Chief Assurance Officer

Oman Oil Marketing Company; Muscat; On-site; OMR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Oman Oil Marketing Company (OOMCO) seeks a senior legal and compliance executive to lead the Legal, GRC, Quality and HSE functions. You will advise executive management, shape corporate strategy, ensure regulatory adherence, oversee audits, and guide governance for sustainable performance and integrity.

The role requires a law degree with a preferred Master’s, extensive leadership experience, ISO and regulatory exposure, and a proven track record in governance and risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law required; Master’s preferred.
• Master’s degree in Law, MBA or Corporate Governance desirable.
• 16 years of experience in Legal with GRC/Quality/HSE exposure.
• 8+ years in senior leadership roles.
• Strong exposure to ISO standards and local regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Provide authoritative legal guidance to BoD CEO and executive management.
• Lead governance, risk & compliance embedding in strategic decisions and operations.
• Oversee quality assurance, audits, and regulatory compliance frameworks (QMS/ISO).
• Oversee HSE compliance, audits, and incident investigation with timely closure of actions.
• Steer strategic leadership across Legal, GRC & Quality and HSE functions.

Skills

Legal leadership

Governance & compliance

Risk management

Auditing & assurance

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law

Master's degree (Law, MBA, Corporate Governance)

ISO Lead Auditor

Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP)

Tools

ISO standards

Job description

Responssibilities

Legal

Act as the principal legal advisor to the BoD CEO and Executive Management providing authoritative legal guidance to ensure compliance with applicable laws regulations and contractual obligations Steer legal review structuring and risk assessment of all relevant contracts and agreements prior to the execution and CEO or Board approval Provide legal opinions and interpretations on matters impacting corporate decisions and operational activities Lead the representation of the Company in legal proceedings legal disputes negotiations regulatory engagements and other formal legal matters as required Oversee legal advisory and documentation support for mergers & acquisitions joint ventures and other corporate transactions Oversee the scope and performance of external legal firms ensuring alignment with Company interests and legal risk management objectives

Governance Risk & Compliance

Governance Risk & Compliance GRC Oversee embedding governance and compliance disciplines into strategic planning major commercial decisions capital investment decisions supply agreements and market entry initiatives Safeguard the OOMCO license to operate by driving monitoring and enforcing compliance with local and international sector-specific laws and regulations Oversee corporate risk management including identification assessment mitigation and monitoring of strategic operational regulatory Legal and reputational risks Lead regulatory engagement and compliance coordination with local and international relevant authorities including Financial Services Authority FSA Ministry of Energy environmental regulators etc Provide executive leadership to ensure full compliance with the Commercial Companies Law FSA Regulations Muscat Stock Exchange MSX requirements and all other applicable legal and regulatory obligations Serve as the Company s primary regulatory liaison for listed-company obligations including the Muscat Stock Exchange MSX Financial Services Authority FSA and other relevant regulators ensuring transparent communication full compliance and constructive relationships with shareholders and regulatory stakeholders Oversee the management and governance of Non-Conformance Actions NCAs across all departments ensuring timely documentation system upload ownership actions and effective closure Drive a strong ethics integrity and compliance culture across OOMCO through training employee engagement and effective whistleblowing and escalation mechanisms

Quality

Provide executive oversight of quality assurance and audit frameworks for new and ongoing projects to ensure compliance with approved standards specifications and regulatory requirements Oversee the planning execution and monitoring of the Quality Management System QMS including internal audits vendor audits and compliance with applicable industry-related standards and specifications covering but not limited to fuel sourcing receipt storage distribution and retail in alignment with ISO standards and local regulatory frameworks Provide executive oversight of all observations and findings arising from external audits safeguarding certification status and continuous compliance

HSE

Provide executive oversight over compliance with all applicable HSE laws regulations and industry requirements through active engagement with regulators authorities and external advisors Oversee OOMCO HSE assurance audits and inspections ensuring effectiveness of controls and closure of findings Lead the establishment of Emergency Response Management governance ensuring company readiness and response capability to all HSE-related issues Exercise strategic oversight of HSE risk management to ensure disciplined risk governance that protects people assets and operational sustainability Oversee incident reporting investigation and root-cause analysis ensuring timely closure of actions and prevention of recurrence Steer periodic HSE meetings across all company operations reviewing performance risks and compliance to ensure operational excellence

Strategic Leadership

Own the design implementation and continuous enhancement of frameworks across all functions Legal GRC & Quality and HSE that ensure regulatory adherence and support sustainable business performance Advise Executive Management on regulatory developments industry trends and emerging risks impacting OOMCO business and sustainability proving strategic oversights highlighting gaps and recommending value-enhancing actions Steer all performance review meetings for the reporting divisions to ensure alignment with OOMCO s business objectives value creation agenda and long-term sustainability Represent OOMCO in key internal and external forums strengthening the company s profile partnerships and stakeholder relationships where relevant Cultivate strategic relationships with external partners regulatory bodies and internal executives Drive a culture of compliance governance and safety across OOMCO by promoting employee awareness through training communication and engagement programs Direct the development mentor and empowerment of employees while ensuring succession readiness and talent continuity Champion a culture of continuous improvement operational agility and long-term value creation Oversee divisions budgeting processes monitor financial performance and ensure alignment with OOMCO priorities Embed the innovation transformation and a culture of excellence accountability and ethical governance

Bachelor s degree in Law or an equivalent discipline is required. Master s degree (Law, MBA, Corporate Governance or related discipline) is highly preferred. Professional-related certifications, such as ISO Lead Auditor and Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP), or equivalent, are desirable. Years of experience 16 years of experience, preferably in Legal, with proven experience in GRC, Quality, or HSE. 8+ years in senior leadership roles. Strong exposure to ISO standards, corporate governance, and local regulatory frameworks frameworks such as pervious experience in working with listed company. Experience in leading audits, governance and compliance activities at the corporate level.