Open Jobs Senior Internal Controller

Sephora; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Sephora is seeking a Senior Internal Control (Senior IC) to join Sephora Middle East operations in Dubai. You will conduct internal audits, strengthen controls, and ensure compliance with Sephora and LVMH policies while partnering with store teams.

The role requires 5-7 years in audit or internal control in retail or FMCG, fluency in Arabic and English, SAP ERP experience, and willingness to travel up to 30%. You will train staff, develop policies, and monitor remediation efforts.

Qualifications

• Advanced university degree in finance accounting business administration or economics.
• 5 to 7 years of experience in audit or internal control within the Retail or FMCG industry.
• Fluent in Arabic and English.
• Strong problem-solving analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Capability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Conversant with SAP ERP system.
• Willing to travel (up to 30%).

Responsibilities

• Contribute adding value and improving Sephora Middle East operations by bringing a systematic and disciplined audit approach to ensure effectiveness of controls in the Middle East.
• Participate in all the Internal Control & Internal Audit requirements stated by Sephora and LVMH Group
• Compliance: Ensuring compliance with laws regulations and internal policies defined by Sephora or LVMH Group.
• Auditing: Conducting regular audits to assess the effectiveness of control systems
• Annual LVMH Internal Control self-assessment (ERICA)
• Store Audits
• Regular Internal Control reviews on stock cash and overall operational processes.
• Recommendations and Improvement: Providing recommendations to management on improving controls and risk mitigation.
• Policy and Procedure Development: Developing and implementing internal control policies and procedures.
• Training and Guidance: Providing training and guidance to employees on internal control principles policies and procedures.
• Monitoring and Tracking: Monitoring and tracking remediation efforts and action plans to address audit findings and control weaknesses.
• Investigations: Conducting investigations into suspected fraud misconduct or irregularities and recommending appropriate actions and preventive measures.
• Internal Control Systems: Designing reviewing and monitoring internal control systems to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Participate in any ad-hoc Internal Audit Internal Control and Fraud assignment
• Assist in any other needful task the Internal Control function.

Skills

Arabic & English

Analytical skills

Communication & interpersonal

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Problem-solving

Travel willingness

Education

Advanced university degree in finance accounting business administration or economics

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

At Sephora beauty is about feeling seen valued and empowered individually and collectively. It is connecting deeply with others celebrating diversity and inclusivity unlocking your potential and making a difference every day. Together we belong to something beautiful.

Since its inception in 1969 in Limoges France and as part of the LVMH Group since 1997 Sephora has been disrupting the prestige beauty retail industry. Today Sephora continues to break with convention to drive its mission: champion a world of inspiration and inclusion where everyone can celebrate their beauty.

With 56000 employees in 35 countries we connect customers and beauty brands within the worlds most passionate beauty community. With a curation of nearly 500 brands and our own label Sephora Collection we offer the most unique and diverse range of products: fragrances makeup hair care skincare... and much more.

You will excel and enjoy this position if you are ready to actively handle the following missions :

• Contribute adding value and improving Sephora Middle East operations by bringing a systematic and disciplined audit approach to ensure effectiveness of controls in the Middle East.
• Participate in all the Internal Control & Internal Audit requirements stated by Sephora and LVMH Group
• Compliance:Ensuring compliance with laws regulations and internal policies defined by Sephora or LVMH Group.
• Auditing:Conducting regular audits to assess the effectiveness of control systems

Mainly but not limited to:

• Annual LVMH Internal Control self-assessment (ERICA)
• Store Audits
• Regular Internal Control reviews on stock cash and overall operational processes.

• Recommendations and Improvement:Providing recommendations to management on improving controls and risk mitigation.
• Policy and Procedure Development:Developing and implementing internal control policies and procedures.
• Training and Guidance:Providing training and guidance to employees on internal control principles policies and procedures.
• Monitoring and Tracking:Monitoring and tracking remediation efforts and action plans to address audit findings and control weaknesses.
• Investigations:Conducting investigations into suspected fraud misconduct or irregularities and recommending appropriate actions and preventive measures.
• Internal Control Systems:Designing reviewing and monitoring internal control systems to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Participate in any ad-hoc Internal Audit Internal Control and Fraud assignment
• Assist in any other needful task the Internal Control function.

Advanced university degree in finance accounting business administration or economics.

• 5 to 7 years of experience in audit or internal control within the Retail or FMCG industry.
• Fluent in Arabic and English.
• Strong problem-solving analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Capability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Conversant with SAP ERP system.
• Willing to travel (up to 30%).

Here you will find:

• Community in which authenticity is embraced and the strength of our differences fuels our collective spirit
• Culture of empowerment learning & growth that offers you the tools space and opportunity to learn innovate and lead
• Work that brings fulfillment. From delighting clients every day to inspiring our industry at large every action makes a difference

Join us and belong to something beautiful.

Required Experience:

Senior IC