Internal Audit Manager

Think about Internal Audit differently and make a real impact

A welcoming and supportive setting where you can develop and make a real difference in the world – that’s what you’ll find at COFRA. We’re a family business, geared to creating lasting value and united by an ambition to change industries and society for the better. Aspiration and entrepreneurism are encouraged and rewarded with opportunity. Teams are diverse yet close-knit. Relationships matter. People matter.

What we can achieve together

One of our greatest strengths is our people: talented, dedicated professionals who are true experts in their field, committed to the pursuit of excellence and open to new opportunities and ways of capturing them.

We're looking for an experienced audit professional to join our Internal Audit team in Amsterdam. You will join a multi-generational family business with a commitment to achieve systemic change across Liveable Cities, Responsible Capital, Clean Energy and Sustainable Food together with our management teams and mission-aligned external partners.

About the role

In this strategic role, you will design and execute multi-year, risk-based audit strategies that provide independent assurance on the effectiveness of internal controls, governance, and risk management. You will lead cross-functional and cross-regional audits, advise senior leadership, and collaborate with key stakeholders across Compliance, Risk, IT, and Finance to strengthen our assurance frameworks. This role also plays a key part in evolving audit practices to align with business goals and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the design and implementation of multi-year audit plans aligned with business objectives.
• Conduct and coordinate operational audits across regions and business units
• Develop audit scopes, perform risk assessments, test internal controls, and communicate actionable insights.
• Present findings, risk trends, and recommendations to executive leadership, board-level committees, and risk governance bodies.
• Partner with Compliance, Risk, Legal, Finance and IT to develop integrated assurance models.
• Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and act as a trusted advisor to senior executives on risk and control matters.
• Contribute to the evolution of the Internal Audit Framework and drive continuous improvement.
• Understand and risk assess audit universe of the respective auditee(s) in your portfolio and prepare risk-based audit plans.
• Mentor junior team members and participate in special projects as they arise

What You Bring

• At least 15 years of professional experience, with a strong track record in Internal Audit and Financial Services.
• Master’s degree and professional audit certification (e.g., Dutch RA/RO/RE or IIA-qualified).
• Ability to learn different content domains in a short period and to translate these to business requirements and into control frameworks.
• Thoroughly understands change management (and associated risks).
• Deep expertise in internal controls, risk management, and audit methodology.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to influence and engage at all levels.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and the ability to see the big picture.
• Collaborative, curious, and solutions-oriented, with a drive to improve business practices.
• Fluent in English; Dutch proficiency is preferred.

What we offer you in return

The opportunity itself is a great way to have a direct impact on the Group and realize potential across a multitude of areas.

COFRA offers notable benefits, including a competitive pension plan. Also, training and development is provided to all COFRA employees.

If you fit the profile, we would love to hear from you.

COFRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, colour, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disability. None of this gets in the way of hiring and retaining the best people.