Internal Auditor - French and English Speaking

We are looking for an experienced Internal Auditor to join an international organisation with operations across multiple countries, including Central Africa. In this role, you will assess and strengthen internal controls, identify financial and operational risks, and support the continuous improvement of finance processes across the Group. You will work closely with senior finance leadership and local finance teams. The position combines internal audit, internal control, finance governance and process improvement and involves frequent international travel.

Key Responsibilities

Internal Audit

• Plan and conduct internal audits across Group entities, primarily in Central Africa.
• Perform audits covering finance, procurement, inventory and treasury.
• Assess the effectiveness of internal controls, governance and risk management processes.
• Identify control weaknesses and recommend practical improvements.
• Prepare audit reports and present key findings and recommendations to senior finance leadership, including the CFO.

Internal Control & Finance Governance

• Contribute to the development and improvement of the Group's internal control framework.
• Support the harmonisation of finance processes across different entities.
• Participate in major finance transformation projects, including an ERP migration.
• Ensure appropriate controls are embedded in new processes and systems.

Training & Audit Coordination

• Train and support local finance teams on internal controls, audit findings and Group policies.
• Promote a strong risk, control and compliance culture across the organisation.
• Act as a point of contact for internal and external auditors.
• Coordinate audit activities and required documentation.
• Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and corrective actions.

Your Profile

You hold a Master's degree in Audit, Accounting, Finance or a related discipline and have approximately 3–5 years of relevant experience in internal audit, internal control, accounting or financial audit.

You bring

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and IFRS.
• Experience with internal control systems.
• A good understanding of financial processes, tax, compliance and risk management.
• Experience working within an international or multi-entity environment is preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.
• A pragmatic, independent and solution-oriented mindset.
• The ability to work effectively across different cultures and operational environments.
• Fluency in both French and English is essential.

Travel

The position involves frequent international travel, including visits to operational sites and logistics locations.

Interested?

Interested or curious to learn more about this opportunity? Feel free to apply directly or contact me for questions and additional information. You can reach me by phone at +31 6 28 32 35 19 or by email at bilal@madisonpeople.com. I would be happy to tell you more about the role and the organization.