Head of Audit

The Head of Audit is responsible for guiding and overseeing the audit function across the organization and plays a critical role in safeguarding DLL’s integrity and maintaining our status as a leading global vendor finance company. You will report into the CEO, DLL and have a functional reporting line to the Chief Audit Executive of Rabobank Group. The role-holder is also a member of the Audit Rabobank Management Team.

The Audit function operates as an independent, objective assurance entity, dedicated to supporting DLL’s strategic goals. By employing a risk-based approach, Audit provides essential insights and objective assurance, leveraging its unique position as the third line of responsibility. The primary mission of the Audit team is to assist DLL (and, by extension, Rabobank Group) in achieving its objectives. This is accomplished through a systematic and disciplined evaluation of governance, risk management, and control processes, with the aim of enhancing efficiency and effectiveness.

After a successful period of 8 years with the current job holder, it is time to change and refresh, also to ensure independence and objectivity which is very relevant in the Audit function.

Find out more here about how you can unleash your full potential at DLL

Day to day:

• Lead the Group Audit team (29 FTE) and audit teams across the organization with natural leadership. Anticipate future knowledge and skills required, such that members feel empowered embracing roles and responsibilities.
• Manage the relationship with the Executive Board (EB) and senior management level ensuring strategic and tactical alignment
• Hold ultimate responsibility for the (quality of) risk analysis by DLL Audit and internal audit plan (independent, well-executed, risk-based) as well as related resource requirements and budgets.
• Hold ultimate responsibility for adequate execution of operational, information technology, and compliance audits within DLL with focus on both running the business as well as changing the business.
• Provide independent assurance, insights, and strategic advice to senior management, the DLL Executive Board, and the DLL Supervisory Board. This includes offering assurance on the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal control systems, thereby safeguarding the organization and its reputation
• Approve and oversee all reporting to the DLL Executive Board, DLL Supervisory Board, and the DLL Internal Audit Committee.
• Ensure that all audit activities align with DLL Internal Audit standards and meet applicable regulatory requirements.
• Stimulate and assure a strong risk culture, awareness of risks and everyone’s contribution to risk management and protecting DLL’s reputation.
• Actively promote collaboration and alignment between the three lines of responsibility, ensuring a cohesive approach to risk management and audit functions.
• Maintain regular, direct communication with the external auditor to ensure transparency and alignment on audit matters
• You also bear ultimate HR responsibility for your department and sub-teams, including performance management for direct reports.
• Collaborate with the Audit Rabobank Leadership team on internal audit strategy and maintain alignment between DLL’s and Rabobank’s Audit strategy

All members enjoy:

• Two working days per year volunteering for a local charity.
• Health and Wellness program including healthy food, free health checks, fun health & vitality activities.
• Flexible hours with possibility to work from home
• Career development opportunities: online learning, member development programs.
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Essentials:

• You hold a master’s degree in a relevant field and professional qualifications as auditor or equivalent. You have the equivalent of 15+ years’ experience, of which at least 10 years in a management role.
• You have significant leadership experience in auditing, risk management, and regulatory compliance, with a strong preference for experience within international banking, leasing, and financial markets.
• You have technical knowledge of banking, with a preference for knowledge of vendor finance / leasing.
• You are a seasoned leader with a strong drive to optimize and connect. You have vision, strong motivational and empowerment skills, confidence, independence and a strong sense of accountability.
• You enjoy coaching and developing others.
• You have a well-developed organizational sensitivity and excellent communication and stakeholder management skills at all levels in the organization.
• You have exceptional judgement and ability to act decisively and with discretion in all situations
• You thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and able to turn work around very quickly, as needed.
• You adopt a flexible mindset and address complex challenges with risk-based pragmatic solutions.
• You thrive under challenge and pressure in a demanding environment and maintain a balance of self-assurance, a sense of perspective and competitive drive.
• You have an innovative mindset with a drive for process improvement and the adoption of new tools and technologies.
• You are fluent in English both orally as well as in writing.

Choose wellbeing

DLL’s wellbeing ambition is to educate, equip and empower members to build connections, manage their mental, emotional, physical and financial wellness and maintain balance between work and the other priorities that make up their lives.

Our four wellbeing categories are as follows:

• Connection – Build meaningful connections with other DLL members
• Health – Manage mental, emotional and physical health
• Finance – Provide learning opportunities to help members achieve personal financial health
• Lifestyle – Maintain balance between work and life priorities

These are the things that matter to our members and the wellbeing of our members matters to DLL

Settling in

At DLL, we are many things. We are team members, family members, community member. We are members of society, members of different cultures and nationalities. Members of change. We each have different beliefs, different passions, different viewpoints, talents and interests. We come from different backgrounds, cultures, nationalities and histories.

But for all of our differences, we share one thing in common: each of us are members of DLL.

Our company was founded in the Netherlands. But today we are truly a multinational business. Our unique culture is rooted in higher collaboration, less hierarchy and an honest directness that enable us to integrate, ideate and innovate across country lines.

Many companies say they are European, American, Asian or Australian, at DLL we are all these places and more.

We are a cross-culture collaborative – an interconnected network – that comes together every single day with one goal in mind: Partnering for a better world.

Good to know:

• Deadline for application: September 22nd (Due to high volume of applications this requisition may close prior to posted close date)
• The selection process may involve an assessment.
• Applications via email will not be reviewed. Please apply online via our career website.
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• DLL’s referral program applies
• For more information, please contact our Regional Talent Acquisition Manager, Europe Willem Hessels via willem.hessels@dllgroup.com

DLL appreciates the time you spend applying to our openings. We advise only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted. Hiring subject to successful completion of a background check.

DLL is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation in accordance with our values and all applicable legislation.