Title:  Internal Audit IT Team Manager

 Internal Audit IT Team Manager

 
Are you ready to join one of the most challenging FMCG sectors within an international company that offers a lot of opportunities for growth and development?
Are you passionate about working in the Audit department?
Then we have the perfect role for you. For our Internal Audit Department, we are looking for an ambitious and strategic full-time IA IT Team Manager for our office in Amstelveen.

ABOUT THE ROLE
 

Internal Audit serves as an independent monitoring function that reports to the Chairman of the JT International Group Holding B.V. Board. We drive value through the audit process and our advisory assignments, working with the business and IT to improve the way JTI works.

Step into the dynamic world of JTI as an IT Audit Team Manager, a role at the intersection of technology and innovation, governance and change. You will be far more than a gatekeeper for compliance; you’re an enabler of transformation. Your insights and expertise will support JTI in mitigating its strategic and operational risks today and contribute to a better, sustainable, tomorrow.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the planning phase and preparation of the Audit or Management Support Planning Memorandum, which sets out the objectives and scope of the assignment.
• Gather and review background information on the business or process to be reviewed, including through management interviews and the use of data analytics.
  • Identify key risks and challenges.
  • Derive a proposed audit scope and approach from the assessment of key risks and challenges for validation with the Internal Audit Director.
  • Agree on staffing needs with the Internal Audit Director, including co-sourcing or guest auditors if needed.
• Manage the team and own time to deliver assignments under the supervision and guidance of the Director, ensuring that the objectives and scope are fully covered within the allotted timeframe.
• Lead the conclusion of the assignment:
  • Ensure all key risks identified during planning are addressed and concluded upon. Fully own identified issues.
  • Draft assignment findings and recommendations, ensuring they are factually correct.
  • Discuss and incorporate changes recommended by the Director.
  • Draft assignment reports for review by the Internal Audit Director and assess management actions within the allotted timeframes.
  • Follow up on the timely implementation of management actions after the assignment.
• Lead and develop a team of managers, both as direct reports and project team members.
• Set annual objectives and review development plans for direct reports.
• Continuous Improvement:
  • Be a contributor to the evolution of the Internal Audit Department, identifying opportunities and suggesting enhancements to Internal Audit assignment processes and programs.
  • Stay ahead of the curve by continuously developing technical knowledge around IT auditing, adapting to JTI’s ever evolving technology landscape.
  • Support departmental initiatives aimed at improving the effectiveness and efficiency of the Internal Audit function, making it an example of operational excellence

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• A relevant university degree and/or technical IT accreditations (e.g., Microsoft, SAP) are a must.
• Qualifications and accreditations (e.g., CPA, ACA, ACCA, CISA, CISSP) are welcome.
• Minimum of 10 years of professional work experience across a combination of the following:
  • In an international external audit firm/professional services.
  • Relevant internal IT audit experience, preferably from the Consumer Goods industry.
  • Relevant IT (not IT audit) experience, including an awareness of audit principles and/or maintaining IT compliance standards.
• Team management experience (at least 2 years).
• A specialism in one or more IT disciplines used at JTI (e.g., IT Security, SAP, Database management, Network technologies, IT Service Management, Microsoft enterprise platforms).
• "Data friendly" with the ability to understand, manipulate, and leverage data for analysis and reporting.
• A self-starter mindset, quick learner, and appetite for personal development.
• A strong team spirit and demonstrated capacity to work in JTI's multicultural environment.
• Ability to apply structured Internal Audit methodology and use the Audit Management System.
• Proven ability to manage a project team: setting objectives, coaching, supervision, providing feedback on performance, and team motivation.
• Excellence in relationship management.
• Strong communication skills.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English, with proficiency in additional languages being a highly valued asset.

WHAT SETS YOU APART

• Analytical Prowess: Your ability to unravel complex problems, offering insights and solutions that drive progress.
• Communicative Excellence: A knack for communicating complex ideas with clarity, ensuring alignment and collaboration across diverse teams.
• Adaptive Innovation: A readiness to evolve, adapt, and apply new ideas to support JTI’s growth.

We’re looking for someone who’s not just skilled but is visionary, someone who is not just about ticking boxes but is about innovation, efficiency, and strategic contributions to risk mitigation. If you are conversant with emerging trends in IT, cyber security, and audit and can integrate this knowledge into actionable insights, then you are the candidate we are looking for.

WHY JOIN US

High Impact: Be part of a team that directly influences strategic risk management, governance, and operational excellence across the company.

Diverse Community: Immerse yourself in a vibrant culture that values our differences to enhance teamwork and delivery excellence. Be part of a global family that respects diversity, encourages inclusivity, and fosters a supportive work environment.

Innovative Culture: Thrive in a culture that values innovation, creativity, and individual contribution, ensuring your skills and talents are not just recognized but celebrated and nurtured.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Thank you very much for your interest in the role – we look forward to your application! If your profile matches the role requirements, our Talent Advisor from Warsaw will get in touch to schedule a meeting. If successful, you will then have up to two rounds of interviews and discussions with Directors. We provide feedback to all candidates.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? 
 
At JTI we believe in the importance of a good work-life balance while we offer lots of opportunities for development and career progression – across functions and internationally. Maybe that’s one of the reasons why our employees stay on average an impressive nine years with us and we have been certified as a Top Employer for over thirteen years now. Want to know more about how our employees rate us? Please visit https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/JTI-Japan-Tobacco-International-Reviews-E6359.htm
 
Next to a rewarding compensation package, we offer a range of other perks and benefits:
•    The opportunity to work 50% of your time outside of the office and 10 days abroad per year
•    Working from home equipment (e.g., chair, screen, mouse, and keypad)
•    25 vacation days + 9 so-called ADV days on a full-time base
•    13th-month salary

•    Holiday allowance 

•    Company car/ company allowance
•    Bonus scheme

•    Contribution- free pension scheme
•    Great development and training opportunities based on your ambitions and capabilities 
•    Different engagement activities such as dinners, drinks, social gatherings, parties, etc.
•    Working from home allowance
•    Business laptop and iPhone
•    Unique Family leave policy (at least 20 weeks of fully paid parental leave regardless of gender, sexual orientation, or the way of becoming parents)
 
Sounds interesting? We’d love to hear from you! To make it easier for you to apply, there is no need to upload a cover letter. Only your CV is enough because we would like to get to know you in person.
 

 
ABOUT JTI
JTI – Japan Tobacco International – is a leading international tobacco company with headquarters in Geneva. As part of the JT-Group, JTI sells its brands in more than 120 countries with around 48,000 employees in over 70 countries worldwide. 
JTI is committed to building a more sustainable future. If we are to achieve our targets, sustainability must be part of the mindset of all our employees and be part of our day-to-day decisions.
Find out more at www.jti.com, https://www.jti.com/europe/netherlands
 
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
JTI is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We celebrate the differences that make us unique and strongly believe in a world where you have the freedom to express yourself. Where you can be proud and confident no matter who you are. A world in which we are all equal!
That’s why all applicants will receive fair consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, maternity, or pregnancy. Want to know more about Diversity and Inclusion at JTI? Please visit https://www.jti.com/about-us/our-business/freedom-be-yourself
 
Is this not your next career step, but do you know someone who is a perfect fit? Please let us know!
JTI considers it important that this job vacancy is shared as much as possible. JTI, therefore, invites everyone to share this vacancy with people who might be interested and/or suitable for it. If this results in JTI hiring a suitable candidate, you can, under certain conditions, receive a referral bonus of 500 Euros, to be paid out in the form of vouchers. Want to know more about this bonus? Please contact Soti at sotirios.panagiotoulas@jti.com and ask for the conditions. This policy does not apply to recruitment agencies or recruitment consultants.