Senior Manager - Internal Audit & Controls

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact in risk management and governance while working with leading organizations? As a Senior Manager Internal Audit & Internal Control within BDO’s Risk Advisory practice, you will help clients strengthen their governance, risk and control environments while driving sustainable business performance. Beyond leading complex engagements, you will play a key role in growing our business, developing our people and further expanding BDO’s presence in the Belgian market. 

Join a team that combines deep expertise, entrepreneurial spirit and a pragmatic approach to helping organizations navigate an increasingly complex risk landscape. 

As a Senior Manager, you will combine client delivery, commercial leadership, people management and business development responsibilities. You will act as a trusted advisor to executive management, Audit Committees and Boards while helping drive the continued growth of BDO’s Risk Advisory practice. 

• Lead complex Internal Audit and Internal Control engagements from planning to delivery. 

• Act as a trusted advisor to C-level executives, Audit Committees and Boards.

• Build and manage long-term client relationships while ensuring high client satisfaction.

• Identify business opportunities, develop proposals, and contribute to revenue growth.

• Drive innovation and help expand BDO’s Internal Audit and Risk Advisory offerings.

• Lead, coach and develop your colleagues

• Support recruitment, resource planning, and team development initiatives.

• Ensure high-quality delivery, project profitability and compliance with professional standards.

• Represent BDO in the market through networking, events and thought leadership.  

We're looking for an experienced leader with a strong combination of technical expertise, commercial acumen and people leadership skills. 

• 8+ years of experience in Internal Audit, Internal Control, Risk Management, External Audit or Advisory.

• Master's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Law or related field.

• Strong knowledge of Internal Audit standards (IIA), COSO, Enterprise Risk Management and Governance frameworks.

• Proven experience managing executive stakeholders and large client portfolios.

• Strong business development track record.

• Experience leading, coaching, and developing multidisciplinary teams.

• Strong commercial mindset with an understanding of project economics and profitability.

• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

• Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

• Fluent in Dutch or French and English. 

According to our own colleagues, it’s got something to do with the great team spirit and atmosphere within our organisation and the focus on their wellbeing… But hey, just take a look for yourself at what we got to offer. 

• Culture: You will join a team of experts who encourage respect, diversity and teamwork.

• Development: Take advantage of extensive opportunities to broaden your expertise and advance your career within the organisation thanks to the BDO Academy.

• Impact: You will play a key role in shaping the growth of our Risk Advisory practice and advising senior decision-makers at leading organisations.

• Leadership: You will have the opportunity to lead, develop and inspire high-performing teams while building the next generation of leaders.

• Growth: You will contribute directly to business development initiatives and the expansion of BDO’s market presence.

• Network: You will work closely with Partners, Directors and experts across Risk Advisory, Audit, Tax, Digital and other business practices.

• Innovation: You will help shape new services and solutions that respond to emerging market trends and client needs.

• Flexibility: Organise your work in a way that supports performance and balance. Enjoy flexible working hours. 

• Wellbeing: Through our wellbeing platform, we support your physical and mental health.

• Proximity: You work in an open culture, so feel free to speak to anyone, at any level.

• Salary: You receive a competitive salary package with attractive benefits.