Senior Internal Control Manager in London

The LVMH Fashion Group in SEAO manages a portfolio of Maisons and this role is responsible for establishing, maintaining, and continuously improving the organization's internal control framework. The Senior Manager will work closely with process owners across the organization to identify risks, develop mitigating controls, and ensure adherence to established policies and procedures. This role also involves monitoring the effectiveness of the control environment, reporting on deficiencies, and driving remediation efforts.

Responsibilities

• Internal Control Audit & Risk Assessment
  • Provide subject matter expertise for business in the implementation and/or improvements of their controls and policies over retail operations, and guidance on preventive and corrective controls needed to promote effective and efficient operations.
  • Plan and lead regular retail audits together with identified guest auditors to verify that controls are operating as intended through testing and interviewing techniques.
  • Undertake audit procedures to evaluate and verify that controls are operating as intended through testing and interviewing techniques, as well as action plans follow-ups to close gaps identified.
  • Manage the annual LVMH Enterprise Risk and Internal Assessment Campaigns (ERICA). Perform substantive tests to validate the accuracy of the process owners’ self-assessments.
  • Implement policies and governance for the organization including routine checks on processes and workflow matrix (e.g. purchase order) to ensure effectiveness of controls.
  • Be an operation-minded business partner, highlighting risks to management, co-responsible for curbing actions.
  • Benchmark best practices with LVMH sister brands/categories’ Internal Control managers.
  • Develop internal control projects, depending on risks assessed by Fashion Group, and recommendations from LVMH Internal Audit.
• Process Improvement
  • Participate in process improvement efforts and projects in relation to internal controls, policies & procedures, risk assessment matters across functions for SEAO, and provide guidance on preventive and corrective controls needed to promote effective and efficient operations.
  • Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of internal control processes.
  • Streamline control activities and reduce redundancies.
  • Implement best practices in internal controls.
• Training and Communication
  • Ensure the internal control requirements and best practices are well communicated, including preparation of regular e-newsletters, store communications, and training.
  • Take ownership in ensuring the Internal Control Manual is regularly reviewed and up to date.
  • Develop and deliver internal control training to employees across the organization.
  • Promote a culture of compliance and internal control awareness.
• Relationship Management
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with process owners, business unit leaders, and internal audit.
  • Collaborate with other departments to ensure a coordinated approach to risk management and internal controls.
• Team Leadership
  • Lead and mentor team members.
  • Set clear performance goals and provide regular feedback.
  • Foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Investigations
  • Assist with internal investigations related to fraud, ethics violations, or other compliance matters.
  • Evaluate internal control weaknesses identified during investigations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in Internal Control or Audit.
• CPA or equivalent qualification in Finance/Accounting related disciplines.
• International work experience (outside of local country) of at least 2 years.
• Candidates with international audit experience are preferred.
• Knowledge of retail and/or luxury is highly advantageous.
• Experience using Microsoft Axapta, POS and other related BI tools/digital solutions.
• Moderate business travelling may be required.

Key Competencies

• Strong stakeholder engagement, team player and soft skills.
• Ability to work in a matrix and diverse environment independently.
• Excellent analytical, organisation and communication skills.
• Motivated and driven with high integrity.
• Highly resilient and positive.
• Agility to manoeuvre and engage in multi-country setup.
• Ability to embrace challenges and drive changes.
• Demonstrate accountability & ownership.