Internal Controller - LVMH Group - Dubai

Internal Controller - LVMH Group - Dubai; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

The Internal Controller in Dubai reports to the Internal Control Director and partners with Operations to strengthen risk management, controls, and governance for the Middle East for the LVMH Group.

Key duties include ERICA, FSCP reviews, monthly store audits, fraud tracking, and regional reporting while driving adherence to guidelines and procedures.

Fluent in English and Arabic; Big 4 background or 3+ years in internal audit/control; strong MS Office and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English and Arabic with strong communication skills.
• Big 4 background or 3+ years in Internal Audit/Internal Control in a multinational.
• Strong written, verbal, interviewing, listening and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent organisation, analytical and auditing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support ERICA annual control self-assessment and FSCP reviews.
• Participate in monthly store audits, fraud tracking, and regional reporting.
• Monitor compliance and report non-conformities or breaches.
• Collaborate with departments to ensure adherence to controls, guidelines, and procedures.
• Assist Internal Control Director with additional tasks as needed.

Skills

Fluent English

Fluent Arabic

Big 4 background

Internal Audit/Control

Analytical skills

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Location: Dubai

Address: Financial Center Rd

Industry: Accounting and Bookkeeping, Finance & Audit jobs

Internal Controller - LVMH Group – Dubai

Position Purpose

Under the supervision of the Internal Control Director, and cross-department business partner, the Internal Controller will contribute to add value and improve Sephora operations by helping in bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to ensure the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance in the Middle East region.

Key Accountabilities

• Participate in all the Internal Control & Internal Audit requirements stated by Sephora and LVMH Group, mainly but not limited to:
• Annual LVMH internal control self-assessment (ERICA)
• Quarterly Financial Statement Closing Process (FSCP) review
• Monthly shrinkage monitoring
• Monitor and follow-up the compliance rate of the Internal Control self-assessment questionnaire
• Deploy regional and group best-practices, guidelines, and procedures
• Report and investigate any non-compliance and/or breach
• Participate in any ad-hoc Internal Audit, Internal Control, and Fraud assignment
• Assist the Internal Control Director in any other needful task

Communication & Reporting

• Liaise and cooperate with different department to ensure the respect of the controls, the guidelines, and the procedures
• Preparation and report of the local fraud tracker
• Report regional quarterly fraud tracker to the EME Head of Internal Audit/Control
• Report regional monthly store audits dashboard
• Report regional monthly internal control self-assessment results with stakeholders

Be a Business Partner for the organisation. Ensure regular monthly meetings with Operations to review major red flags observed for the month through the store audits, fraud analytics red flags, shrinkage report, and any other formal report shared with Operations. Provides guidance and direction to the front and back office employees to reinforce the level of awareness on Internal Control.

Training

In collaboration with the Operations team, assist, advise, and communicate on the store operational procedures to improve and sustain the store employee’s understanding.

Skills, Experience and Personality

• Fluent in both, English, and Arabic
• Big 4 background, or minimum 3-year experience in the Internal Audit/Internal Control dept of a multinational company
• Strong written, verbal, interviewing, listening and interpersonal communication skills Excellent organisation, analytical and auditing skills
• Strong problem-solving and sound judgement skills
• Ability to work independently
• Capable to work in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with computer technology, MS Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)

Country / Region: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Business group: Selective Distribution
Contract type: Permanent Job
Function: Finance