LVMH Internal Control Manager

Overview

LVMH Fashion Group in Southeast Asia and Oceania represents a portfolio of maisons within the LVMH group, combining the creative autonomy of individual maisons with the operational rigour of a global luxury conglomerate. As part of LVMH, the Fashion Group emphasises craftsmanship, brand stewardship and high-performance cross‑functional collaboration across markets in the region.

Role & Responsibilities

• Design, implement and continuously enhance the regional internal control framework across Fashion Group maisons, embedding preventive and detective controls into retail operations and support functions
• Plan and lead risk assessments and audit engagements (including LVMH ERICA campaigns); perform control testing, interviews and substantive procedures to validate control effectiveness
• Identify, report and drive remediation of control deficiencies; prepare clear, actionable audit reports and track remediation progress with process owners
• Lead and contribute to internal investigations related to suspected fraud, ethics breaches or compliance incidents; evaluate control weaknesses and recommend corrective measures
• Develop and maintain governance documentation, including an up‑to‑date Internal Control Manual and workflow matrices
• Partner with business leaders and process owners to streamline processes, remove redundancies and implement best practices that improve control effectiveness and operational efficiency
• Design and deliver internal control training and communications to raise control awareness and promote a culture of compliance
• Lead, mentor and develop team members; foster a collaborative, high‑performance culture within a multi‑country, matrix environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ relevant experience in internal control, internal audit or equivalent risk assurance roles (internal audit background preferred)
• Demonstrable experience in retail or luxury retail environments strongly preferred
• Proven track record leading audits, risk assessments and control remediation programmes across multiple functions or countries
• Experience managing or mentoring small teams and working effectively in a matrix organisation
• Fluent English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High personal integrity, resilience and the ability to influence senior stakeholders

Skills

Experience

Minimum 10 years of professional experience in internal control, internal audit, or risk management, ideally including internal audit experience and exposure to retail or luxury retail operations; demonstrated experience leading multi‑country assurance activities and managing teams within a matrix organisation.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related discipline; professional certification such as CIA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent is preferred.

Workplace

Culture

The Fashion Group combines the creative heritage of individual maisons with a disciplined, entrepreneurial corporate culture. Employees operate in a high‑energy, multicultural environment that values craftsmanship, accountability and continuous improvement, with opportunities to collaborate across brands and markets within the LVMH family.

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