Experienced Auditor for the “Statutory Auditors” unit of the FSMA’s Central Inspection Team
Our inspectors conduct quality reviews of audit firms and their audit files on behalf of the Belgian Audit Oversight Board (BAOB).
As a supervisory authority, the BAOB ensures that the tasks carried out by statutory auditors are of high quality, objective and independent, and it enforces the legislative and regulatory framework. Since 2024, it also examines opinions on sustainability reports published in accordance with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive.
The BAOB calls on the FSMA’s inspectors to conduct quality checks of PIE audit firms[1]. These inspectors will very soon also conduct inspections on auditors’ opinions on sustainability reports (ESG[2]).
We work mainly with and for people, and strive to enhance trust in financial reporting among families saving for the future, investors and all those who stand to benefit from correct financial – and soon – non-financial reporting by companies.
We are recruiting committed professionals who are interested in a career working in the public interest, with competitive benefits and flexibility when it comes to work-life balance.
Are you an auditor with a vision and a mission?
Convinced that society needs strong and critical statutory auditors and reliable sustainability reports?
Interested in working with a diverse group of talented professionals who are at the top of their field and strive for excellent audit quality and respect for the highest ethical and professional standards? If so, come and work with us, and send us your CV.
Do you think you fit this profile and would like to talk it over before you send in your CV? If so, feel free to request an informational interview with Virginie Bassem, Coordinator in the Central inspection team, by email to virginie.bassem@fsma.be.
WHERE WILL YOU BE WORKING?
You will be working at the Central Inspection Team, which conducts inspections of, notably, large statutory auditors (audit firms). You will be part of a dynamic team where quality and ethical principles are the priority. As an audit specialist, you will work in a variety of different domains. You will be supported by colleagues who are at the top of their field.
You will be working with the general secretariat of the BAOB.
You will contribute to the enforcement of the regulatory framework, conduct on-site inspections and monitor international developments.
You will alternate between working from home and days working on site at the FSMA building or on audit firms’ premises.
WHAT WILL YOUR JOB ENTAIL?
- You will participate in on-site and off-site inspections.
- You will listen with an open mind to the arguments put forward by the auditors (audit firms) that are under the supervision of the BAOB.
- You will contribute to improving our inspection methodology and work programmes, and discuss your findings with the BAOB.
- You will work with your colleagues to implement the BAOB's annual action plan, thereby helping to continuously improve the quality of auditing in Belgium.
WHAT KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS DO YOU BRING?
- A university degree, such as a Master’s in Economics, Business Engineering, Finance, etc.
- Experience as an auditor at a statutory audit firm where you have gained increasing responsibilities.
- An explicit interest in auditing, audit quality, changes in the sector such as supervision of sustainability reporting (ESG), as well as in the many new developments, such as digitalization, AI, etc.
- Strong adaptability and interpersonal skills. Ability to work on a team and to take initiative.
- Strong analytical skills and a capacity for synthesis. The ability to communicate and to put arguments forward in a clear and structured manner both verbally and in writing, and to express complex topics in clear language.
- Solid competence in Dutch and French and a good command of English.
WHAT DO WE OFFER YOU?
- Full-time work with a permanent contract.
- A long-term mission for the benefit of society: an opportunity to do your bit to protect society and strengthen trust in financial and sustainability reporting.
- A competitive salary package with many fringe benefits (including group and hospitalization insurance, full reimbursement of the costs of commuting to/from work, budget-friendly company dining room, contribution to your mobile phone and internet subscriptions, additional non-statutory holidays, bank holidays, etc.).
- A wide range of opportunities for learning and development.
- Flexible working hours.
- Work/life balance (teleworking a few days a week).
- Opportunities for internal mobility.
- Offices within easy reach of Brussels city centre.
Please note that staff members of the Belgian Audit Oversight Board are subject to a strict code of ethics and bound by the obligation of professional secrecy.
