Senior Manager Consulting Internal Audit and Internal Controls

What future are you building towards?

At EY we believe that whoever you are, your uniqueness helps us stand apart. We bring together extraordinary people, like you, to build a better working world. Do you want work in a dynamic, international environment and continue to develop yourself? Are you curious, critical minded and like to work in high performing teams? In that case we look for you!

Your team – do great minds always think alike?

As a key member of our expanding Risk Consulting team, you'll partner with top-tier clients to strategically navigate and mitigate their most critical risks. Your expertise will empower them to stay ahead in an ever-evolving landscape, ensuring their continuous success and resilience.

Our Risk Consulting team is a vibrant part of EY Consulting. Here we work together with clients on questions and challenges around risk management, internal audit, digital transformation and ESG. We combine various expertise and backgrounds to make companies future proof. Digitalization and AI play an increasingly important role in this. In our team you will have plenty of opportunities to grow and build strong relationships – both within EY and with our clients worldwide.

As a Senior Manager based in Amsterdam, you'll lead the charge in delivering cutting-edge, technology-driven internal audit services. With a focus on people, process, and purpose, you'll drive long-term value for our clients. 

How can you make a lasting impact in a rapidly changing world? In this role you will: 

• Spearhead revenue expansion by identifying and converting new opportunities in internal audit, risk and controls management.
• Manage a diverse portfolio of client engagements and lead a team of internal audit and risk professionals.
• Lead the creation and execution of internal audit plans that meet engagement objectives and adhere to professional standards for our co-source and out-source clients.
• Oversee day to day delivery of internal audits, with responsibility for ensuring deliverables and work products are of the highest quality.
• Support the Risk Consulting leadership team in engagement with Board and Executive Level stakeholders.
• Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships to ensure the fulfilment of service expectations and deliverables.
• Foster the professional growth of the team with hands-on training and educational programs.

What we’re looking for -Where do you start if you want to change the world? :

• Service delivery
  • Maintain a strong client focus by effectively serving client needs and developing productive working relationships with client personnel. Stay abreast of current business and economic developments and new pronouncements/standards relevant to the client's business
  • Demonstrate industry expertise
  • Proven track record in executing comprehensive end-to-end internal audit programs, whether outsourced or co-sourced.
  • Stakeholder management skills, with the ability to effectively communicate and engage regularly with executive-level stakeholders.
  • Exhibit inspirational leadership qualities, with a passion for nurturing talent, fostering high-performing teams, and delegating effectively while offering adequate support.
  • Employ a pragmatic and solutions-focused approach to stay abreast of technical advancements and provide insightful impact assessments and advice.
  • Showcase outstanding project management competencies, including the capacity to lead on-site fieldwork.
  • Actively contribute to improving operational efficiency on projects & internal initiatives.
  • Drive timely billing of invoices & actively follow-up on collections 
• Market leadership related
  • Driving the business development process on new/existing client engagements by gathering appropriate resources, gaining access to key contacts & supervising proposal preparation
  • Identify buyers, influencers & stakeholders in existing client engagements and build strong relationships
  • Create innovative insights for clients, adapt methods & practices to fit operational team needs & contributes to thought leadership documents
  • Facilitate discussions / knowledge sharing with key client personnel and contribute to EY thought leadership
• People related
  • Display teamwork, integrity and leadership. Work with team members to set goals and responsibilities for specific engagements. Foster teamwork and innovation
  • Utilize technology & tools to continually learn and innovate, share knowledge with team members and enhance service delivery
  • Conduct workshops and technical training sessions for team members. Contribute to the learning & development agenda

To qualify for the role you must have:

• Minimum 7 years of experience in risk advisory (professional services), related internal audit experience or external audit experience or related business experience 

• Bachelor’s or above degree in business, commerce, accounting, finance, mathematics, actuarial or a related field.
• Professional accreditations and qualifications will also be considered favorably but not essential (CPA, CISA, CA, CIA, CISM, CISSP, CBCP, CIPP, RA, RE, RO)
• Experience leading and delivering internal audits to senior stakeholders.

Ideally you’ll also have:

• An innovative and can-do mindset
• Strong communication, facilitation, relationship-building, presentation and negotiation skills
• Be highly flexible, adaptable, and creative
• Comfortable interacting with senior executives (within the firm and at the client)
• Strong leadership skills and supervisory responsibility

What we look for

People with the ability to work in a collaborative manner to provide services across multiple client departments while following the commercial and legal requirements. You will need a practical approach to solving issues and complex problems with the ability to deliver insightful and practical solutions. We look for people who are agile, curious, mindful and able to sustain positive energy, while being adaptable and creative in their approach. 

EY is equally committed to being an inclusive employer and we strive to achieve the right balance for our people - enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing our people to build their career as well as focus on their wellbeing.

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us.

What we offer-Is everything that counts being counted?

• Attractive salary with the possibility of a bonus and additional allowances.
• Flexible working – work where and when it suits you best, including 20 working days per year from another European country.
• Optimal home office setup including a sit/stand desk, office chair, and external monitor.
• Days off – 34 vacation days per year with the option to purchase additional days.
• Sustainable mobility – choose from lease bikes, electric shared cars, and public transport subscriptions.

For a full overview of our employment package click here: Hoe het is om bij ons te werken | EY – Global | EY - Nederland.

The office

Our office in Amsterdam is located on the Zuidas: a bustling area where many companies are based. In our Cross Towers, as many as 1000 people are welcomed daily. Haven't had breakfast yet? Then a special smoothie will be made for you or simply a delicious cappuccino. During lunchtime, the team is ready to serve you a fresh lunch. For a breathtaking view of Amsterdam, head to the 22nd floor. Collaboration takes on a new meaning through the Wavespace. This high-tech environment brings together clients and colleagues virtually worldwide!
Recruitment procedure – How can you prepare for a long life together?

The selection procedure exists in general out of 3 interview rounds . An (online) assessment an pre-employment screening will also be part of the process.

Due to laws and regulations, and because EY (and in some cases its clients) has high demands on the reliability and integrity of its employees, every new employee will be screened. Depending on your rank the pre-employment screening could contain the following: Certificate of Conduct (in Dutch: VOG) or - if requesting a Dutch VOG is not possible - Criminal Background Check of the country you are currently living or have lived during the last five years, integrity questionnaire, verification of ID, diploma’s and/or work experience and consultation of the Dutch insolvency registry. 

Join us in building a better working world. Apply now.