Would you like to step into a role where you can combine internal audit expertise with operational insight in a manufacturing environment? Are you looking for a position that offers exposure to multiple European production sites and the opportunity to influence process improvements across the business?

Role: Internal Auditor / Internal Controls Specialist (Manufacturing)
Industry: Manufacturing and production
Location: Amsterdam / Remote


Company Overview

Our client is a global manufacturing organisation operating across Europe and North America. Following a recent international merger, the company is entering an exciting phase of transformation, focusing on integrating operations, strengthening governance frameworks and building a best-in-class internal audit and control environment.

With multiple production sites across Europe and a strong international footprint, the organisation plays a key role in supporting large industrial supply chains and is committed to driving operational excellence, transparency and sustainable growth.

To support this next phase, the company is expanding its internal audit capabilities in Europe and is looking for a talented professional who enjoys working at the intersection of internal audit, internal controls and operational improvement.

Role Overview

This role sits at the intersection of internal audit, internal controls and operational processes, offering exposure far beyond a traditional audit function.

As part of the growing European internal audit team, you will perform risk-based audits across manufacturing sites, assess control environments and work closely with finance and operations teams to improve processes and strengthen governance frameworks.

The position plays an important role in the post-merger integration of multiple production sites, ensuring consistent internal control standards and supporting the alignment of processes across the organisation.

This is an international role with regular exposure to different manufacturing environments across Europe.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform risk-based audits across European manufacturing plants, covering financial, operational and compliance processes
• Assess and review control environments across key business areas including:
• Finance processes
• Payroll and HR controls
• Inventory and stock management
• Operational and plant processes
• Compliance and regulatory requirements
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal control frameworks and identify control gaps across finance and operational processes
• Conduct operational audits within manufacturing environments, focusing on inventory flows, plant operations, supply chain processes and production controls
• Support post-merger integration audits, assessing legacy and newly integrated plants and aligning control standards across the organisation
• Perform fraud risk assessments and participate in investigations where necessary
• Review third-party and vendor controls to identify external risk exposure
• Provide practical recommendations to improve operational efficiency, governance and risk management
• Support the rollout and readiness of ERP systems and process harmonisation initiatives
• Communicate audit findings and recommendations to both plant-level teams and senior leadership

Whom We Are Looking For?

We are looking for a professional who combines analytical audit skills with a strong understanding of operational processes in manufacturing environments.

The ideal candidate will bring:

• 3–6 years of experience in internal audit, external audit or internal controls
• Exposure to manufacturing, industrial or supply chain environments
• Experience auditing areas such as inventory, operations, finance or compliance processes
• A professional qualification such as CIA, ACCA, CPA or similar is advantageous
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to interact with both senior leadership and plant-level teams
• A hands-on mindset and the ability to work independently across international environments
• Fluency in English; additional European languages are considered a plus
• Willingness to travel across European production sites (approximately 30%)

Candidates should have current in-house experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment. Profiles coming directly from Big 4 will not be considered.

What’s in It for You

• Opportunity to join a newly developing internal audit function in a global organisation
• Exposure to international manufacturing operations across Europe
• A role that combines audit, controls and operational insight, offering a broader perspective than traditional audit roles
• High visibility across finance and operational leadership
• Strong opportunity to develop within a growing international organisation
• Flexible remote working within Europe with international travel exposure

Next Steps

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please apply directly or contact us via mentioned email.

Robert Walters Netherlands is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.