Senior Internal Audit Leader: Global Risk, 40% Travel

L'OCCITANE Group (B Corp); Plan-les-Ouates; On-site; CHF 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

B Corp certification

Internal mobility opportunities

Store product discounts

Social insurance coverage

5 weeks annual leave + holidays

Hybrid work environment

Parental leave policy

Public transportation allowance

Job summary

L’OCCITANE Group invites a seasoned Internal Auditor Senior Manager to advance its assurance and risk management program. You will report to the Group Director Internal Audit and engage with stakeholders across the organization worldwide, driving audit excellence and strategic impact.

With travel up to 40% annually, you will lead risk-based engagements, oversee audit reports, and guide teams through complex transformations while strengthening controls and promoting best practices across

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Audit, Controls, Risks, Engineering, IT, Business Administration, or related field.
• Professional certification preferred (CIA, CPA, CA).
• 8+ years of experience in internal audit in a management role, ideally within 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.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, project management, cost accounting or controlling.

Responsibilities

• 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 to identify sources for performance improvement.
• Promote best practices and evolve 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.

Skills

8+ years experience

French & English

Team player & communication

Operational auditing

Risk management

Internal controls

Education

Master’s degree in Audit/Controls/IT/Business

CIA/CPA/CA certification

Tools

SAP

Excel

MS 365 (Teams/SharePoint)

Data tools

Job description

L’OCCITANE Group invites a seasoned Internal Auditor Senior Manager to advance its assurance and risk management program. You will report to the Group Director Internal Audit and engage with stakeholders across the organization worldwide, driving audit excellence and strategic impact.

With travel up to 40% annually, you will lead risk-based engagements, oversee audit reports, and guide teams through complex transformations while strengthening controls and promoting best practices across