Main Responsibilities
Internal Control (50%)
· Control Assessment: Lead the LVMH internal control annual assessment campaign (ERICA), work closely with business owners in completing the self-assessment of their processes, independently assess the implementation of internal control procedures by testing the design and efficiency of controls.
· Follow-Up Actions: Define and align effective action plans to address control deficiencies, ensure ongoing follow up and timely closure of actions.
· Support Business Owners for Process Optimization: Serve as an operation-focused business partner to enhance, troubleshoot, improve, and create new procedures where necessary.
· Participate in New Projects: Engage actively in initiatives aimed at improving the efficiency, transparency, reliability, and working comfort of the company's business processes.
· Reinforce Awareness and Share Best Practice: Reinforce the overall control awareness within the organization, identify and disseminate relevant information, best practices, and documentation with the local and global Internal Control community.
· Support to Management: Provide regular updates to local and HQ management on the overall control status quo and progress achieved.
Audit (30%)
· Develop Audit Roadmap: Create a yearly audit plan targeting the company's primary risks.
· Conduct Store Audits: Perform regular audits of stores, including travels within Greater China.
· Headquarters Audits: Conduct HQ audits based on identified risks within the yearly roadmap
· Address Weaknesses: Establish follow-up plans to address identified weaknesses and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
Other Responsibilities (20%)
· Ad-Hoc Tasks: Perform additional tasks as requested, relating to compliance or risk assessment.
Experience, Skills & Knowledge
- Education: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred in finance, accounting, or management controlling.
- Experience: Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience with audit firm and in-house IA/IC combined. Experience in the retail industry is highly desirable.
- Technical Skills: Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly advanced use of Excel.
- Language: Fluency in English (both written and spoken); proficiency in Mandarin.
- Travel: Willingness to travel frequently across China.
Personal Skills
- Leadership and Communication: Leadership to drive collaborations across functions, strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Attention to Detail: Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
- Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyze, synthesize, and interpret complex information and data.
- Autonomy: Capable of working independently and meeting deadlines.
- Problem Solving: Ability to identify problems and propose effective solutions.