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Internal Audit Specialist

  • Hybrid
    • Rotterdam-Albrandswaard, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
  • Finance & Legal

Job description

Customs Support Group is a leading independent provider of customs services in Europe. Customs Support Group is a fast growing and dynamic data driven company. In addition to a strong organic growth, Customs Support Group is private equity owned and continuously acquiring and integrating smaller market players. The goal is to establish a European market leader in a fragmented industry, hence organizational development, digitalization and process optimization are key focus areas.


We are looking for an Internal Audit Specialist to lead the design, implementation, harmonization and monitoring of an internal control framework for the group and local countries. This is a newly created role with a great opportunity to use your knowledge and skills to improve, strengthen and bring CSG’s internal controls to the next level. The ultimate objective is to have a safe, robust and efficient risk management processes.


As an Internal Audit Specialist you will be part of the 10-person Group Finance team and report to the Group Finance Director. You will be based in the head office in Rotterdam.


Tasks & Responsibilities

As an Internal Audit Specialist your main tasks & responsibilities include:


  • Design, implementation, documentation, assessment and monitoring of the internal control framework, including (group wide) policies and key risks in order to ensure that CSG has adequate controls to prevent errors in financial reporting, processes and business operations;
  • Create policies and procedures to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of internal controls;
  • Lead the process for internal control reviews and monitor compliance;
  • Work collaboratively with business and process owners in the local countries to design, implement and monitor remediation plans that result from internal control reviews, ensuring the effective implementation of corrective actions to resolve control deficiencies;
  • Deliver adequate and timely reporting on the internal control framework and control deficiencies to ensure appropriate communication, documentation, and escalation to business partners, senior leadership and the audit committee;
  • Actively seek standardization and automation, applying best practices for managing risks;
  • Deploy innovative technology where possible to enhance and continuously improve the design and operating effectiveness of the controls, documentation, assessment and review procedures;
  • Actively engage with internal stakeholders and external auditors to ensure consideration and resolution of all relevant risks and audit findings;
  • Develop and conduct adequate training and prepare related information material on the internal control objectives, approach and methodology to business partners on a regular basis to build knowledge and understanding of risks and controls.

Job requirements

Requirements

  • At least 5 years’ experience from a similar position in a multinational group or delivering similar services via a Big 4 audit firm
  • A master’s degree in accounting, economics or finance
  • A post-master RA, RC, RE, CPA or other relevant professional certification is a plus
  • Solid understanding of internal control frameworks and experience in how technology can support internal control effectiveness and efficiency
  • Strong analytical skills including the ability to spot, assess and address risk, materiality and interdependencies and translate it into impact analysis and recommendations for improvement
  • Excellent English skills, both written and oral, with the ability to communicate internal control and risk matters in an understandable way across various forums and levels of the organization
  • Ability to work independently and with different internal and external stakeholders
  • Adaptable to working in a fast paced, dynamic environment
  • Willingness to travel occasionally to the operating countries
  • Problem solving oriented and hands-on mentality


What we offer:

  • A competitive annual salary
  • Yearly bonus arrangement
  • Fringe benefits, including an attractive pension plan
  • Monthly net contribution for your health insurance
  • Learning & development programs
  • Company laptop & mobile phone allowance
  • Hybrid office/ working from home policy
  • Flexible working hours
  • Collective arrangements

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