Junior Internal Auditor

Junior Internal Auditor – John Cockerill Corporate

Are you ready to contribute to a global industrial group shaping sustainable solutions for tomorrow?

Driven since 1817 by the entrepreneurial spirit and thirst for innovation of its founder, the John Cockerill Group develops large-scale technological solutions to meet the needs of its time: facilitating access to low-carbon energies, enabling sustainable industrial production, preserving natural resources, contributing to greener mobility, enhancing security, and installing critical infrastructures.

Its offer to companies, States and communities consists of services and associated equipment for the sectors of energy, defence, industry, the environment, transports, and infrastructures.

With over 8,000 employees, John Cockerill achieved a turnover of €1.417 billion in 2024, operating in 28 countries across 5 continents.

As a diversified international Group, John Cockerill relies on strong corporate functions to support its businesses, drive performance, ensure governance, and foster sustainable growth across all activities.

Why join John Cockerill ?

• Group-level impact: contribute to strategic, transversal or support functions with a direct impact on business performance.
• International reach: collaborate with teams and stakeholders across regions, businesses and cultures.
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• Purpose-driven environment: be part of a Group committed to sustainability, innovation and long-term value creation.
• Autonomy & trust: evolve in a culture that values responsibility, initiative and work-life balance.

To support its continued growth and transformation, John Cockerill invests in strong corporate expertise, combining strategic vision, operational excellence and human values.

Your role

In an international, innovative, and constantly evolving industrial environment, the John Cockerill Group is expanding its Internal Audit department to strengthen the Group’s governance, risk management, and sustainable performance.

Reporting to the Internal Audit Manager, the Junior Internal Auditor works on a variety of audit engagements covering strategic, operational, financial, and cross-functional areas, and contributes to the evaluation and improvement of internal control and risk management systems within the Group’s various entities.

Under the guidance of more experienced auditors, he or she will gradually develop solid expertise in internal audit, while gaining autonomy and a deeper understanding of the Group’s industrial and international challenges.

This position offers a professional development opportunity within an international industrial group, providing broad exposure to the Group’s business lines, processes, and cultures.

Your key responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Internal Audit Manager and/or a Senior Auditor, you will be responsible for:

•    Preparing and conducting internal audit engagements, participating in the planning, information gathering, and fieldwork phases.

•    Analyzing operational, financial, and cross-functional processes to assess their compliance, effectiveness, and efficiency.

•    Documenting audit findings, identifying risks, and formulating initial recommendations.

•    Contributing to the drafting of audit reports, ensuring clarity, rigor, and a structured approach to analysis.

•    Monitoring action plans and verifying the implementation of approved recommendations.

•    Participating in the continuous improvement of audit tools and methodologies, with a focus on lifelong learning.

•    Ad hoc or cross-functional assignments related to risk management, internal control, or specific Group projects.

Your team

You will join a collaborative and transversal team, working closely with corporate experts, business representatives and senior stakeholders.

The work culture promotes knowledge sharing, teamwork and continuous improvement, supported by a management style based on trust, autonomy and clear communication.

Your profile

Experience & technical skills

Ideally, you have:

•    A master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Auditing, Engineering, or the Sciences.

•    0 to 3 years of experience in external auditing, internal auditing, consulting, or finance/control roles.

•    Previous exposure to an international or industrial environment is a plus.

•    Fluency in French and English; any other language is a plus.

Personal & behavioral skills

•    Strong analytical, organizational, and synthesis skills, with attention to detail.

•    A proactive, curious, and learning-oriented attitude, with a desire to develop skills quickly.

•    Good communication skills and a team spirit, facilitating collaboration with a variety of stakeholders.

What we offer

At John Cockerill, we deeply value your contribution:

• Attractive salary package with many extra-legal benefits: company car, meal vouchers, flat-rate expenses, hospitalization/life/death/guaranteed income insurance, variable remuneration ranging from 0–25% of your gross annual salary, profit-sharing scheme based on progress and results
• Flexible work arrangements, with 1–2 days of remote work per week after training
• Comprehensive onboarding: a 6-month training with plenty of learning opportunities
• Career development: regular reviews, large catalogue of training, and career progression
• International opportunities across businesses and regions
• 31 days off

The recruitment process

Ready to take on this exciting challenge and contribute to the Group’s future?

What are the next steps?

• First interview with recruiter Julien Reijmen
• On-site or virtual meeting with HRBP Marie Frans and IAM Anisse Moujahid
• Final interview with management

Is it a match between you and John Cockerill? May this collaboration begin!

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