Internal Audit Manager

Company Description

Tessenderlo Group (Euronext: TESB) is a global industrial group that focuses on agriculture, valorizing bio-residuals, machinery, mechanical engineering, electronics, energy, and industrial solutions for water management. With its headquarters in Belgium, the group is active in over 100 countries and it has a global team of more than 7,500 employees. In 2023, Tessenderlo Group recorded a consolidated revenue of 2.9 billion EUR. 

Our group’s conviction, “Every Molecule Counts,” conveys our shared optimism about the potential of our planet and its people. We believe in the power of smart industry to create a positive impact. In everything we do, we seek to further valorize the resources at our disposal. This counts just as much for the end products we make, which we constantly optimize, as it does for the  from our processes, which we consistently seek to repurpose as best we can, respecting the planet and its resources.  

As an international company with Belgian roots, Tessenderlo Group promotes personal and local entrepreneurship, creating opportunities for all of our employees to take on challenging roles and real responsibilities. On top of this, our people are encouraged to further develop their competencies through regular training initiatives, and they are rewarded with competitive compensation and benefits packages.  

For more information about Tessenderlo Group, our people, our brands, and our results, please visit www.tessenderlo.com. 

Job Description

Your role

As Internal Audit Manager, you help strengthen the organization by ensuring risks are well understood, controls are effective, and processes are reliable. You play a key role in safeguarding value while supporting continuous improvement across the business.

You work closely with management and stakeholders to provide independent insights, practical recommendations, and forward-looking advice on risk, governance, and performance.

Your responsibilities

Audit planning and execution

You lead and deliver audits that enhance and protect organizational value by:

• Developing and managing the annual internal audit plan
• Scoping and executing financial, operational, and IT audits
• Performing audit fieldwork, testing, and documentation
• Analyzing business processes to identify risks and improvement opportunities
• Reviewing audit work to ensure quality and consistency
• Ensuring audits comply with professional standards (e.g. IIA and internal methodologies)

Risk management and internal controls

You assess how effectively risks are identified and managed across the organization by:

• Evaluating internal control systems and governance processes
• Conducting risk assessments and prioritizing audit focus areas
• Identifying control gaps, inefficiencies, and compliance risks
• Supporting fraud risk prevention and detection in collaboration with relevant teams
• Monitoring risk management practices across functions
• Following up on audit findings and remediation actions
• Acting as a trusted advisor on risk and control matters

Reporting and recommendations

You translate findings into clear and actionable insights by:

• Preparing concise audit reports and executive summaries
• Presenting results to senior management and/or the audit committee
• Recommending practical improvements to strengthen processes and controls
• Tracking and following up on remediation actions

Governance, compliance and advisory

You contribute to a strong governance environment by:

• Supporting compliance with policies, regulations, and standards
• Improving policies and internal control frameworks
• Providing advisory input on process efficiency and improvements
• Contributing to audit committee and governance reporting
• Leveraging data analytics and innovative audit techniques
• Keeping up to date with regulatory developments and audit practices

Qualifications

Your profile

We welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds who can demonstrate relevant experience and skills.

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Engineering, or a related field — or equivalent experience
• Experience in internal audit, risk management, or compliance (experience at a senior auditor level is an advantage)
• Professional certifications (e.g. CIA, CPA, CISA) are considered an asset
• Experience with audit tools and data analytics (e.g. Excel, BI tools)
• Solid understanding of internal control frameworks (e.g. COSO), risk management, and financial processes

Your skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail
• Ability to understand complex processes and identify risks and improvement areas
• Capability to interpret data, identify patterns, and perform root-cause analysis
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex topics clearly to different audiences
• Ability to build constructive working relationships and influence stakeholders
• Collaborative mindset, working effectively across teams and with external partners

Languages and mobility

• Professional communication skills in English, Dutch, and French (written and spoken)
• Willingness to travel mostly within Europe (approximately 30%)

Additional Information

What we offer

• A role with broad exposure across the organization and senior stakeholders
• Opportunities to shape governance, risk, and control practices
• A collaborative and international working environment
• A competitive salary package with growth opportunities
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development