Head of Internal Audit

Posted 12 Days Ago
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Oftringen, Aargau, CHE
In-Office
Senior level
Pharmaceutical • Agriculture • Chemical • Industrial
The Role
Lead development and delivery of a risk-based internal audit strategy and annual plan. Execute audits across regions and functions, provide assurance and advisory services, support investigations, maintain audit methodology and quality, leverage data analytics and ERP insights, and build relationships with the Audit Committee and senior management while leading and developing the Internal Audit team.
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Accountabilities

Audit Strategy, Planning and Execution

Develop and deliver a risk-based internal audit strategy and annual audit plan aligned with the Group’s key risks, priorities and business processes. Lead audits across regions, entities and functions, ensuring clear reporting, practical recommendations and effective follow-up on agreed actions.

Assurance, Advisory and Investigations

Provide independent assurance and constructive advice on governance, risk management, controls and process improvement while maintaining objectivity. Support or lead selected investigations with the Compliance Department through confidential, evidence-based and well-documented work.

Methodology, Analytics and Quality

Maintain the internal audit methodology, reporting standards and workpaper quality expectations. Use data analytics and ERP-based insights to improve audit planning, identify risk patterns and strengthen the quality and consistency of audit work.

Stakeholder Engagement and Team Leadership

Build trusted relationships with the Audit Committee, senior management and regional leadership, communicating audit matters clearly and constructively. Lead, coach and develop the Internal Audit team, using audit assignments as a platform for talent development and business exposure.

Requirements
  • Significant experience in internal audit, risk management, internal controls, finance, investigations or related governance functions.

  • Experience in multinational, industrial, manufacturing, mining, distribution or other complex operational environments preferred.

  • Experience leading risk-based audits across core business processes such as P2P, O2C, R2R, inventory, HR, sales, logistics and fixed assets.

  • Experience with investigations, senior stakeholder engagement and Audit Committee reporting.

  • Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Law, Engineering or another relevant field.

  • Professional certification preferred, such as CIA, CFE, CPA, ACCA, CISA, CRMA or equivalent.

  • Strong business acumen and understanding of commercial, operational and financial drivers.

  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build trust across cultures and seniority levels.

  • Strong analytical, investigative, reporting and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to challenge constructively and influence without direct authority.

  • Sound judgment, integrity, independence, objectivity and professional skepticism.

Skills Required

  • Significant experience in internal audit, risk management, internal controls, finance, investigations or related governance functions.
  • Experience in multinational, industrial, manufacturing, mining, distribution or other complex operational environments.
  • Experience leading risk-based audits across P2P, O2C, R2R, inventory, HR, sales, logistics and fixed assets.
  • Experience with investigations, senior stakeholder engagement and Audit Committee reporting.
  • Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Law, Engineering or another relevant field.
  • Professional certification such as CIA, CFE, CPA, ACCA, CISA, CRMA or equivalent.
  • Strong business acumen and understanding of commercial, operational and financial drivers.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build trust across cultures and seniority levels.
  • Strong analytical, investigative, reporting and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to challenge constructively and influence without direct authority.
  • Sound judgment, integrity, independence, objectivity and professional skepticism.
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The Company
9,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1884

What We Do

Omya is a leading global producer of industrial minerals, primarily fillers and pigments derived from calcium carbonate and dolomite, and a worldwide distributor of specialty materials. The company operates across diverse sectors, including construction, polymers, pulp and paper, agriculture, and life sciences. It provides high-purity minerals and specialty ingredients designed to improve process efficiency and performance for customers in over 50 countries.

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