As Internal Auditor, you will play a pivotal role in strengthening organizational governance, transparency, and operational effectiveness. You will independently perform internal audits, assess risk management practices, and contribute to the continuous improvement of administrative processes and internal controls. Your work provides essential insights that support management decisions and safeguard integrity across the organization. You work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including an external auditing organisation.

Tasks and responsibilities

Investigations and audits
In this role, you are responsible for planning and conducting internal audits across the organization. You assess the quality, compliance, and effectiveness of processes, systems, and data, and you provide management with clear, evidence-based recommendations for improvement. You work independently, while also coordinating with internal and external experts when needed.
• Develops audit plans and conducts organization-wide and specific (complex) audits.
• Identifies risks and bottlenecks and advises on improving quality, effectiveness, and integrity.
• Performs data analyses to detect deficiencies and assess compliance.
• Executes ad hoc audits and coordinates audits performed by external parties.
• Reports findings and recommendations to the Island Secretary.
Contribution to the administrative organization and information management
You play a key role in shaping and improving the administrative organization (AO) and the flow of information within OLE. You support the development and maintenance of procedures, documentation, and reporting structures, ensuring that the organization operates with clarity and consistency.
• Analyses and improves the administrative organization and its documentation, including the AO handbook.
• Identifies information needs and translates these into reporting models and management formats.
• Contributes to the development of work instructions, forms, and related materials.
• Supports management and staff in the implementation of improved administrative processes.
Contribution to the Planning & Control cycle
You contribute to the development and monitoring of the annual Planning & Control cycle, ensuring that guidelines, budgets, plans, and accountability processes are coherent and aligned with organizational objectives. Your insights support strategic decision-making and strengthen governance practices.
• Co-develops guidelines for annual plans, budgets, spending plans, and accountability processes.
• Supports the development and implementation of policy and management instruments, including KPIs.
• Advises management on risk control, optimization of processes, and effective use of governance tools.

Job requirements
• Hbo+/WO degree in business economics, internal control or administrative organization (AO).
• Demonstrated knowledge of internal organization, operations, and internal audit methodologies, with a minimum of three years of relevant professional experience.
• The intention and commitment to fulfil this role for a minimum of 3 to 5 years.

Required Skills and competencies
• Clear communication skills in both English and Dutch (verbal and written);
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent analytical capabilities and judgement.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with stakeholders.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to identify information needs and provide relevant insights.

Additional requirements
An assessment, case, and/or reference check may be part of the procedure. The selected candidate must provide a certificate of good conduct (VOG) and undergo medical evaluation for inclusion in the pension fund.
The following order of preference will be applied during the selection process:
• Employees of the Public Entity Sint Eustatius (internal)
• Residents from or currently living on Sint Eustatius
• Residents of the Caribbean part of the Netherlands
• All other candidates

A preference will be given to candidates who are locally based.

Apply
Send your CV and motivation letter no later than 5 January 2026 to:
The Executive Council of the Public Entity of St. Eustatius
Attn: Personnel & Organization
email: [email protected]
Please note that, due to the upcoming holiday period, this vacancy will remain open longer than usual; however, we encourage you to apply promptly, as the position may be closed earlier if sufficient qualified applications are received.

More information
• Interviews will be scheduled from the 12th of January 2026
• Questions about the position or the recruitment process? Please contact our Recruitment Specialist - Yvonne van ‘t Oever. Email: [email protected]