Senior Internal Controller — Audit & Compliance Leader

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

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.