Internal Auditor

R0056461 Internal Auditor

Kick‑start your career at the intersection of business, technology, and trust.

Wolters Kluwer

Wolters Kluwer, headquartered in Alphen aan den Rijn, the Netherlands, is a leading global provider of information, software, and services for professionals. We serve customers in more than 180 countries, operating through five divisions: Health; Tax & Accounting; Corporate Performance & ESG; Financial Corporate Compliance; and Legal & Regulatory. The company employs approximately 20,000 people worldwide.

Why this role matters

Are you looking for a role at the intersection of business and technology? Do you want to build skills that are valuable anywhere—while making a real impact?

As an Internal Auditor with Wolters Kluwer, you’ll help strengthen trust, integrity, and transparency across a global, technology driven organization. Your work directly supports senior leadership, the Board, and the Audit Committee in making better, more informed decisions. From day one, you’ll‑ be encouraged to ask questions, challenge assumptions, and help shape how we do things better.

This role is ideal if you’re early in your career and excited to learn fast, work internationally, and grow into a trusted advisor.

About the Internal Audit team

We provide independent assurance and advisory services across the organization, covering business processes, technology, and emerging risks. Our work goes beyond “checking boxes”—we focus on insight, improvement, and forward-looking‑ risk management.

You’ll join a diverse, international team of 8 colleagues based in the Netherlands and the United States, working closely together in small, professional teams. We operate at a senior level across the business, while offering a supportive environment where learning and collaboration are central.

What you’ll do

You’ll be involved in audits from start to finish and gradually take on more responsibility as you grow. Your work will include:

• Working on audits and reviews across business, IT, and industry specific‑ processes.
• Helping plan and shape the internal audit plan based on risks and business priorities.
• Analyzing processes, data, and controls—and discussing your insights with stakeholders.
• Actively adopting and innovating AI and other advanced technologies.
• Collaborating with business leaders and senior management on risk mitigation and improvement ideas.
• Developing deep expertise in one or more focus areas where the team is building strength.

You won’t just observe—you’ll contribute, learn, and have a voice.

What you’ll learn and how you’ll grow

This role is designed as a strong foundation for a long-term career—in audit, risk, technology, or the broader business‑.

In your first years, you can expect to:

• Gain hands-on‑ experience with a wide variety of audits in a global organization.
• Learn how business processes, technology, and risks connect in real life.
• Build strong communication and stakeholder management‑ skills.
• Work closely with experienced auditors who coach and support your development.
• Receive training tailored to your background—prior audit experience is not required.

Who you are

You don’t need to tick every box—what matters most is curiosity, integrity, and a willingness to learn.

You likely:

• Have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (any field; business or technology is a plus).
• Are analytical, curious, and enjoy solving problems.
• Eager to explore use of advanced technologies (including AI and advanced analytics).
• Communicate clearly and confidently with different types of people.
• Feel comfortable working in an international environment.
• Act with integrity and have strong ethical standards.
• Are fluent in English (our corporate language); other languages are a bonus.

What we offer

• A competitive salary and a 36 h‑our fulltime contract.
• Strong focus on work life balance in a fast growing, financially healthy listed company.
• A supportive learning environment with experienced colleagues who enjoy sharing knowledge.
• Flexibility through hybrid working: We believe a mix of office and remote work allows for flexibility whilst fostering creativity, co-creation, mentoring and learning.
• International exposure: travel is part of the role (approximately 25–50%), planned thoughtfully and with balance.
• The role is based in the Alphen aan den Rijn, Netherlands, with other European locations considered.

If you are a motivated individual with and you like what you see in this job description, we would love to hear from you. Simply by clicking on the apply button!

Contact

Ina Smaelen - Senior Corporate Recruiter

Email: [email protected]

To maintain a fair and genuine hiring process, we kindly ask that all candidates participate in interviews without the assistance of AI tools or external prompts. Our interview process is designed to assess your individual skills, experiences, and communication style. We value authenticity and want to ensure we’re getting to know you—not a digital assistant. To help maintain this integrity, we ask to remove virtual backgrounds and include in-person interviews in our hiring process. Please note that use of AI-generated responses or third-party support during interviews will be grounds for disqualification from the recruitment process.

Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process.