Senior Internal Auditor

Viridien (www.viridiengroup.com) is an advanced technology, digital and Earth data company that pushes the boundaries of science for a more prosperous and sustainable future. With our ingenuity, drive and deep curiosity we discover new insights, innovations, and solutions that efficiently and responsibly resolve complex natural resource, digital, energy transition and infrastructure challenges.

Job Summary

Group Internal Audit represents the organization’s third line of defense, providing independent and objective assurance to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors and Executive Management. Through a risk-based approach, the function evaluates the effectiveness of risk management, governance, and internal control processes across the organization.

Internal audits are conducted regularly across all business areas and organizational levels within the Viridien Group.

During engagement planning, internal auditors assess the activity’s objectives and related strategies, identify significant risks, evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of governance and control frameworks, and highlight opportunities for improvement. Independence and professional judgment are essential to establish a robust risk-based audit approach and allocate appropriate resources.

About the Team

As a Senior Internal Auditor, you will join a team of four professionals located in Massy and Rotterdam. You will lead and execute internal audit assignments in line with the Group Internal Audit (GIA) Charter and the company’s Code of Ethics.

You will be fully accountable for audit engagements from the planning phase through execution to follow-up, ensuring high-quality delivery and meaningful business impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Design tailored audit programs and obtain validation from the Audit Director

• Lead audit meetings and coordinate engagements across international stakeholders

• Assess internal controls, identify gaps, and ensure alignment with Group policies

• Provide actionable recommendations and co-develop pragmatic improvement plans

• Produce clear audit reports and communicate key findings to management

• Monitor the implementation of action plans and ensure timely follow-up

• Support and coach junior team members

• Coordinate audit activities and report progress to the Internal Audit Director

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of Internal Audit practices and tools

Qualifications:

Required:

• Master’s degree from a Business School or university with a specialization in Accounting, Finance, or Audit

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

• Team player with autonomy, curiosity, and professional skepticism

• High level of integrity, objectivity, and root-cause analysis capability

• Solid end-to-end process understanding and systems thinking

• Advanced problem-solving and investigative skills

• Proven leadership and influencing capabilities

• Professional proficiency in French and English

Preferred:

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in audit including 3 years in external audit in Big Four environment and at least 2 years in internal audit

Benefits:

• An international culture in which the well-being and development of our employees are a top priority

• Attractive salary and bonus scheme

• Initial 25 days of annual leaves + 14 days of paid reduced working time per year

• PEE/PERCO/CET Pension Savings Plan

• Hybrid work: up to 2 days per week working from home.

• Access to company restaurant with subsidized price

• Access to benefits from Company works council

• Reimbursement of 50% of public transportation card in Ile-de-France region

• Attractive sustainable mobility incentive

• Love sports? Access to equipped Gym with reasonable price. 

• Wellbeing Teale app – for helping you to evaluate and improve your mental health.

• Confidential employee assistance program to support our staff covering counselling, wellbeing, legal & financial issues.

Our Hiring Process

At Viridien, we are committed to delivering a respectful, inclusive, and transparent recruit