Head of Internal Audit

About the role

CM.com, a listed AI-first fintech company, is looking for a Head of Internal Audit in Breda. The role strengthens governance, risk management and internal control and helps the company achieve its strategic objectives. It reports administratively to the CEO and functionally to the Audit Committee, with a direct line to the Supervisory Board, and combines recurring responsibilities with project-based work. The position is open only to candidates who already hold a permanent work and residence permit for the Netherlands.

Key responsibilities

• Align the audit plan with the company's strategy and strategic risks, and maintain the Internal Audit Charter, methodology and a risk-based annual and multi-year audit plan approved by the Audit Committee
• Carry out operational, financial, IT, security and compliance audits across the business and countries, including testing controls over financial reporting
• Report on follow-up of non-conformities and corrective actions, and support continuous improvement of management systems
• Audit the company's own use of AI, covering governance, model and data risks, security, privacy and compliance with the EU AI Act
• Assess compliance with regulations such as the Dutch Corporate Governance Code, DORA, PSD2, GDPR and CSRD
• Report to the Audit Committee and Supervisory Board on findings, risks and the effectiveness of the function, and align with the external auditor and other assurance providers
• Investigate fraud and integrity signals and safeguard independence and objectivity, including the periodic quality assessment of the function
• Use data analytics, continuous auditing and AI tools, together with the BI and data teams

Required profile

• Master's degree in Accountancy, Finance, Business or IT Audit; RA, CIA, CISA, RO or CRMA is a plus
• Several years of experience in internal audit, external audit or risk and control, ideally at a listed company or Big 4 firm
• Experience reporting to an Audit Committee or Supervisory Board is a plus
• Independent, analytical and hands-on mindset, able to communicate confidently with board members
• Strong interest in automation and AI, and professional proficiency in English and Dutch

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of COSO, IIA standards, IFRS and internal control over financial reporting
• Affinity with IT, cloud, payments and regulated environments
• Experience with ISO standards (e.g. ISO 27001, ISO 9001) and management system audits is a plus

What we offer

• 3-day global onboarding in the headquarters in Breda
• Daily healthy lunches and snacks, shuttle mobility card, commuting allowance and lease-a-bike options
• Pension plan, 25 vacation days plus the option to buy 10 more
• Employee Share Purchase Program
• Development through the CM Academy, Udemy courses, meetups, Young Professional Program and CM Business Adventure
• Vitality program with stress prevention workshops, ergonomist visit, bootcamps, yoga and sports day
• Team events such as weekly drinks, board game nights, karaoke and a yearly ski trip