Director of Internal Control, Audit, Ethics & Compliance

LVMH Perfumes & Cosmetics • New York, NY

1d • $160,000 - $195,000

About The Position

In a dynamic and demanding context, the main job objectives are the followings:
Lead the Internal Control system of LVMH Perfumes & Cosmetics North America, aiming to prevent and control the risks of not achieving the objectives set by the entity (without providing an absolute guarantee). These systems aim to guarantee:
a reasonable level of control of operations, which should operationally contribute to reducing the risks of dysfunction or loss of company assets,
compliance with the standards in force and with the principles and guidelines from the LVMH group.
Lead all Audit, Risk, and Ethic & Compliance topics.
Ensure compliance with LVMH Internal Controls guidelines and standards:
Proposing and conducting an annual Internal Control plan (which includes setup of efficient controls, development of internal policies and standard operating procedures, training program on relevant topics, store audit for brands having a retail activity, specific internal control review missions, etc...),

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Internal Control, Internal Audit or External Audit, within an international group, ideally in a same or similar business sector (such as luxury, selective distribution, retail, cosmetics, etc.), or within an external audit firm operating in such business sectors.
• High level of integrity and ethics.
• Rigor, reliability, a high level of autonomy.
• Curious, open-minded, convincing, committed.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication skills, in person and in writing.
• Ability to work under pressure (delay, context) and in sometimes tense environments.
• Excellent knowledge and practice of standard internal control frameworks and systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Data Analytics skills would be a plus.
• Knowledge of core IT systems (ERP, WMS, POS system) would be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Providing relevant recommendations to the business for improving / securing their daily operations
• Conducting the quarterly rolling testing and the annual self-assessment of the level of internal control (ERICA campaign).
• Follow-up implementation of Internal and External Audit action plans.
• Frame the Major Risk mapping and challenge the self-assessment done.
• Partner with Legal to animate the LVMH Ethics & Compliance Program.
• Be a strong member of the LVMH Group Internal control & Audit community: contribute to various Group and/or Beauty division projects/initiatives; meet regularly with your counterparts in other Maisons to share best practices and hot/ongoing topics.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed