Audit Manager

Careers at AkzoNobel

Join AkzoNobel and help us paint the future

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

Company: AkzoNobel

Purpose of the job

AkzoNobel’s Internal Audit Function (IAF) plays a vital role in strengthening governance, risk management, and internal control across our global operations. We're seeking a proactive and skilled Audit Manager to join our international team. This is a dynamic role that combines audit execution, stakeholder engagement, and leadership responsibilities—ideal for professionals who want to make an impact in a complex, multinational environment.

Key Responsibilities

As an Audit Manager, you’ll lead independent, risk-based audits and act as a business partner for one or more Business Units or Functional Areas.

One of the Functional Areas is the Information Technology department – therefore a good understanding of IT operations (ITIL/ DevOps), technologies (e.g. SAAS, Azure cloud), and 3rd party assurance methods, is required.

• Audit Leadership: Plan, manage, and deliver complex audit engagements in line with IIA standards, focusing on key risks and adding real value to the business.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with BU and Function leaders to align audit activities with the organization's risk profile and strategic priorities.
• Team Management: Supervise, coach, and develop audit team members during audit assignments and, where applicable.
• Reporting & Insights: Produce high-quality audit reports with practical recommendations, and monitor follow-up on audit findings.
• Additional Roles (optional): Depending on your experience and interests, you may also support areas such as Data Analytics, Audit Tooling (e.g., TeamMate), or act as a Process Audit Manager.

What you bring

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Auditing, Economics, IT, or Business Administration
• Minimum 8 years of audit experience, preferably in a large international (manufacturing) organization or Big 4 firm
• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks and IIA’s Global Internal Audit Standards
• Proven leadership skills, with at least 3 years of experience managing or mentoring audit professionals
• Fluent in English (written and verbal); additional languages are a plus
• Willingness and ability to travel globally (up to 30%), occasionally including weekends
• Audit-related certifications such as CIA, CISA, RA, RE, CPA, or RO are required.
• Strong understanding of business processes (e.g. Sales, Procurement, Manufacturing, Finance/Controlling, HR) in an SAP environment is required.
• Familiarity with the use of data analytics in audits is strongly preferred.

What we offer

AkzoNobel is consistently rated as one of the top employers in The Netherlands. You will join a company that is committed to achieving real sustainability. At a personal level you will also benefit from:

• Competitive salary, plus travel work-from-home expenses
• 12.5% performance bonus
• 30 holidays
• 8% vacation allowance
• Hybrid work option (3 days office, 2 days home office, per week)
• Training opportunities that will help you grow beyond this position

If you have any questions, please contact Nicolas Beslic, Talent Acquisition Partner. Send an email to nicolas.beslic@akzonobel.com

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.