Hermès Internal Controller
About Hermès
Hermès Ibérica is the Spanish subsidiary of the Hermès luxury house, part of the Hermès International group. The brand is distinguished by its commitment to artisanal craftsmanship, long-term vision and rigorous quality standards; as an employer it emphasises ethics, discretion, and a culture of continual improvement across retail and corporate functions.
Hermès Ibérica seeks an Internal Controller in Madrid to oversee internal control, risk management and compliance for the Spanish subsidiary.
Role & Responsibilities
- Implement, monitor and continuously improve the subsidiary’s internal control framework in line with Group procedures and standards.
- Plan, supervise and execute physical inventories; validate results and report discrepancies to local and Group stakeholders.
- Design and maintain the internal control plan, track remediation actions from DAR (Group Audit & Risk Management) audits and serve as local spokesperson for DAR.
- Perform regular process compliance assessments; update local policies and communicate Group procedures to operational teams.
- Organise and deliver internal-control training and circulate best practices to strengthen a culture of compliance and accountability.
- Identify, assess and monitor operational, compliance and process risks across stores and corporate functions; maintain risk mapping and the Business Interruption Plan.
- Conduct routine compliance reviews covering anti-corruption, data protection, AML and other regulatory requirements and ensure proper escalation and documentation of issues.
Qualifications
- Degree in Economics, Business Administration, Law or a related discipline.
- Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in internal audit, internal control, compliance, risk management or external audit.
- Native or near-native Spanish and a high level of English (both mandatory).
- Strong analytical skills with high accuracy, organisational ability and a deadline-oriented approach.
- Proven leadership and change-management capability to align multi-disciplinary teams.
Skills
Experience
At least 3 years (preferred 3–5 years) of hands-on experience in internal control, compliance, risk management or external audit within a corporate or retail environment.
Education
University degree in Economics, Business Administration, Law or similar.
Workplace
This position is based in Madrid, Madrid, Spain.
Culture
Hermès fosters a culture grounded in craftsmanship, discretion and long-term thinking. The organisation prioritises ethical conduct, respect for heritage and collaborative problem-solving while encouraging professional development within a premium-luxury context.
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