Head of Internal Audit

Omya (Schweiz) AG; Oftringen; Vor Ort; CHF 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Omya (Schweiz) AG is seeking an experienced internal audit professional to lead risk-based audits across regions and functions. You will develop strategy, deliver annual plans, and provide assurance on governance, risk management and controls while guiding investigations with integrity.

The role emphasizes stakeholder engagement, coaching of the audit team, and sustained quality of audit work through analytics and robust methodologies.

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• 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 with clear reporting and practical recommendations.
• Provide independent assurance and constructive advice on governance, risk management, and controls.
• Maintain audit methodology, reporting standards and ensure high-quality workpapers; use analytics to improve planning.

Kenntnisse

Internal audit

Risk management

Governance

Investigations

Finance knowledge

ERP systems

Data analytics

Stakeholder engagement

Ausbildung

Degree in Finance

Tools

ERP software

Jobbeschreibung

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.