Head of Internal Audit

Omya; Oftringen; Vor Ort; CHF 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Omya in Oftringen, Switzerland, is seeking an Audit Strategy, Planning and Execution professional to develop a risk-based internal audit strategy and annual plan aligned with group risks, priorities and processes. You will lead audits across regions, ensuring clear reporting and practical recommendations.

You will maintain methodology, use ERP insights to improve planning and partner with senior management and Audit Committee.

Qualifikationen

• Significant experience in internal audit, risk management, or related governance functions.

Aufgaben

• Provide independent assurance on governance, risk management and controls.
• Maintain audit methodology, standards and workpapers.
• Lead audits across regions and functions with clear reporting and follow-up.

Kenntnisse

Internal audit

Risk management

Investigations

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Analytical skills

Decision making

Influence without authority

Ausbildung

Finance / Accounting / Business / Economics / Law / Engineering degree

Professional certification (CIA / CPA / CISA / ACCA / CRMA)

Tools

ERP systems

Data analytics

Jobbeschreibung

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.

Accountabilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.