Chanel Internal Auditor

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Location
ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
Seniority
Mid-Level
Posted
Mar 16, 2026

About Chanel

Chanel is a privately held French maison renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories and beauty. As an employer it combines a stewardship of artisanal craftsmanship with global scale, offering cross‑disciplinary collaboration across creative, commercial and operational functions while maintaining a culture of discretion, high standards and long‑term talent development.

Chanel seeks an Internal Auditor in Paris to execute risk‑based audits, assess controls and drive remediation across the organisation.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Plan and execute risk‑based internal audits across finance, operations, retail and supply‑chain functions, including on‑site and remote fieldwork.
  • Assess the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls and business processes; identify control gaps and operational risks.
  • Prepare clear, evidence‑based audit reports with pragmatic recommendations and agreed remediation plans.
  • Monitor and follow up on remediation actions to ensure timely closure and sustained control improvements.
  • Perform data‑driven testing and analytics to identify exceptions, trends and control weaknesses.
  • Support SOX/compliance testing and contribute to enterprise risk assessments and control frameworks.
  • Liaise with business stakeholders and senior management to influence control enhancements and promote a control‑conscious culture.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Audit or equivalent; Master’s degree preferred.
  • Professional certification preferred (CIA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent).
  • Fluency in French and professional working proficiency in English.
  • Strong ethical standards, discretion and the ability to handle confidential information.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the capacity to present findings to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Risk assessment Internal controls Audit methodology SOX testing Data analytics SAP Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint ACL IDEA SQL

Experience

Typically 3–6 years of progressive internal audit, external audit (Big Four) or risk/compliance experience, ideally with exposure to multi‑jurisdictional operations or the luxury goods sector.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Audit, or a related discipline; a master’s degree or equivalent professional qualification is advantageous.

Workplace

This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.

Culture

Chanel blends a deep respect for craftsmanship with international business sophistication, fostering a discreet, performance‑driven environment. Employees are expected to combine analytical rigour with cultural sensitivity and a commitment to excellence.

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