Head of Methodology and Quality Assurance (Audit)

Location: Utrecht, Netherlands; hybrid work with a balance between home and office work

Salary: €10,330–€14,757 gross per month for a 40-hour work week.

Company

hirify.global is a financial-sector institution whose Audit function provides independent and objective assurance on governance, risk management and internal control.

What you will do

• Lead the relevant parts of the Audit hirify.global strategy and develop the strategy for using data analytics and artificial intelligence in audit activities.
• Manage the global Quality Assurance programme and use its outcomes to improve audit quality, consistency and impact.
• Develop audit methodology, standards, policy frameworks and procedures in response to internal and external developments.
• Lead and coach a team of 10 professionals working across methodology, quality assurance, knowledge development, data analytics, artificial intelligence and innovation.
• Support professional training and continuous development across Audit hirify.global.

Requirements

• A relevant university master’s degree.
• A postgraduate qualification as a Registered Operational Auditor, Registered Information Systems Auditor or Chartered Accountant, or an international equivalent.
• At least 10 years of experience leading audit functions with significant organisational impact in the financial sector.
• At least 5 years of experience implementing digital solutions or leading data analytics teams, and at least 5 years of experience in roles where strategic change management was a significant responsibility.
• Demonstrable experience working with senior stakeholders, including local or group executive-board stakeholders.
• Sound knowledge of relevant regulations and professional standards, including Institute of Internal Auditors standards.
• Demonstrable experience applying artificial intelligence effectively and responsibly in audit or a comparable professional environment.
• Persuasive verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex subjects to executives, regulators and other audiences.
• Experience building, coaching and leading high-performing teams, with the judgement to decide when independent action or alignment with senior audit leadership is required.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working with flexibility between home and office.
• Gross monthly salary of €10,330–€14,757, a thirteenth month, 8% holiday allowance and a 10% Employee Benefit Budget.
• €1,400 annual development budget.
• Transportation flexibility, including a mobility or car-leasing option, plus pension and other benefits.
• Inclusive culture focused on different perspectives, professional development and social impact.

Hiring process

• Applications are accepted until 18 November 2026.
• Interviews take place through Microsoft Teams or at the office; a reliability assessment and an additional assessment may be part of the process.
• The process includes application review, one or more interviews, a possible assignment or assessment, an offer and legal screening before starting.