Internal ICT Auditor Europe
Key Skills
Job Description
Job Description Drive ICT Audit Excellence Across 45 Nikon Locations in Europe Are you an ICT Auditor who wants more than a checklist-driven role? Do you enjoy identifying risks, influencing improvements, and use your expertise to create meaningful value. At Nikon Europe, we are looking for an Internal ICT Auditor to join our European Internal Audit team (5 people). As the ICT subject matter expert within a team of five auditors, you will play a key role in assessing and strengthening IT governance, cybersecurity, risk management, and control processes across our European organization. What makes this opportunity unique is the degree of autonomy and ownership . You will not simply execute predefined audits. You will have the opportunity to influence audit priorities, shape the scope of your work, develop innovative approaches, and contribute to the future development of Internal Audit within Nikon Europe. Working across 45 Nikon locations throughout Europe , you will gain broad exposure to different business operations, technologies, and cultures while building relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Why Join Nikon Europe? Opportunity to Make an Impact This role offers a high level of professional responsibility and ownership. We trust our auditors to identify opportunities, challenge existing practices, and determine where they can add the most value. You Will Have The Opportunity To Influence the focus and scope of ICT audits. Introduce innovative audit techniques and data-driven approaches. Develop tools and methodologies that improve audit effectiveness. Build strong relationships with stakeholders across Europe. Contribute to the continuous development of the Internal Audit function. At Nikon we value a “ Genki ” work environment and good live-work balance. We value flexibility and provide a fair compensation and benefit packages. We work partly from home and have great coffee at the office. International Exposure You will work closely with colleagues across Europe, supporting 45 Nikon locations and gaining insight into a wide range of business activities and technologies. Travel Across Europe The role includes approximately 15-20% travel , mainly within Europe and the UK. Your Responsibilities Evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, internal controls, and governance processes. Conduct ICT audits aligned with ISO 27001, COBIT, and IT General Control frameworks. Participate in operational and integrated audits across various business units and functions. Assess IT infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity controls, and data management processes. Promote IT risk awareness and support local businesses in strengthening their control environments. Identify and assess risks related to Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies. Collaborate with internal and external auditors to ensure compliance with Nikon Group policies and regulatory requirements. Build trusted relationships with subsidiary management and operational teams throughout Europe. Prepare audit reports, recommendations, and monitor remediation activities. Support continuous improvement initiatives in ICT governance, cybersecurity, and audit methodology. Contribute to the development of audit standards, approaches, and documentation across the Internal Audit department. Job Requirements What You Bring Bachelor's or Master's degree in ICT, finance or a related field. Approximately 3-5 years of experience in IT Audit, IT Risk Advisory, Technology Risk, Digital Trust, or Technology Assurance. Knowledge of control standards (like ISO 27001, COBIT, IT General Controls (ITGC). Professional certifications such as CISA, RE, EMITA, or equivalent are an advantage. Experience with data analytics tools such as Alteryx or similar platforms. Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all organizational levels. Excellent organizational and project management skills. A proactive, independent, and solution-oriented mindset. Experience within a Big 4 or comparable consulting environment is highly valued. Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and international environment. Interested in AI field and improvements company wide What Success Looks Like You are curious, analytical, and comfortable working independently and in a team. You enjoy taking ownership, influencing decisions, and helping organizations improve. You thrive in an environment where you are trusted to determine priorities, build relationships, and make a visible contribution to the business. If you are looking for a role where you can combine ICT expertise, international exposure, international exposure and professional responsibility , while contributing to the future development of Internal Audit within Nikon Europe, we would love to hear from you. Join Nikon Europe and make your impact across Europe.
Core Responsibilities
The role involves evaluating and improving ICT governance, cybersecurity, and risk management processes across 45 European locations. Responsibilities include conducting audits based on ISO 27001 and COBIT frameworks and assessing risks related to emerging technologies like AI.
Requirements
Candidates need a degree in ICT or Finance and 3-5 years of experience in IT Audit or Technology Risk. Professional certifications like CISA are an advantage, along with experience in data analytics tools and a background in Big 4 consulting.
Benefits
- Fair compensation and benefit packages
- Flexible working
- Work from home options
- Office coffee
About Nikon Europe
Industry: Consumer Electronics
Company size: 51-200 employees
Who we are: Grounded in the latest opto-electronics and precision technologies, our products and solutions help build a better society. Get to know the real Nikon. We do so much more than manufacture cameras and binoculars. Our technology can be found in the equipment used to manufacture semiconductors essential to PCs and smartphones, as well as devices that detect faults in electronic equipment. Nikon’s technology is the cornerstone of everyday life. Our businesses at the European Headquarters: Corporate functions: Nikon Business Support Europe is supporting not only the healthcare and imaging business in the Netherlands, but also other business across Europe in six corporate functions; Finance, Human Resources, Legal, IT, Internal Audit and CSR. Imaging business: Thanks to advances in digital technology, the camera has evolved into an everyday device anybody can use to easily take high-quality pictures. For professional photographers, digital camera technologies have yielded remarkably advances functions and performance that can significantly intensify creativity and expression. Nikon camera production acumen and technologies, both supported by our long history, will continue to expand imaging possibilities. Healthcare business: Microscopes and measuring instruments from our healthcare business are contributing to fields ranging from bioscience research to industrial sectors such as components for electronics, automobiles and aircraft. As a market leader in optical instrumentation and the only microscope company to manufacture its own glass, ensuring the very finest quality assurance throughout production. With more than 100 year’s expertise in the field, Nikon’s microscope range is at the leading edge of technological development and continues to help scientists around the world in undertaking ground-breaking research.