- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Director
- Department
- Legal & Compliance
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Nov 2, 2026
About LVMH
LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world leader in luxury, unites more than 75 distinguished Maisons across fashion and leather goods, wines and spirits, perfumes and cosmetics, watches and jewelry, and selective retailing. As an employer, the Group offers a uniquely international environment where heritage, creativity, craftsmanship, and entrepreneurial spirit meet. It cultivates exceptional talent through mobility, mentoring, and rigorous learning, while empowering teams to shape the future of desirable, sustainable luxury. LVMH seeks individuals who combine excellence with curiosity, aesthetic sensibility with business acumen, and respect for tradition with the courage to innovate.
The Head of Internal Control leads the Internal Control, Retail Audit and Risk Management framework for LVMH Fashion Group Japan across BERLUTI, CELINE, FENDI, GIVENCHY, KENZO, LOEWE and RIMOWA. Reporting to the Fashion Group Japan CFO, the role strengthens governance, protects company assets and mitigates risk across corporate and retail operations; it is a full-time permanent position.
Role & Responsibilities
- Define and lead Japan’s Internal Control strategy, priorities and annual roadmap.
- Lead the annual ERICA Internal Control Assessment and oversee remediation of identified weaknesses.
- Assess the effectiveness of key financial, operational and compliance controls.
- Advise management on significant risks, control matters and emerging business challenges.
- Ensure appropriate controls are embedded in new processes, systems and transformation initiatives.
- Define and oversee a risk-based audit program across the Japan retail network and Head Office activities.
- Oversee reviews of inventory, cash and payments, sensitive transactions, fraud risks, and compliance with operating procedures.
- Translate significant audit findings into practical corrective actions and monitor timely remediation.
- Identify recurring weaknesses and work with business stakeholders to implement sustainable improvements.
- Support risk assessments, investigations and fraud-prevention initiatives as required.
- Partner with Finance, Retail Operations, Supply Chain, HR, IT, Legal/Compliance and Procurement to strengthen processes while maintaining business efficiency.
- Provide risk and control expertise for strategic projects, system implementations and organizational changes.
- Promote greater use of data analytics, continuous monitoring and management dashboards to identify trends, anomalies and emerging risks.
- Lead, coach and develop the Japan Internal Control team, including 2 direct reports.
- Maintain strong relationships with local management, Maison leadership, regional teams and Group/HQ Internal Control functions.
- Provide clear executive reporting on significant risks, audit findings and remediation progress.
- Promote accountability, risk awareness and a strong Internal Control culture across corporate and retail teams.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree or relevant professional qualification preferred.
- Strong understanding of financial and operational processes, governance and risk management.
- Proven leadership and senior stakeholder management capabilities.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and business-partnering skills.
- Excellent communication, influencing and executive presentation abilities.
- Strong interest in and practical understanding of information systems, digital transformation and data analytics.
- Independent, pragmatic and solution-oriented approach with high standards of ethics and integrity.
- Ability to operate effectively in an international and multicultural environment.
- Fluency in Japanese and English, written and spoken.
- Willingness to travel frequently across Japan.
Skills
Experience
10+ years of relevant experience in Internal Control, Internal Audit, Risk Management, Compliance or Finance, preferably within an international retail or luxury environment.
Education
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree or relevant professional qualification preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan, within easy reach of Tokyo.
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Culture
LVMH fosters a culture where creativity, craftsmanship, and entrepreneurial spirit come together across an exceptional portfolio of luxury Maisons. As an employer, it offers a dynamic, international environment that values excellence, innovation, and the transmission of savoir-faire while encouraging each talent to contribute to the long-term desirability of its brands.
About Cerulean
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