VIE - MEXICO INTERNAL CONTROL (H/F)

Join; Mexico; On-site; PHP 1,801,000 - 2,522,000; Full time

Job summary

Join seeks a motivated candidate to join the Internal Control Department in Mexico, supporting retail operations, e-commerce, and corporate functions to ensure compliance with group rules and laws.

The role focuses on audit follow-ups, testing procedures, and drafting control documents. Fluency in English and French is required, basic Spanish helpful; occasional travel within the country is expected.

Qualifications

• Citizen of an EEA country or Switzerland.
• Aged 18–28 at time of registration.
• Not previously completed a VIE assignment.
• Meets administrative requirements for Business France.

Responsibilities

• Internal Audit Follow-up with IC Manager and ensure action plans are implemented.
• Support on Chic Campaigns, assess retail and e-commerce processes.
• Plan and conduct store audits, document procedures and findings.
• Draft procedures with key control points for compliance.
• Perform sanction checks using Refinitiv tools.
• Assist with ad-hoc internal audit projects as needed.

Skills

Fluent English

Fluent French

Basic Spanish

Teamwork

Communication skills

Adaptability

Tools

Refinitiv tool

Job description

• Years of Experience Minimum 1 year
• Contract Type VIE contract

The eligibility criteria listed below are defined by French law and regulated by Business France :

This position is part of the French VIE program (Volontariat International en Entreprise). To be eligible, candidates must meet ALL of the following criteria:

• Be a citizen of a European Economic Area (EEA) country or Switzerland,
• Be between 18 and 28 years old at the time of registration,
• Not have previously completed a VIE assignment,
• Meet specific administrative requirements set by Business France.

Please note: If you do not meet these eligibility criteria, your application cannot be considered for this VIE position.

The candidate will be part of the Internal Control Department of Mexico and will provide support to retail operations (6 stores), e-commerce and corporate functions in order to operate in conformity with Group rules and laws.

His/her mission will mainly focus on the following areas:

1 - Internal Audit Follow-up: In collaboration with IC Manager, support and ensure that action plans have been implemented for all audit recommendations. Collaboration with team members to ensure that action plans have been implemented.

2 - Support on Chic Campaigns (self-assessment on Group procedures) – In conjunction with IC Manager review, analyzed and/or test:

• Retail activities and processes (sales and stock) including My Store Control,
• E-commerce recurring activities and processes,
• Assessment of compliance on policies and procedures such as T&Es,
• Accounting and Treasury controls.

3 - Store audits: define a store audit calendar with IC Manager and participate/conduct these audits, issuing critical observations and recommendations on store procedure compliance. Prepare clear, organized workpapers documenting audit procedures and results.

4 - Drafting Procedures: With the assistance of IC Manager, writing procedures, including key control points, for compliance and operational efficiency.

5 - Sanction Checks – Use of Refinitiv tool for suppliers and customers.

6 - Special Projects: Support the internal audit team with ad-hoc requests or investigations as needed

Profile:

Languages :

• Fluent professional English & French
• Basic Spanish
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Active listening, diplomacy, pedagogy and easy interacting with people
• Agility, curiosity, adaptability, operational mindset and hands-on approach
• Ability to work in a team
• Obs: Occasional trips within the country are to be expected.