Innovation Officer – Audit

Drive innovation beyond compliance

Ready to shape the future of audit? Perfect timing! We’re looking for an Innovation Officer in Audit.

If you’re passionate about combining audit expertise with technology, automation and data-driven thinking, and you want to create visible impact within a leading professional services firm, this one’s for you.

What will you be doing?

Forget theoretical innovation plans. You turn ideas into action. You identify opportunities, build prototypes, test tools, and make sure innovation truly lands within our audit teams.

• Accelerate the audit innovation roadmap – Co-develop and execute a pragmatic innovation roadmap aligned with the strategic priorities of our audit department. You help define where we go next — and make it happen.
• Turn business needs into concrete solutions – Translate requirements from audit teams into proofs of concept, prototypes and pilots. You bridge the gap between business and technology.
• Experiment hands-on with new tools – Explore and test data analytics, BI tools, RPA, ML/AI prototypes, workflow automation and collaborative solutions. You don’t just talk innovation — you build it.
• Drive pilots and adoption – Coordinate pilot trajectories with internal teams and member firms, define impact and risk assessments, and ensure smooth adoption within audit practice.
• Measure what matters – Establish clear KPIs to quantify traction, time savings and quality improvements. You make impact visible and measurable.
• Enable and inspire colleagues – Develop training materials, onboard users and support change processes. You help colleagues embrace new ways of working with confidence.
• Safeguard quality and compliance – Ensure new technologies are implemented in line with audit standards, quality requirements and regulatory expectations.

What do you bring to the table?

Your foundation:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Accounting, Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent
• 2–5 years of experience within audit/accountancy or strong affinity with audit processes (experience in relevant tech roles is also valued)
• Hands-on experience with data analytics, BI tools, RPA, workflow automation or ML/AI proofs of concept
• Ability to build prototypes or drive R&D initiatives based on structured requirement listsStrong stakeholder management skills: you translate business challenges into practical technical solutions
• Fluency in English; Dutch or French is a plus

Your personality:

• You think like an entrepreneur and focus on creating tangible, visible impact
• You combine analytical strength with creativity and a true “test-and-learn” mentalityYou are proactive and independent, yet thrive in collaboration with partners, IT and business
• Teams
• You communicate clearly and create buy-in across different stakeholder levels
• You balance innovation with a strong awareness of quality and compliance risks
• You’re flexible and eager to promote smarter, future-proof ways of working

What do we bring to the table?

Our commitment to you

• Real impact on our audit practice: play a key role in shaping how audit evolves within BDO Belgium. Your ideas won’t sit on a shelf — they’ll be implemented.
• Innovation with purpose: work at the intersection of audit, technology and strategy in an environment that encourages experimentation and continuous improvement.
• Cross-functional exposure: collaborate with audit partners, IT, process owners and international member firms, expanding your professional network and expertise.
• Accelerated growth: strengthen both your business and technical skillset through hands-on experimentation, BDO Academy and external training opportunities.
• Flexibility that works for you: organise your work in a way that supports performance and balance.
• Culture built on ownership: join a team that values initiative, open dialogue and people who dare to challenge the status quo.
• Competitive rewards: enjoy a market-aligned salary package including a company car with charging pass, phone subscription, health insurance, pension plan, meal and eco vouchers and a net allowance. Thanks to our Flexible Income Plan you can optimise your package based on your needs.

Ready to innovate audit from the inside out?

At BDO, you’re not limited to predefined paths. If you want to experiment, build, challenge and create real impact within audit, we want to hear from you.

Send us your CV and let’s explore how you can help shape the future of audit at BDO.

 

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