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Senior IT Auditor

Ahold Delhaize

Zaandam
Full-time
5-10 years experience
Hybrid

€80,000 - €90,000 per year

Key Skills

IT Auditing
Risk Assessment
Audit Planning
Audit Engagement Leadership
Technology Risk Management
Internal Controls
Cloud Platforms
SAP
Enterprise Applications
Cybersecurity
Data Management
IT Infrastructure
Digital Solutions
Stakeholder Management
Analytical Skills
Project Management

Job Description

Senior IT Auditor Make a meaningful impact at the intersection of business and technology. Join Ahold Delhaize's Internal Audit team and help strengthen technology assurance, risk management, and business resilience across some of Europe's leading retail brands. As our Senior IT Auditor, you'll work across Ahold Delhaize Europe & Indonesia, collaborating with well-known brands such as Albert Heijn, Delhaize Belgium, bol, Gall & Gall, Etos, Alfa Beta, Mega Image, Albert, and Delhaize Serbia. You'll have the opportunity to explore complex technology environments, contribute to strategic business initiatives, and work closely with senior stakeholders to drive meaningful improvements. About Ahold Delhaize We're Ahold Delhaize, one of the world's largest food retail groups. Together with our strong local retail brands in Europe, the United States, and Indonesia, we share a passion for delivering great food, value, and innovation. By bringing ideas to the table and acting on them, you help create a healthier tomorrow. Together, we make better choices accessible for millions of people every day. Your New Team As Senior IT Auditor, you'll join our Internal Audit team, a forward-looking function that helps Ahold Delhaize navigate risks while achieving its strategic objectives. Our team goes beyond traditional compliance and control assessments. We provide independent assurance and practical insights that strengthen business performance, improve operational effectiveness, and support innovation and sustainable growth. Working with colleagues and stakeholders across technology, digital, data, cybersecurity, supply chain, and business functions, you'll assess risks and controls across a diverse range of processes, systems, and strategic initiatives. You'll become part of an international environment where professional judgment, collaboration, curiosity, and constructive challenge are highly valued. Every audit offers exposure to different technologies, business challenges, and opportunities to develop your expertise. Key Focus Areas of Your Role Lead technology and business-focused audits You'll independently plan and execute risk-based IT audits across Ahold Delhaize brands and corporate functions. From risk assessments and audit planning to fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up, you'll evaluate the design and effectiveness of technology and business controls, identifying opportunities to strengthen processes and risk management practices. Assess complex technology environments You'll review technology governance, cloud platforms, SAP and enterprise applications, digital and e-commerce solutions, data management, and IT infrastructure. Your work will also cover cybersecurity, store technology, supply chain and warehouse automation, and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and advanced analytics. Turn audit findings into business impact You'll translate complex technical observations into clear business risks and actionable recommendations. By presenting your findings to management and senior stakeholders, you'll help improve operational effectiveness, strengthen resilience, and support informed business decisions. Build relationships and shape continuous improvement You'll collaborate with business and technology leaders across our international organization, providing constructive challenge and practical insights. Through coaching colleagues, identifying emerging risks, and contributing to future audit planning, you'll help continuously improve our audit approach and the value we deliver. What’s in it for you? Aside from what we ask of you in this role, we also have a great deal to offer you: plenty of growth opportunities and various cross-brand career options; flexible working hours; a hybrid working model (we ask you to spend at least 50% of your working time at the office); and the chance to drive meaningful change on a global scale. You can look forward to a good work-life balance, and the chance to work in an inclusive environment that wholeheartedly encourages growth and welcomes you just the way you are. Plus: A gross annual salary between €80K to €90K including holiday pay based on full-time employment Attractive bonuses A first-rate pension plan 20 vacation days and the option to buy an additional 12,5 days from your personal ‘flex budget Travel expenses or an NS travel card A laptop and smartphone Travel allowance, discounts on health insurance and groceries The Ingredients You Bring Everyone brings their unique flavor. We believe this role comes to life when you bring the following experience: An IT Audit (RE) post-master's qualification (mandatory), combined with a bachelor's or master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. 4–8 years of relevant experience in IT audit, technology risk, consulting, external audit, or a related field, preferably within a Big Four firm, multinational organization, or large retail environment. Experience assessing technology risks and controls across areas such as cloud platforms, SAP, enterprise applications, cybersecurity, digital solutions, IT infrastructure, or store and supply chain technology. Experience leading audit engagements from planning through reporting, supported by strong analytical and project management skills. Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CISM, CRISC, AZ-500, or equivalent are an advantage. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into business insights, build trusted relationships with senior leaders, and work effectively across an international organization. Aside from this, your intellectual curiosity, collaborative mindset, sound professional judgment, and willingness to challenge assumptions constructively will take you far. Apply now! Are you keen to join the Security team? Even if you don’t tick all the boxes, but you still believe you have the personality and skills that make you a suitable candidate, we strongly encourage you to reach out to us. Apply now via the button on this page, or feel free to contact Damjan Bugarski, Talent Acquisition Specialist via [email protected] if you have any questions. At Ahold Delhaize and our local brands, we broadly define diversity as being inclusive of thoughts and skills, generational differences, LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disabilities, nationalities and more, and we accept all people for who they are.

Core Responsibilities

Lead risk-based IT audits across company brands and corporate functions, assessing technology and business controls from planning through reporting and follow-up. Communicate findings and actionable recommendations to senior stakeholders, collaborate across business and technology teams, and contribute to continuous improvement and future audit planning.

Requirements

Requires a mandatory IT Audit (RE) post-master's qualification and a bachelor's or master's degree in IT, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, plus 4–8 years of relevant experience. Candidates should have experience leading audit engagements and assessing technology risks and controls, with strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder-management skills; relevant professional certifications are an advantage.

Benefits

  • Growth Opportunities
  • Cross-Brand Career Options
  • Flexible Working Hours
  • Hybrid Working Model
  • Work-Life Balance
  • Attractive Bonuses
  • Pension Plan
  • 20 Vacation Days
  • Option to Purchase 12.5 Additional Vacation Days
  • Travel Expenses or Public Transport Card
  • Laptop
  • Smartphone
  • Travel Allowance
  • Health Insurance Discounts
  • Grocery Discounts

About Ahold Delhaize

Industry: Retail

Company size: 10,001+ employees

Ahold Delhaize is one of the world’s largest food retail groups, we are a leader in supermarkets and e-commerce, and a company at the forefront of sustainable retailing. Our local brands employ around 393,000 associates in around 9,400 local grocery, small format, and specialty stores. Our family of brands include Albert, Albert Heijn, AB Vassilopoulos, bol, Delhaize, ENA, Etos, Food Lion, Gall & Gall, The GIANT Company, Giant Food, Hannaford, Maxi, Mega Image, Profi, Stop & Shop, and Super Indo. We encourage associates to develop to their full potential, gain new skills and build the right capabilities for the future. As a global company, we provide many challenging opportunities to learn and try new things. We value fresh insights and new perspectives because they help us understand and serve customers and communities better, and we strive to be a better place to work where our associates are welcome just the way they are. Join us in our journey to inspire everyone to eat and live better, for a healthier future for people and the planet.

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