Regional Internal Control

At Sephora, we stand together and we stand for something more since 1969. For empowerment, for exploration, for the opportunity to impact people’s lives through the unlimited power of beauty. As part of the LVMH family, Sephora’s excellence, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit have made us the world’s leading beauty retailer growing twice faster than the market. With our 3 000 stores & corners in 36 markets and our 31 websites, we offer clients a unique retail experience with innovative services and nearly 300 beauty brands including Sephora’s own brand, Sephora Collection.
Beautifying people’s lives is a full-time challenge that our more than 46 000 passionate in-store and Head Office team members tackle every day. At Sephora, you can unleash your creativity, because we’ve got disruptive spirit. You can learn and evolve, because we empower you to be your best. You can be yourself, because you are what sets us apart.
Sparked by energy and excitement, our passion is contagious. So if you are ready to make your mark at a leading global retailer and belong to something beautiful, join us and reimagine your future, with Sephora.

At Sephora we inspire our customers, empower our teams, and help them become the best versions of themselves. We create an environment where people are valued, and differences are celebrated. Every day, our teams across the world bring to life our purpose: to expand the way the world sees beauty by empowering the ExtraOrdinary in each of us.
We are united by a common goal - to reimagine the future of beauty.

**The opportunity**:
The Regional Internal Control/ Audit Manager will be responsible for overseeing and supporting of process reviews, determining the reliability, and ensuring compliance with LVMH/Sephora and legal guidelines, of internal controls both back office and retail store operations. This includes but not limited to performing financial, internal control/ audit assessments, store operation audits, investigations and various departmental projects within SEAOK region. This dynamic position requires working with personnel across all functions of Sephora and at all levels of responsibility. You will understand the key components of risk within the business and ensure that these areas are tested as appropriate. Additionally, you will develop and maintain effective relationships with management so that Internal Audit is seen as a trusted advisor to the business.
Job Responsibilities
Responsible for overseeing internal operating controls, processes and practices.
Perform retail store audits for stores within the region to ensure that operations are in line with Sephora standard operating procedures.
Plan, manage and execute audit activities under mínimal direction/ supervision. Exercise initiative and judgment in executing audit procedures.
Lead teams on audit assignments from planning, designing of audit program and audit tests, review and provide guidance/ coaching when necessary to help them in completing the tasks.
Contribute to scoping documents and engagement risk assessments with some supervision/guidance.
Provide clear, sufficient and well-written evidence to support work, issues and recommendations.
Prepare issues and recommendations to specific standards for inclusion in the audit report.
Demonstrate good project management skills on engagement notification, task assignments and monitoring, interim performance evaluation, coaching and time management.
Cultivate positive relationships with auditees and proactively build effective working relationships with employees.
Exercise independent judgment in developing methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
Recognize issues, problems or opportunities and determines whether action is needed.
Identify and recommend audit approaches and tools to use during the course of an audit.
Identifies opportunities to implement continuous monitoring and auditing procedures.
Reporting Line
The Regional Internal Audit Manager will report to the Director of Finance Operations Sephora Asia (located in Singapore).
Qualifications/Requirements
6+ years in public accounting and 2+ years in internal audit/control experience in a retail company
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
Forensic mindset with understanding of data analytics
Detail oriented
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently. Demonstrates initiative, innovation and drive for results with an end in mind. Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines. Have excellent follow-up and follow-through skills.
Handles difficult situations with diplomacy and tactful. Uses indirect influence to build consensus and support.
Dedication to teamwork with all team members within the IC/IA function and stakeholders across functions.
Integrity within internal and external environment.
Communicates professionally in all forms, with ability to effectively present to peers and management. Able to demonstrate flexible communication st