Senior Internal Auditor - Amsterdam, Nederland - Epson Europe

Beschrijving

Your mission:

The Senior Internal Auditor will join a team of experienced auditors reporting directly into the Head of Internal Audit & J-Sox for the region. The team provides assurance of proper internal controls and compliance with internal and external regulations and standards, while also promoting efficiency and effectiveness of processes and operations through audits, advisory and investigations.

Our diverse, internationally minded team members come from around the globe and are based in our Amsterdam office. The team of 7 is comprised of the department head, 4 auditors with financial audit background, and 2 auditors with an IT audit background, all with solid SOX or J-SOX experience, most with Big 4 experience and several with audit certifications (CPA, CISA, RE). We currently have only 3 auditors with a financial audit background after a long-term team member transferred to a different region, and we now require a new auditor to complete the team.

The team works together closely across all audit areas, and all members participate in annual trainings across a variety of topics to continuously broaden our skills, keep up with current trends, and become better auditors all around. There will be opportunities to learn and perform IT audit work if desired, as well as to be involved with other key responsibilities of the team, from risk management to supporting general compliance as well as investigations and process improvement work. The desire to join and add value to our dynamic group of auditors is essential

What you will do:

J-SOX (50-80% of responsibilities)

• Perform process reviews and documentation, design and operating effectiveness testing, and remediation activities of financial, operational and IT controls to ensure compliance with J-SOX requirements for a publicly traded Japanese company
• Collaborate with management to update, review and maintain required J-SOX documentation across the region for Company Level Controls, Company-level Financial Reporting Controls and Process Level Controls
• Support and advise process owners and control owners with J-SOX requirements and responsibilities
• Support Segregation of Duties (SOD) conflict remediation and mitigation, while ensuring the business understands the issues and can independently apply the principles on an ongoing basis
• Coordinate and plan J-SOX activities with the Japan-based corporate Internal Audit & J-SOX team and external auditors, including the annual scoping process and related risk assessment activities
• Liaise with senior management regarding strategic business, financial and/or IT developments which impact internal controls
• Facilitate remediation activities with process owners. Provide audit expertise to ensure understanding of issues related to J-SOX requirements as well as the related audit standards and methodology to enable the business to own, perform and maintain their internal controls
• Review the work of other team members before sharing results with internal and external stakeholders
• Participate in and/or lead meetings related to J-SOX activities with process owners, management, external auditors and corporate Internal Audit & J-SOX team
• Support and/or coordinate periodic J-SOX training for the region, collaborating with the corporate Internal Audit & J-SOX team and the Europe-based Learning & Development team

Internal Audit / Risk Management / Compliance

• Participate in audits and/or projects as determined by the Head of Internal Audit & J-Sox, including but not limited to, investigations, compliance, operating performance and efficiency improvement, segregation of duties, new process implementation, risk and fraud management and business continuity
• Identify issues and suggest improvements to operational, financial and/or IT activities to promote efficiency and effectiveness
• Act as internal "consultant", partnering with the business to find innovative solutions to business challenges
• Collaborate with the corporate Internal Audit & J-SOX team to perform or assist with audits
• Support corporate risk management initiatives by coordinating and leading risk management activities, in cooperation with corporate HQ in Japan
• Participate in the bi-annual audits of the Business Continuity Planning for the region, identifying areas for improvement and reporting results to regional management and the corporate HQ in Japan
• Participate in the development and improvements of the approach and tools needed to facilitate efficient and effective internal audit work that adds value and supports business objectives

General

• Support Head of Internal Audit & J-SOX with department decisions and oversight, including development of department objectives and long term learning goals
• Provide coaching and guidance to other team members to aid in team members' professional development and strive to continuously improve the team and its ability not only to perform audits, but to add value to the business

What we ask for:

• Bachelor or Master degree
• CPA, CA, RA or equivalent certification, or equivalent experience required
• Big 4 audit background and/or solid experience in internal audit in an international company environment where SOX or J-SOX testing was a key responsibility
• Experience with J-SOX / SOX testing is essential
• Strong knowledge of accounting and financial processes essential
• Good working knowledge of SAP is highly preferred
• Able to work independently and coach / train others
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex audit findings and solutions to stakeholders of all levels
• Able to rapidly gain an in-depth understanding of the Epson business, culture, systems and processes
• Able to work and thrive in a diverse, multicultural environment, where different customs and perspectives are valued and critical to achieving our goals as a team
• Clear and effective English communication and reporting-writing skills

We are keen to hear from you even if you don't match all listed requirements, but you identify with our brand and passion for innovation.

What we offer:

Our heritage

We aspire to be an indispensable company, trusted throughout the world for our commitment to openness, customer satisfaction and sustainability. We respect individuality while promoting teamwork, and we are committed to delivering unique value through innovative and creative solutions.

Our commitment to the environment

We all have a role to play in building a better future. For Epson, being a sustainable company means being mindful of every aspect of our organisation - from the smallest lightbulb to the largest factory. It fuels our innovation, drives our growth, motivates our workforce and, ultimately, to contribute to society.

Our people

We believe a healthy culture, strong values, teamwork, and contribution from a diverse range of individuals will help us to strive for excellence.

Our brand

Ranked by Clarivate Analytics as a Top 100 Global Innovator brand for the last seven years running.