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Manager, Integrated Assurance & Compliance
We at Yara are part of a global network, collaborating to profitably and responsibly solve some of the world’s key challenges – resource scarcity, food insecurity and environmental change.
About the Unit
At Yara Trinidad Ltd., we are committed to helping feed the world while operating safely, responsibly, and sustainably.
Join Our Team
Lead Governance. Enable Assurance. Strengthen Compliance. Drive Continuous Improvement.
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for governance, risk management, compliance, and operational excellence? We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Manager, Integrated Assurance & Compliance to lead the Company’s integrated compliance and assurance framework and promote a culture of accountability, integrity, quality, and continuous improvement.
The role provides oversight, coordination, independent review and assurance across applicable legal, regulatory, corporate, technical, operational, HSE, environmental, people, contractual and management-system requirements, while accountability for meeting these requirements remains with the respective functional and operational owners.
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Finance & Administration, the successful candidate will provide leadership in enterprise risk management, corporate governance, internal audit, compliance and integrated ISO-certified management systems.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Lead the Integrated Compliance and Assurance Framework
Establish and continuously improve an integrated framework for identifying, assigning, monitoring and independently verifying legal, regulatory, corporate, technical, operational, HSE, environmental, people, contractual and management-system requirements.
Maintain Compliance Obligations and Accountability
Ensure applicable legislation, permits, licences, regulatory conditions, corporate standards and other obligations are maintained, assigned to accountable owners, monitored and verified.
Develop and Execute the Integrated Assurance Program
Develop and oversee an annual, risk-based assurance plan covering the organization’s critical compliance, risk and control areas, integrating internal audits, compliance reviews, management-system audits, technical assurance activities, and other independent assessments.
Provide Independent Compliance Oversight and Verification
Independently assess and challenge the effectiveness of compliance and controls across functions, while accountability remains with line and functional owners.
Oversee Legal and Regulatory Compliance
Monitor legislative and regulatory changes, assess applicability and verify that resulting actions are assigned, implemented and closed.
Assure Technical, Process Safety and Major-Risk Controls
Provide oversight and independent assurance of the mechanisms used to demonstrate compliance with applicable engineering codes, technical standards, asset-integrity requirements, process-safety standards, and corporate technical requirements. Technical authority and engineering accountability remain with the designated functional owners. Provide assurance over critical controls associated with major accident hazards, process safety, asset integrity, operating discipline, emergency preparedness and other material operational risks.
Oversee Management-System Compliance and Certification
Coordinate assurance for applicable ISO, corporate and management systems, including audit readiness, findings and corrective actions.
Assure People and Competency Compliance
Verify arrangements for competency, mandatory training, authorization, certification and workforce compliance, in collaboration with HR/functional owners.
Coordinate Audit, Assurance and Regulatory Activities
Coordinate audits, regulatory inspections, corporate reviews and certification activities to reduce duplication, strengthen preparedness and integrate outcomes.
Govern Findings and Corrective Actions
Establish governance for recording, assigning, tracking, escalating and verifying closure of findings, non-conformities and corrective actions.
Identify Systemic and Emerging Compliance Risks
Analyse assurance results, findings, incidents, regulatory developments and trends to identify systemic weaknesses and emerging risks and escalate material concerns.
Provide Integrated Assurance Reporting
Maintain indicators and dashboards and provide the leadership team with objective assessments highlighting gaps, risks and areas requiring attention.
Support Regulatory and External Assurance Engagement
Coordinate assurance-related engagement with regulators, certification bodies, corporate assurance functions and other stakeholders.
Promote Compliance Culture and Continuous Improvement
Embed compliance and assurance, applying lessons from audits, incidents, regulatory developments and good practice to strengthen the assurance model and focus resources on greatest risk.
Profile
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Law, Engineering, Risk Management, or another relevant governance, risk, control, compliance, or assurance-related discipline.
Professional certification or equivalent, such as:Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
Chartered Accountant (CA)
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA)
Minimum of eight (8) years’ progressive experience in internal audit, finance and controls, risk management, compliance, quality management systems, or another relevant control or assurance-related field.
Experience in a manufacturing, energy, petrochemical, or industrial environment would be an asset.
Experience leading or participating in ISO management-system audits and developing continuous improvement initiatives would be an asset.
Experience interacting with auditors, regulators, certification bodies, and senior management would be an asset.
Knowledge, Skills & Competencies
Strong knowledge of internal auditing standards, enterprise risk management, corporate governance, compliance requirements, and internal control frameworks.
Sound understanding of quality management systems, ISO standards, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Ability to assess strategic, operational, financial, and compliance risks and evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls.
Strong analytical, investigative, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Excellent report-writing, presentation, and communication skills, with the ability to provide clear and actionable recommendations.
Proven ability to plan and lead audits, assurance reviews, risk assessments, investigations, and compliance evaluations.
Effective stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to engage employees and leaders at all levels of the organization.
Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities.
High level of integrity, professionalism, objectivity, and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and relevant data analytics tools to support assurance, risk, and compliance activities
Additional Information
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for a results-oriented and collaborative leader who demonstrates integrity, objectivity, sound professional judgement, and the confidence to constructively challenge and influence at all levels of the organization. The successful candidate will bring a proactive and analytical approach, balancing independent assurance with a practical understanding of business operations. A strong commitment to safe, reliable operations and continuous improvement will be essential.
As Health, Environment, Safety and Quality (HESQ) are fundamental to our operations, the successful candidate should possess a sound understanding of the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act of Trinidad and Tobago and other applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in strengthening governance, compliance and assurance, managing risk, enhancing internal controls, and maintaining robust management systems. As Manager, Integrated Assurance & Compliance, you will provide insights that support sound management decision-making and contribute to safe, reliable and sustainable operations, while helping to shape the Company’s long-term success.
Apply no later than 13 November 2026
This advertisement provides an overview of the role and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities.
Knowledge grows through differences
Yara is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is not only the right thing, but also the smart thing to do. To deliver on this, Yara has firmly anchored Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) in our business strategy and has more than 400 employees worldwide involved in D&I ambassadors networks.
As part of our recruitment process, where permitted by local law, we may conduct reference and background checks. These checks will only be performed when deemed necessary for the nature of the job. Candidates will be informed by HR before any background checks are initiated.
