Head of Internal Audit

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. Omya is a leading global producer of industrial minerals and a worldwide distributor of specialty materials. Our company was founded 140 years ago and remains a privately-owned, independent company headquartered in Switzerland but with offices and plants in more than 50 countries. When you join Omya, you become part of a global team that uses its creativity, expertise and experience to make a difference to people's lives. Thinking of Tomorrow means focusing on the challenges of the future and how we can develop mineral products to solve them. This is a collaborative environment where people work towards common goals, with a common purpose Our purpose, combined with our values of modesty, courtesy, integrity and perseverance, is the foundation of our business. Our values are relevant to our lives, not just our work. All Omya employees, partners and suppliers are bound by a Code of Conduct which reflects our values and guides our behavior.