INTERNAL CONTROL & COMPLIANCE MANAGER

INTERNAL CONTROL & COMPLIANCE MANAGER

• Employment type Full Time
• Contract type Permanent Job
• Country/ Region/ City Tokyo, Tôkyô, Japan

Job responsibilities

• Internal Control & Compliance, Framework & Design
• Design, document, and maintain comprehensive internal control policies and procedures covering any kinds of operations, and compliance. Ensure key controls are aligned with LVMH internal control guidelines and relevant regulatory requirements. Update relevant policies and business processes with systems enhancement.
• Risk Assessment & Audits/Testing
• Conduct annual risk assessments across key business processes (e.g., Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, Inventory Management, Financial Close). Plan and execute regular audits/testing of internal controls to assess their design and operating effectiveness. Identify control gaps, deficiencies, or areas for improvement and propose practical, effective remediation plans.
• Monitoring & Remediation
• Monitor the implementation of action plans and audit recommendations agreed upon with management. Perform follow-up reviews to ensure deficiencies are properly resolved within established timelines.
• Collaboration & Training
• Act as a trusted advisor to business process owners, providing guidance on internal control best practices and risk management. Deliver training and awareness programs to foster a strong corporate culture of compliance, ethics, and accountability. Coordinate with external auditors and internal audit teams during cyclical reviews and audits.

Profile

• Professional Background: Minimum 7–10 years of professional experience encompassing both public accounting/audit firm experience (Big 4 or equivalent) and an in-house corporate environment (multinational corporation, luxury goods, or retail preferred).
• Deep Expertise: Comprehensive understanding and hands-on experience with internal control frameworks (e.g., J-SOX, SOX, COSO) and compliance principles.
• Language Proficiency (Mandatory): Fluent in both Japanese and English (written and spoken) for local regulatory coordination and global/Group reporting.
• Communication & Leadership: Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams across all departments (Operations, Retail, HR, Finance, etc.).
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical capabilities with high attention to detail, accuracy, and rigorous problem-solving skills.
• Education & Certifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. Professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CIA) are strongly preferred.

Additional information

The Internal Control Manager works cross-functionally with all departments across Louis Vuitton, depending on the topic, risk area, and business concern. Key internal stakeholders include:

• Operations: Finance, Legal, Procurement, NEO (IT), Logistics, and Supply Chain, as well as Client Care Service.
• Retail & Client Service: National Sales (Head Office), store network, Call Center, and Digital Retail teams.
• Human Resources: HR leadership and related people functions.
• Other Departments: Collaboration extends to all other corporate and business functions as required by the nature of the control, compliance, audit, or risk topic.

Diversity and Inclusion

Louis Vuitton respects and promotes equal opportunity. We celebrate and welcome the uniqueness of each employee and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment.

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