Richemont Compliance and Internal Controls Manager
A. Lange & Söhne seeks a Compliance and Internal Controls Manager in Glashütte, Germany to lead compliance, controls and risk management.
Overview
A. Lange & Söhne is a German haute horlogerie manufacture renowned for artisanal watchmaking, mechanical precision and impeccable finishing. The Glashütte-based maison operates within an international luxury goods network and combines centuries-old craftsmanship with modern manufacturing standards. As an employer it attracts highly skilled technicians, engineers and professionals who prize exacting quality, long-term product stewardship and discreet client service.
Role & Responsibilities
- Develop, implement and maintain the local compliance programme and internal control framework across finance and operational processes, aligned with group requirements.
- Conduct periodic risk assessments and control self‑assessments to identify regulatory, operational and financial control gaps and propose remediation plans.
- Design, document and test internal controls; lead control remediation and continuous improvement initiatives with process owners.
- Coordinate internal audits and serve as primary liaison with internal and external auditors, providing documentation, evidence and status reporting.
- Monitor regulatory developments relevant to the business (including anti‑bribery, export controls, customs, trade compliance and data protection) and translate requirements into local policies and procedures.
- Provide compliance advice to business units and senior management and escalate material issues as required.
- Deliver training and awareness programmes for employees on compliance topics, internal controls and ethical standards.
- Prepare regular compliance and control reports for local leadership and the group compliance function; support ad‑hoc investigations and reviews.
Qualifications
- Degree in law, business administration, finance, accounting or a closely related discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in compliance, internal audit, risk management or finance, preferably in manufacturing, luxury goods or another regulated environment.
- Proven experience implementing internal control frameworks and conducting risk assessments.
- Familiarity with regulatory areas such as anti‑corruption, export/trade controls, customs and data protection.
- Professional qualification in compliance, internal audit, risk management or accounting is advantageous.
Skills
Experience
At least five years of progressively responsible experience in compliance, internal audit, risk management or finance, with demonstrated success implementing controls and managing audits in an international or manufacturing environment; experience within luxury goods or a corporate group is desirable.
Education
University degree in law, business administration, finance, accounting or equivalent; relevant professional qualifications in compliance, internal audit or risk management are a plus.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Glashütte, Saxony, Germany, with easy access to Dresden. 15 luxury roles are listed in Glashütte on Cerulean. Across the Saxony region, Cerulean lists 19 open positions. Cerulean currently advertises 375 open roles in Germany, including 9 added in the last 48 hours.
Culture
A. Lange & Söhne combines meticulous artisanal manufacture with a culture of technical excellence and precision engineering. The workplace rewards attention to detail, collaborative problem‑solving and long‑term craftsmanship, while operating within an international luxury group environment.
About Cerulean
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