At DEME, Internal Audit is not about policing. It is about partnership. As a small and experienced team, Internal Audit works closely with the business as a trusted advisor. The focus is clear: strengthen processes, reinforce governance and help colleagues succeed. The team verifies whether controls and processes effectively support DEME’s risk governance, identifies weaknesses and recommends practical improvements. It challenges constructively and always adds value through a solution-oriented approach.
As an Internal Auditor, you play a key role in executing end-to-end audit engagements. From preparation and fieldwork to reporting. You work under the supervision of the Internal Audit Director and alongside experienced colleagues. You combine independent judgement with collaboration. You help the business move forward.Your responsibilities
Conduct audits across operational projects, legal entities and corporate supporting functions.
Assess internal control systems and business processes through targeted testing of risk-mitigating controls.
Prepare clear, structured work papers and formulate concise observations that identify root causes and deliver actionable value.
Monitor the implementation and effectiveness of agreed corrective actions.
Act as a constructive business partner, balancing independence with collaboration.
Provide pragmatic, solution-based recommendations that support better decisions and sustainable performance.
Engage confidently with stakeholders across the organization and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement
You hold a Master’s degree and bring at least 7 years of relevant professional experience.
Prior audit experience is an asset, but not a prerequisite.
You communicate fluently in English, both written and spoken. Knowledge of additional languages is a plus.
You are willing to travel internationally for short assignments (typically two weeks, up to 30% overall).
You demonstrate strong stakeholder orientation, attention to detail, sound judgement and excellent organizational skills.
You think critically, communicate proactively and act with diplomacy.
You are a team player with strong ethics, a positive mindset and the ability to work independently when required.
You combine analytical strength with excellent numerical and data-handling skills. Advanced Excel knowledge is essential. Experience with D365 and/or Power BI is a plus.
You engage respectfully and professionally with employees at all levels of the organization
A continuous development and training path to support both your personal and professional growth.
An innovative and stimulating work environment with many opportunities for career progression - whether within Internal Audit or elsewhere in the DEME Group.
A people‑centered culture with a strong focus on wellbeing.
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What We Do
DEME (Euronext Brussels: DEME) is a leading contractor in the fields of offshore energy, dredging & infra, environmental remediation, trenching and marine infrastructure. DEME also engages in concessions activities in offshore wind, marine infrastructure, green hydrogen, and deep-sea mineral harvesting. The company can build on almost 150 years of experience and is a front runner in innovation and new technologies. DEME’s vision is to work towards a sustainable future by offering solutions for global challenges: a rising sea level, a growing population, the reduction of emissions, polluted rivers and soils and the scarcity of mineral resources. DEME can rely on more than 5,300 highly skilled professionals and operates one of the largest and most technologically advanced fleets in the world. DEME realised a turnover of 3,285 million euro with an EBITDA of 596 million euro in 2023
