Senior Specialist Internal Audit and Risk Methodology & Quality

We're looking for a Senior Specialist Internal Audit and Risk Methodology & Quality at Randstad Global

Diemen - Netherlands, hybrid, fulltime

people at the heart of everything we do

Working at Randstad is unlike working at any organization. Because at Randstad we put people at the heart of everything we do. This goes for our clients, our talent, our employees and society. We combine our passion for people with the power of today's technologies. This helps us support people and organizations in realizing their true potential. We call this partner for talent.

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BR&AF

The business risk and audit function (BR&AF) provides assurance and recommendations to the Executive Board and the Audit Committee on Randstad Group's (risk) management, control and governance practices. Therefore the department facilitates in setting governance standards. It provides advice on internal control improvements, it conducts audits, special investigations and assignments worldwide on request of the Executive Board and Audit Committee. BR&AF's responsibility includes the quarterly reporting based on: the risk and internal control self assessments, audit results, discussions on internal control weaknesses and analysis of the key risks reported throughout the company's management structure. This also substantiates the Group's in-control statements.

The global function consists of team members operating through hubs spread over 4 continents. The team is organized in a matrix consisting of control & audit focus teams on business and functional areas (e.g. digital, talent, client, back office & shared service centers and fraud & forensics) and partners that are the linking pin to operating units (business risk & audit partners) with a global view. A support group is set up for professional practice, learning & development, quality improvement & methods, analytics and PMO.

Representatives of the different groups (Focus teams, BR&A Partners and support group) form the BR&AF core management team that reports to the Managing Director BR&AF.

how you will contribute

As professional practice methods, techniques, and QAIP senior you are going to:

• design, develop, and enhance methodologies, techniques, and tools for conducting audits and other assurance engagements.
• assist BR&AF MD to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of the internal audit activity and identify opportunities for improvement.

what you will be doing

• develop, implement, and maintain a quality assurance and improvement program framework and program to ensure compliance with professional standards, regulatory requirements, and Randstad internal policies.
• periodic review and assess the performance of the internal audit activity, and assist in external assessments done by a qualified, independent assessor.
• provide feedback and recommendations to responsible BR&AF team managers to improve their work in terms of effectiveness and efficiency, and communicate results of the quality assurance and improvement program to senior management and corrective action plan.
• contribute to the development of the department's quality management system (QMS). This includes areas such as document control, change control, and risk management.
• closely monitor industry best practices, emerging trends, and changes in professional standards, and enhance methodologies, techniques, and tools for conducting audits and other assurance engagements.

who will you work with

• MD BR&AF, BR&AF MT
• Business risk & audit partners
• Partners/communities within the, IT, project management space both at randstad global as well as in our operating companies
• BR&AF stakeholders/clients within the business including local MT's, process and control owners
• External co-source partners

what you will bring

• minimum 8 years of relevant experience
• minimum master degree in business or economics, and related accreditation (e.g. CPA/CA/CIA/ACCA)

Your Business English is at level BEC B1/B2 or higher, preferably combined with proficiency in one of the following languages: Dutch, Spanish, French, Italian and /or German.

your competencies

Within Randstad we defined the following Leadership competencies:

• delighting people: connect people (client, talent, employee, society), building strong client relationships and delivering client-centric solutions.
• performing today: resourcefulness securing and developing resources effectively and efficiently.
• leading change: manages ambiguity operating effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear.
• securing the future: drives vision and purpose painting a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others into action.
• strategic mindset: seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies
• creating clarity - showing line of sight: making sense of complex, high quantity and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems and provides direction, is delegating and removing obstacles to get work done
• courage to challenge: shows courage and confidence to speak up skillfully, challenging others even when they are confronted with resistance or unfamiliar circumstances

what's in it for you

We put people at the heart of everything we do. Our employment conditions reflect this and are in accordance with the applicable (local) Randstad employment policies and related personnel guide.

We want our teams and talent to reflect the rich diversity of the societies we serve. We thrive for an environment of belonging, safety and confidence. So everyone can bring their whole selves to work and flourish. Learn more about equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging at randstad here .

If you recognize yourself in the profile above, we invite you to apply for this role. For more information you can reach out to our recruitment business partner: