Senior Internal Audit Leader — Global Risk (40% Travel)

L’Occitane, Inc.; Genf; Hybride; CHF 140 000 - 190 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work environment

5 weeks annual leave

Store product discounts

Internal mobility opportunities

Résumé du poste

L’OCCITANE Group, a leading international premium beauty brand, seeks an Internal Auditor Senior Manager to elevate the Group’s assurance and risk management program. You will report to the Group Director Internal Audit and engage with stakeholders across subsidiaries and leadership.

Travel up to 40% annually and a permanent contract. Join a dynamic, international environment with a strong sustainability focus and a culture of entrepreneurship.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Audit, Controls, Risks, Engineering, IT, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional certification preferred (e.g. CIA, CPA, CA)
• 8+ years of experience in internal audit in a management role, ideally in an international FMCG or cosmetics environment.
• Fluent in French and English; another language is a strong asset
• Strong knowledge of operational auditing, risk management, and internal controls
• Strong accounting and financial background and ability to spot unusual patterns in financials
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, project management, cost accounting or controlling
• Pragmatic, hands-on with an entrepreneurial spirit
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 including Teams, SharePoint
• Proficient in SAP, Excel and data tools
• Curious, analytical, and eager to learn
• A team player with excellent communication skills and ability to manage an agile, cross-functional environment
• Familiar with ambiguity

Responsabilités

• Support the Group risk assessment process and contribute to the development of the annual audit plan
• Coordinate with stakeholders to roll out audit plan with adequate communication
• Take accountability for the internal audit toolbox and agile management
• Prepare and roll out the execution of risk-based audit engagements across L’OCCITANE’s global operations, including manufacturing, distribution and retail
• Agree on pragmatic and efficient action plans with auditees and promote Internal audit as a trusted business advisor
• Draft and present clear, insightful audit reports to local and Group management, including actionable recommendations
• Supervise the monitoring of agreed action plans and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Conduct ad hoc reviews on strategic topics such as organizational design, operational efficiency to identify sources for performance improvement
• Promote best practices and contribute to the evolution of risk management tools and methodologies
• Coordinate external auditors and consultants on specific assignments
• Engage on large-scale projects, including business expansion, digital transformation and change management
• Participate in fraud investigations and special reviews when required

Connaissances

Fluent in French and English

Team player

Agile cross-functional environment

Project management

Cost accounting or controlling

Lean manufacturing

Strong communication skills

Eager to learn

Curious

Ambiguity tolerance

Formation

Master’s degree in Audit, Controls, Risks, Engineering, IT, Business Administration

Outils

SAP

Excel

Data tools

Microsoft 365 (Teams, SharePoint)

Description du poste

L’OCCITANE Group, a leading international premium beauty brand, seeks an Internal Auditor Senior Manager to elevate the Group’s assurance and risk management program. You will report to the Group Director Internal Audit and engage with stakeholders across subsidiaries and leadership.

Travel up to 40% annually and a permanent contract. Join a dynamic, international environment with a strong sustainability focus and a culture of entrepreneurship.