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Senior Internal Auditor
Toyota Industries Europe (TIE) is the European holding entity of Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO) in Japan. Hosting business units like Vanderlande, Toyota Material Handling Europe and Toyota Automated Logistics, we employ over 25,000 people across Europe. While our foundation is deeply rooted in Europe, approximately 15% of our operations extend to the United States and Asia. With a turnover of around €6.2 billion, Toyota Industries Europe is a strong global organization focused on creating synergies across our businesses. We are optimizing corporate services, strengthening governance and enhancing performance by developing key talent and driving innovation throughout all business units.
The Position
We are seeking an experienced detail-oriented Senior Internal Auditor to join our Group Internal Audit team in Veghel, Netherlands. Our European internal audit team consists of eight professionals based in Veghel and in Mjölby, Sweden. We also work closely together with our global internal audit teams in Japan and North America.
Your primary responsibilities will include leading or participating in internal audit engagements across operational, financial, compliance areas, assessing internal controls (J-SOX), and evaluating risk management and governance processes.
As a Senior Internal Auditor, you work with our business units of the TIE Group in Europe such as Toyota Material Handling Europe, Vanderlande and Toyota Automated Logistics and cooperate with other members of the Internal Audit Departments in TIE in Europe and TICO in Japan. The role includes international travel of approximately 20%.
In this role you report to the Director TIE Internal Audit, Ann-Sofie Gillström.
Your responsibilities
- Lead and execute operational, financial, and compliance audits end-to-end, including risk assessment, planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up activities in line with audit standards and methodologies.
- Assess business, financial, and operational risks by evaluating internal controls, governance, compliance, and risk management processes to identify gaps and improvement opportunities.
- Develop and perform high-quality, risk-based audit programs and provide practical recommendations to address deficiencies and enhance operational effectiveness.
- Prepare clear and well-structured audit reports with evidence-based conclusions, root cause analysis, and actionable recommendations aligned with Internal Audit Quality Standards.
- Communicate audit findings and recommendations effectively to stakeholders across the organization, supporting timely implementation and closure of corrective actions.
- Support fraud investigations, special reviews, and continuous improvement of Internal Audit methodologies while collaborating with colleagues and acting as a trusted advisor to management.
Your profile
- Master’s degree in Finance & Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Audit or related field.
- 8+ years of experience in internal audit in an industrial company or gained in a Big Four firm or an equivalent professional environment with a solid understanding of the role of Internal Audit within the Three Lines Model.
- Strong knowledge of auditing standards, internal controls, and risk assessment frameworks.
- Experience with ERP environments, such as SAP and/or JD Edwards, as well as experience with audit management systems, such as TeamMate+, are considered an advantage.
- Professional certifications such as RA (NL specific), CIA, or similar are an advantage
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to work independently, demonstrate strong self‑leadership, manage priorities, and collaborate effectively in multicultural, international teams
- Ability to apply sound professional judgment and challenge constructively, while building trusted relationships with stakeholders at different organizational levels.
- Fluent in English written and spoken. Knowledge of the Dutch language is an asset.
To succeed in this role, we also see that you are a proactive and curious professional with a strong interest in continuous improvement. You are eager to learn, share knowledge, and contribute to the ongoing development of the Internal Audit function, while continuously strengthening your own professional expertise.
Our Offer
In a rapidly growing high-tech industry in fast transformation, Toyota Industries Europe is stable, global and influential. We offer a dynamic, diverse, and welcoming work environment where you always act within an international context. The position is based in Veghel, The Netherlands with the possibility to partly work remotely. We offer an open, and collaborative environment and we encourage continuous development and learning to deliver quality in everything we do. While you keep moving us forward, we look forward to seeing your career move in remarkable ways.
Your application
Please send your application, containing Curriculum Vitae and cover letter in English no later than 7th of June 2026. We screen continuously, so do not miss out on this opportunity!
For more information about the position, please contact Head of TIE Internal Audit, [email protected].
For more information about the recruitmentprocess, please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist, [email protected].
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Permanent
The Netherlands
Veghel
