Head of Internal Audit

Key Accountabilities
Risk Management Develop, implement and coordinate the organization’s risk management strategy, and maintain Business Continuity plans for the organization. Introduce a culture of Risk Management supported by policies and guidance. Develop and maintain a Risk Register and ensure it is reviewed regularly by the Management Team. Responsible for the development, auditing, testing and implementation of Business Continuity Plans. Create action plans which show how these policies and plans will be implemented and undertake regular audits to demonstrate that they are effective. Ensure that relevant staff understand the policies and are given assistance and advice when needed. May oversee Group Risk Inspections.

Quality Assurance
Implement, support and audit relevant quality assurance systems across the organization. Assess the organization and recommend, priorities and implement relevant organizational and service specific quality policies. Make recommendations and implement an organizational wide quality assurance program based on set objectives ensuring systems and process are in place and working to meet any standards set for achievement. Ensure that all systems (IT and paper) for holding and processing customers’ data are compliant with prevailing legislation. Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with any quality assurance system or service quality standards. Monitor and evaluate performance against standards or agreed targets. Use audits, feedback loops and corrective action to ensure continuous improvement. Prioritize and escalate issues resulting in non-complianceReport and take actions on the findings of monitoring and evaluation processes and make recommendations as appropriate. Health and Safety Plan, review, recommend and implement health and safety management procedures and practices across the organization in line with prevailing legislation and operational working practices and instill health and safety culture. Work with external H&S advisors to ensure Omya remain compliant as a company and utilize as much resources as possible in terms of policies, procedures, audits and advice. Lead and service the H&S Working Group, and advise and support the Group as appropriate in relation to reviewing, improving and monitoring the H&S policies, procedures and working practices across the organization. Write and implement a health and safety plan based on external and internal audits with defined responsibilities and delivery dates. Plan, review, recommend, implement and monitor H&S management systems and practices across the organization including, fire safety, first aid provision and safe working practices etc. Advise and support designated persons with legal compliance and the maintenance of Health and Safety manuals including carrying out risk assessments, H&S inspections and the management of fire safety, emergency evacuation and first aid provision as required. Keep up to date with H&S legislation affecting Omya and advise the Management on legal compliance. Ensure that all incidents and details are recorded, including corrective actions taken. Ensure that staff are suitably trained, supported and monitored by senior and local management and that appropriate corrective action is taken when staff fails to comply with policy and procedure. Participate in IMA - Occupational Health & Safety Working Group.

General Duties
Attend and contribute to regular management meetings and other appropriate meetings. Ensure that all work is delivered within the budgetary and resource constraints of the organization.

Solid line(s) to
Vice President Sustainability

Dotted line(s) to
None

Number of direct reports
1

Number of total reports
1

Number of dotted line(s) reports
n/a

Performance Measures
KPIs agreed in yearly MbO.

Other requirements
Excellent command of both oral and written local language and English are required.Good command of both oral and written additional language is beneficial.Willingness to travel.

Internal contacts
Sustainability teams and management,EngineeringOperationsLegal

External contacts
Plants, quarries & minesExternal advisorsRegulatory interfaces and authorities

Education
University (Degree) or Specialized (Diploma) in environmental health, engineering, physical and applied sciences or other related field

Experience
Minimum 10 years of relevant risk assessment experience, including experience of undertaking internal audits.

Experience
of implementing policies and procedures in a complex organization.Strong leadership experience.

Knowledge and skills
Proven track record of formulating and implementing risk management strategies and operating practices.Proven track record of implementing organizational and local Quality Management systems.Proven change management skills.

Experience
of writing, maintaining and monitoring business continuity plansAptitude for strategic thinking and operational implementation.Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships.Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to influence and successfully persuade staff at all levels to adopt new operating practices.Ability to work with diverse groups of staff.Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office.Solution-oriented, innovative, positive and proactive approach.Strong time management and organizational skills.