Regional Internal Auditor

**Sephora** is a global leader in omni channel beauty retailing, and a division of LVMH - Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton. At Sephora, we stand together and we stand for something more. For empowerment, for exploration, for the opportunity to impact people’s lives through the unlimited power of beauty. We successfully operate more than three thousand points of sale across Americas, Europe, Middle East and Asia, and together we aim to animate the most loved beauty community in the world.

Here in Asia, our teams run omni-channel businesses in 11 markets across the region, in addition to cross-border e-commerce to several more. Our success is built on innovation, a unique product portfolio, market leading digital capability, and our unique customer experience. With ambitious growth plans we are always looking for talented people who aspire to build businesses and develop themselves. Sparked by energy and excitement, our passion is contagious. We are united by a common goal - to reimagine the future of beauty.

At Sephora, we stand together, and we stand for something more. Every day we reimagine beauty, discover new brands, and influence positive change. Data plays a big role in that.

Sephora SEA is seeking for a Regional Internal Auditor to work within the Regional Internal Audit team based in Singapore. Sephora SEA has its presence in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Indonesia and India. Finance shared service center is strategically located in Jakarta, Indonesia.

The Regional Internal Auditor will be reporting to Director, Finance Operations, supporting the process review, determine the reliability of internal controls both back office, omnichannel operations and ensuring compliance with LVMH/Sephora and Legal guidelines. This includes and not limited to performing financial, internal control/ audit assessments, store operation audits, E-Commerce process, investigations and various departmental projects - undertake at least 50% of travelling throughout the 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 ensures 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. Being a self-starter and able to work independently will be deemed as key attributes.

**You will shine here if you...**
- Perform retail store audit, ecommerce and HQ processes validation to ensure that operations are in line with Sephora standard operation procedure.
- Execute audit activities under mínimal direction/ supervision. Exercise initiative and judgment in executing audit procedures.
- 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 basic project management skills regarding engagement notification, task assignments and monitoring, interim performance evaluation, coaching and time management.
- Cultivate positive relationships with auditees and proactively builds 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.

**We would love to hear from you if you have...**
- Degree with in Accounting, Finance or related field.
- At least 4 years of public accounting and at least 4 years internal audit/ control experience within a face paced omnichannel retail company, with good knowledge of accounting, finance, other key organization functions and internal control areas.
- 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 tact and uses indirect influence to build consensus and support.
- Dedication to teamwork with all team members 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 style.
- Ability to travel up at least 50%, within all markets that we operate in and international.

Preferred Capabilities and Qualificat