Internal Control Manager, HSR

The Internal Control Manager will be a competent business partner in improving procedures, developing awareness, and safeguarding against risks (shrinkage, fraud, image), in compliance with group procedures and local regulations. As a core member of the Finance function, the Internal Control Manager will autonomously report and discuss the solutions within the company. Working closely with all departments of Hermès Singapore Retail and the HSA Region, the successful candidate is a business partner who provides support and guidance with a permanent focus on risk prevention.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

Risk Management

• Implement a risk-based approach and participate in monitoring and assessing the risk of compliance in a multi-cultural environment (anti-corruption laws, data protection, anti-money laundering, etc).

• Follow up on audit/ internal control recommendations to ensure consideration and resolution of all relevant risks and audit findings.

• Update and follow up on the tools and checklists implemented to identify any strengths and weaknesses in the internal control scheme (such as IC questionnaires).

• Closely monitor the risks on assets (cash, stock, fixed assets, etc.)

• Participate in physical stock takes to ensure group procedures are well respected.

Implement procedures and bring awareness: Communication/Animation/Training

• Communicate and deploy new group/ regional procedures and share good practices.

• Support operational teams to implement new procedures and/or adapt to the local context. Support action plans and recommendations from the audits

• Train operational teams and newcomers.

• Actively engage with internal and external auditors.

Internal Control Review and Checks

• Conduct and document internal control reviews in stores, in offices , and on ad hoc topics.

• Conduct testing on internal control self-assessment questionnaires (CHIC questionnaire).

• Conduct monthly data analysis on sensitive transactions and compliance matters.

• Review other identified weaknesses or inefficiencies to improve the overall risk management

• Works closely with the HSA Region on ad hoc Internal Control Initiatives.

REQUIREMENTS & CAPABILITIES:

• 5 years+ from a similar position in a multinational group or delivering similar services via Big 4 accounting firms. Relevant professional certification is a plus (e.g., CIA).

• Experience in risk advisory. Experience in the retail industry is a plus.

• Solid understanding and experience with internal control frameworks, curious to build knowledge and understand risks and controls.

• Strong experience and interest in how technology and systems can support internal control effectiveness and efficiency.

• Strong analytical skills include the ability to spot, assess, and address risk, materiality, and interdependencies and translate them into recommendations for improvement.

• Able to use data analytics where possible to enhance and continuously improve the design and operating effectiveness of the controls.

• Strong communication skills in presenting internal control and risk matters in an understandable way across various forums and levels of the organization, with the right level of detail. 

• Engage in timely and effective communication as well as escalation to business process owners and direct reporting manager as required.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work well independently, as well as the ability to work well with stakeholders.

• Adaptable to working in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment with flexibility in resolving issues and addressing changing priorities.

• A positive mindset for collaboration and striving for continuous improvement and optimization.