- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
About Louis Vuitton
Founded in Paris in 1854, Louis Vuitton stands among the world’s most emblematic luxury maisons, renowned for exceptional craftsmanship, innovation, and the art of travel. As an employer, the Maison offers a distinctive environment where heritage and modernity meet, inviting talents to contribute to a global culture of excellence across retail, design, craftsmanship, client experience, operations, and corporate functions. Louis Vuitton values curiosity, precision, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit, supporting employees through international opportunities, learning pathways, and a strong commitment to savoir-faire. Its teams are united by a shared ambition to craft enduring desirability and deliver exceptional experiences worldwide.
Louis Vuitton seeks an Internal Control and Compliance Manager in Tokyo to design and monitor internal control frameworks, assess risks, coordinate audits, and drive remediation across business functions. This is a permanent, full-time, on-site role.
Role & Responsibilities
- Design, document, and maintain internal control policies and procedures across operations and compliance.
- Align key controls with LVMH internal control guidelines and relevant regulatory requirements; update policies and business processes in line with system enhancements.
- Conduct annual risk assessments across key business processes, including Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, Inventory Management, and Financial Close.
- Plan and execute regular internal control audits and testing to assess design and operating effectiveness.
- Identify control gaps, deficiencies, and improvement opportunities, and propose practical remediation plans.
- Monitor management-agreed action plans and audit recommendations; conduct follow-up reviews to ensure deficiencies are resolved within established timelines.
- Advise business process owners on internal control best practices and risk management.
- Deliver training and awareness programs to foster compliance, ethics, and accountability.
- Coordinate with external auditors and internal audit teams during cyclical reviews and audits.
- Work cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, Procurement, IT, Logistics, Supply Chain, Client Care Service, National Sales, stores, Call Center, Digital Retail, Human Resources, and other corporate and business functions as control, compliance, audit, or risk topics require.
Qualifications
- Minimum 7–10 years of professional experience spanning both public accounting or an audit firm (Big Four or equivalent) and an in-house corporate environment; multinational, luxury goods, or retail experience is preferred.
- Comprehensive understanding and hands-on experience with internal control frameworks such as J-SOX, SOX, and COSO, and with compliance principles.
- Fluent Japanese and English, written and spoken, for local regulatory coordination and global or Group reporting.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
- Strong analytical capabilities, attention to detail, accuracy, and rigorous problem-solving skills.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Professional certifications such as CPA or CIA are strongly preferred.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 7–10 years of professional experience encompassing both public accounting or audit firm experience (Big Four or equivalent) and an in-house corporate environment.
Education
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
Culture
Louis Vuitton fosters a culture rooted in heritage, craftsmanship, and a relentless pursuit of excellence, where employees contribute to one of the world’s most iconic luxury maisons. Its workplace environment combines creativity, precision, and international collaboration, offering teams the opportunity to grow within a brand that values innovation, client experience, and long-term savoir-faire.
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