Group Internal Auditor

BioFirst Group has appointed Cross International as its exclusive partner in the recruitment of an experienced Group Internal Auditor. In this role, you will play a key part in building and shaping the internal audit function at group level, supporting BioFirst’s international growth and strengthening governance, risk management, and internal controls across its global organisation.

Founded in 1987, BioFirst Group is a global leader in biological pest and disease control and bumblebee pollination. The group offers a full range of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) solutions, including beneficial insects and mites, bumblebees, insect-pathogenic nematodes, biopesticides, biostimulants, biofertilisers, inoculants, and high-tech monitoring and scouting solutions. BioFirst operates through 32 production and/or distribution subsidiaries, employs 2,800 employees worldwide, and works with a strong network of specialised distributors in more than 50 additional countries, exporting weekly to over 70 countries. The group serves both the horticultural and open-field agricultural markets through four major brands: Biobest, BioWorks, Plant Products, and Biotrop.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Internal Auditor to build and shape an international internal audit function from the ground up in order to help strengthen governance, risk management, and internal controls across its global organisation. In this role, you will document, develop, and implement internal control systems, recommend pragmatic improvements, and ensure compliance and consistency across the group by sharing best practices among legal entities and subsidiaries worldwide. Reporting to the Audit & Risk Committee, you will play a key role in enhancing transparency, efficiency, and risk awareness across BioFirst’s international operations. The position is based at the global headquarters in Westerlo, Belgium, with approximately 30% international travel (with significant scope for remote collaboration).

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive internal audits to assess financial processes, risk management, and compliance across global subsidiaries
• Develop, document, and implement internal audit frameworks and methodologies
• Evaluate internal controls and recommend improvements to enhance effectiveness, efficiency, and consistency
• Analyse financial data, identify discrepancies, and prepare clear, well-structured audit reports
• Act as a trusted business partner, advising finance and operational teams in a pragmatic and solution-oriented way
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional and cross-cultural teams to ensure adherence to group policies and procedures
• Share best practices across entities to strengthen group-wide governance
• Stay informed about regulatory developments, auditing standards, and industry best practices

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum 5–10 years of experience in internal or external audit, internal controls, or risk management within an international environment
• Strong knowledge of auditing standards, financial processes, risk assessment, and control evaluation
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g. CIA, CISA) are preferred
• Strong analytical skills, critical thinking, and attention to detail
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with strong interpersonal and cross-cultural abilities
• Pragmatic, independent, and solution-oriented mindset
• Fluent in English; knowledge of Dutch, French, or Spanish is a plus
• Experience in a fast-growing international group
• Ability to build and develop the internal audit function
• Willing to travel

What BioFirst offers:

• A unique opportunity to join a fast-growing international group and make a tangible contribution to more sustainable food production
• The chance to build and develop the internal audit function and grow professionally alongside the evolution of the group
• A pragmatic, hands-on, and collaborative company culture, with short decision-making lines and a strong focus on sustainability and innovation
• A competitive salary package, complemented by the usual fringe benefits

Are you interested? Please send us your resume by LinkedIn or contact Sylvie De Bruyckere, sylvie.debruyckere@crossint.eu