Head of Internal Audit

Omya is seeking a Head of Internal Audit on a full-time basis in Oftringen to lead and strengthen the organisation’s internal assurance activities. This is an opportunity for an experienced audit leader to shape audit strategy, elevate control quality, and work closely with senior stakeholders near Oftringen.

What This Role Involves

As Head of Internal Audit at Omya in Oftringen, you will own the internal audit agenda end to end. You will set direction for risk-based coverage, ensure that audits deliver clear insight, and help leadership maintain robust controls and governance. The role calls for a strategic view of risk plus practical oversight of fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up, with a focus on integrity, independence, and continuous improvement of the control environment.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Design and maintain a risk-based internal audit plan aligned with organisational priorities and emerging risks.
• Lead planning, execution, and reporting of audits across processes, systems, and functions.
• Assess the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls and recommend practical improvements.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior management and relevant governance bodies with clarity and impact.
• Track implementation of agreed management actions and report status transparently.
• Coordinate with external auditors and other assurance providers to optimise coverage and reduce duplication.
• Build, guide, and develop the internal audit team so delivery standards remain high and consistent.
• Monitor changes in regulation, professional standards, and best practice and adapt the audit approach accordingly.
• Champion a culture of control awareness and constructive challenge across the organisation.

What We're Looking For

• Substantial experience in internal audit, preferably with leadership responsibility for an audit function or senior audit portfolio.
• Strong command of risk assessment, internal control frameworks, and risk-based audit methodology.
• Proven ability to engage confidently with executives, audit committees or equivalent boards, and process owners.
• Excellence in written and verbal communication, including concise, actionable reporting.
• Recognised professional qualification in audit, accounting, or a related discipline (for example CIA, CPA, CA, or equivalent).
• Sound judgement, independence of mind, and the capacity to handle sensitive issues with discretion.
• Experience managing or coaching audit professionals and prioritising work across multiple concurrent reviews.
• Willingness to work on site in Oftringen as this Head of Internal Audit role is based there.

Why Join Omya

Omya is hiring for this Head of Internal Audit role and offers a supportive team environment in Oftringen. You will have clear scope to influence the internal audit mandate, work with committed colleagues, and contribute to stronger governance for the organisation.

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