave for all employees and package with healthcare, disability and life insurance coverage.
Prioritization of well-being.
work-life balance promotion, flexible approach to work part-time or hybrid work arrangements (depending on the type of job), employee assistance program with access to physical and psychological support.
Professional development.
prioritization of internal talents for career progression, access to a training platform, opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups (ERG) for experience sharing and mentorship and free language courses.
About us Solvay, a pioneering chemical company with a legacy rooted in founder Ernest Solvay's pivotal innovations in the soda ash process, is dedicated to delivering essential solutions globally through its workforce of over employees.
Since , Solvay harnesses the power of chemistry to create innovative, sustainable solutions that answer the world’s most essential needs such as purifying the air we breathe and the water we drink, preserving our food supplies, protecting our health and well-being, creating eco-friendly clothing, making the tires of our cars more sustainable and cleaning and protecting our homes.
As a world-leading company with €4.
billion in net sales in and listings on Euronext Brussels and Paris (SOLB), its unwavering commitment drives the transition to a carbon-neutral future by , underscoring its dedication to sustainability and a fair and just transition.
At Solvay, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity.
We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity.
We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience.
We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally.
If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.
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