Head of Internal Audit

Head of Internal Audit

Do you believe that sport has the power to uplift the mind? Does joining a truly purpose-driven brand align with your values? Well, then, we are looking for you. 

As our Head of Internal Audit, you will be responsible for the Internal Audit department in the EMEA region. Together with two internal auditors in your team, you will objectively assess the adequacy and effectiveness of governance and risk management. The Internal Audit function supports process owners in complying with J-SOX requirements and ensures audits are executed per the yearly audit plan.

Here at ASICS, we welcome diversity in our people, their backgrounds and life experiences. So, you could be the right person for this role regardless of your age, nationality, religious beliefs, or gender identification. 

Our perfect fit.

As an ambassador of our brand, you’ll play an important role in bringing our purpose to life and reinforcing the positive message that movement uplifts body and mind. 

Does this sound like you?

• You’re a leader. You can connect with and motivate team members. 
• You’re organised. You pay attention to detail and have a first time-right mentality but are pragmatic when required. 
• You’re knowledgeable. You have experience and an active interest in new developments. 
• You’re strong-willed. You thrive when presented with problem-solving opportunities. 
• You’re thorough. You pride yourself on your accurate and careful approach. 

How you’ll help us.

Based at our EMEA Headquarters, just outside of Amsterdam, Netherlands, you will be reporting to the CFO EMEA, and as part of the role, you’ll:

• Set objectives for the team in line with company objectives and measure performance objectively and frequently.
• Safeguard priority setting in the team to ensure issues are solved timely and structurally together with other stakeholders.
• Create annual audit plan after risk assessment and alignment with EMEA Executive team and AHQ Internal Audit team.
• Request approval from AEB Board for annual audit plan.
• Ensure audits are performed in accordance with International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
• Perform operational, financial, compliance and GDPR Audits in line with the annual audit plan.
• Strengthen internal controls and advise process owners on control designs as part of the annual update of the J-SOX framework.

More about you.

• Bachelor or Master's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Business Economics or Accountancy.
• Professional certification such as CPA, CIA, ACCA, CIMA, CISA or similar is a plus.
• Eight years of working experience in internal auditing, internal control, or external auditing.
• Two years of experience in managing an international team.
• Experience in an FMCG, sporting goods, and wholesale and retail environment are a plus.

How we’ll help you.

Your wellbeing is our top priority. That is why we will provide you with these resources to help you achieve and maintain a sound mind in a sound body.

• Free fitness and 60% off sports membership. We will reimburse you for keeping a sound mind and body.
• Calm app. Unlimited access to help develop your mental fitness through sleep, mindfulness, and meditation.
• Runkeeper Go™ app. Free premium subscription to our running app.
• Employee wellness programme. Free mindfulness sessions, online yoga, bootcamp sessions.
• OpenUp Access. A platform that offers professional psychological and medical assistance as well as meditation classes.
• Free running club. Join our beginners or intermediate groups for a weekly running session.

We’ll give you all the support you need to develop your skills along the way, too, thanks to our innovative Learning & Development programme.

We are ASICS. And our five letters have meaning. ‘Anima Sana in Corpore Sano’ or a Sound Mind in a Sound Body. We’re committed to supporting more people to experience the transformative power of movement.

So, this is your chance to join a truly purpose-driven brand and become part of a family. You will join a company focused on creating an inclusive environment that fosters diversity and individualism, healthy bodies, and healthy minds.