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HEAD OF TECHNICAL AUDIT
If you fulfill the criteria below, please submit your curriculum vitae, addressed to the Head of HR on before the 25th of July 2024 to info@hac.lk
About the job:
Join the Halal Accreditation Council (HAC) as our Head of Technical Audit, where you will lead efforts to ensure the integrity and compliance of audit operations in Halal certification. This pivotal role requires a dynamic individual capable of guiding our audit team with expertise and dedication. Key responsibilities include:
Join the Halal Accreditation Council (HAC) as our Head of Technical Audit, where you will lead efforts to ensure the integrity and compliance of audit operations in Halal certification. This pivotal role requires a dynamic individual capable of guiding our audit team with expertise and dedication. Key responsibilities include:
- Planning and Execution: Develop audit plans, assign tasks, and oversee audit execution to ensure thoroughness and accuracy.
- Risk Assessment: Identify and assess risks within organizational processes related to halal certification.
- Audit Reporting: Prepare detailed reports and present findings to senior management and stakeholders, ensuring transparency and actionable insights.
- Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements in all audit activities.
- Team Leadership: Mentor and lead audit team members, fostering professional development and maintaining high performance standards.
- Process Improvement: Recommend enhancements to internal controls and operational processes based on audit findings to optimize efficiency and effectiveness.
- Relationship Management: Cultivate strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external auditors to promote collaboration and understanding.
Eligibility
Bachelor’s degree in fields such as Agriculture, Food Science, or related disciplines.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience conducting assessments and audits in the food industry, focusing on food safety standards. Experience in food and beverage manufacturing is highly desirable.
- Proven expertise with Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001), Food Safety Management Systems (ISO 22000), or Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP).
- Experience in developing action plans and providing technical guidance in compliance with international standards is essential.
- Advantageous to have experience delivering training sessions and workshops on best practices and certification requirements.
- Strong proficiency in English and Sinhala with excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
If you fulfill the criteria below, please submit your curriculum vitae, addressed to the Head of HR on before the 25th of July 2024 to info@hac.lk
About the job:
The Chief Operating Officer (COO) reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), who in turn reports to the Board of Management. As the second-in-command in the organizational hierarchy, the COO is involved in all aspects of HAC’s business operations. This role collaborates with the CEO in developing business strategies and implementing the policies and goals approved by the Board, with a focus on operational efficiencies, resource management, quality output, and customer satisfaction through continuous improvements.
The COO oversees all operational aspects of HAC, including core business operations in the Halal certification processes, support services such as human resources, finance, office administration, information technology, as well as branding, business development, marketing, and media. The COO ensures efficient operations through strong leadership, effective planning, and continuous improvements to enhance customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Eligibility:
At least five years of managerial experience in operations, financial activities, or back-office services within the manufacturing or service sectors. (Experience in a certification body and/or quality assurance function is an advantage.)
- A University Degree in Business Management, Marketing, or Commerce, OR part qualification in CIMA or Chartered Accountancy with compensating work experience in recognized business areas.
- Experience in strategic planning and business development.
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills in English and Sinhala.
- Strong leadership and organizational skills.
Join HAC to be part of a globally recognized entity dedicated to upholding Halal standards and fostering economic growth through certification excellence.