GLOBAL INTERNAL CONTROLLER (F/H/X)

CELINE is a fast‑growing French and leather‑goods couture house that belongs to LVMH and has aims to become one of the most iconic luxury brands worldwide. To make this vision a reality we are looking for enthusiastic, agile and passionate personalities who are eager to evolve in a demanding environment.

YOUR WORK ENVIRONMENT

As a GLOBAL INTERNAL CONTROLLER, and part of the GLOBAL INTERNAL AUDIT & INTERNAL CONTROL DEPARTMENT based in Paris, you will support the team in the leading of the Risk & Audit community across all activities of the Maison – CORPORATE, RETAIL and OPERATIONS. You will be integrated in a team of 4 people based at the Maison headquarters in Paris. The mission of the department is to safeguard and improve CELINE.

What this experience will enable you to:

• Support the continuous improvement of CELINE practices, processes and risk management maturity
• Participate in providing key stakeholders and top management with regular updates and reports
• Collaborate with colleagues of sister brands of the LVMH group and LVMH Holding to develop synergies

You will have the opportunity to:

• Join a global leading luxury brand and group
• Be exposed to multiple international stakeholders
• Learn how a successful international luxury fashion maison operates
• Support continuous improvement of key processes

Job Responsibilities

R.I.C.A. assessment

• Participate in the annual evaluation plan of CELINE Internal Control Maturity through monthly global audits
• Coordinate with regions and sister brands on the global approach, testing methodology and global audit reports
• Prepare an annual representation letter on the LVMH Enterprise Risk Management Framework (ERICA) consolidating the results of the audits performed on relevant processes globally

Audits

• Support the team in the execution of the audit plan and continuous elevation of the audit methodology
• Participate in on‑field country/Head Office due diligence and store visits
• Create value during the audit by supporting business partners in understanding the value of the suggested improvements and the easiest way to implement them
• Support the department quarterly in the follow‑up of audit findings, mapping globally identified threats and weaknesses
• Liaise with key stakeholders to partner on effective action plan implementation

Processes elevation

• Identify areas of collaboration with key stakeholders to improve key processes

Fraud prevention initiatives

• Animate effective and engaging fraud prevention initiatives (e.g., social tools, newsletters) with headquarters interlocutors

Global Internal Control Community

• Animate effective and engaging initiatives with the regional stakeholders

Profile

• Education: A master’s degree in economics or engineering is required
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of relevant progressive experience in “Big Four” external audit firms or equivalent
• Additional experience in internal control or audit is a plus
• Knowledge of luxury/fashion business is a plus
• Attitude: Be humble, positive, practical, curious, supportive, social and environment sensibility
• Competencies: Proficiency in audit and risk assessment methodologies; ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, multi‑dimensional environment; superior organizational, communication and interpersonal skills; detail oriented; highly organized; excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact with all levels of the organization including senior leadership and retail associates; excellent leadership abilities with experience managing cross‑functional teams; excellent knowledge of Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint); excellent knowledge in analytics tools (e.g., Power BI)
• Languages: Fluent in French and English
• Workplace: Paris

OUR ENGAGEMENT

CELINE is an equal opportunity employer. We want to offer an inclusive environment of mutual respect where we welcome diversity and all employees feel included, developed and heard. We are committed to preventing all discrimination, providing equal opportunities to all applicants irrespective of gender, gender expression, disability, origin, background, religious beliefs or sexual orientation or any other basis protected by law. CELINE recruits and recognizes all types of talent and singularities.