Senior Manager, Internal Audit

Job Type: Full Time

Function: Finance

Address: 160 Bloor Street East, 11th Floor, Toronto, ON

Working Model: Hybrid

Belong to Something Beautiful

At Sephora Canada, beauty is about feeling seen, valued, and empowered, individually and collectively. It is connecting deeply with others, celebrating diversity and inclusivity, unlocking your potential and making a difference every day. Together, we belong to something beautiful.

Ready for a career glow-up? As Senior Manager, Internal Audit & Controls, you'll be responsible for the development, implementation and testing of internal control rules and procedures within Sephora Canada, ensuring full compliance with LVMH policies and procedures. The work you do will impact beauty, as you will be responsible for determining the internal audit scope and leading the audits from planning to report issuance and finding closure. Reporting to the VP, Finance & Strategy, you will evaluate and enhance the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes, by using a systematic and disciplined approach. You'll be a part of a team that's united in beauty, supported by those who are equally passionate about helping the organization accomplish its business and financial objectives.

What You'll Do:

• Take ownership of the risk management, control, and governance processes at Sephora Canada
• Collaborate with the North America Internal Audit and Control team on risk and control initiatives
• Assist with the annual LVMH risk and controls assessment, ensuring all required deadlines are met and high compliance rate is obtained
• Assist with managing the annual Store Audit Program including planning, day-to-day management, and reporting
• Use initiative to course correct when compliance issues are noted and continually work to increase compliance with the relevant business partners
• Ensure Segregation of Duties (SOD) exists in core systems through walkthroughs, testing, and training of business partners
• Engage with the business to proactively provide advice and guidance on risks and controls for new projects, programs, or initiatives while being the key point of contact for Canada control-related queries
• Partner with IT to strengthen IT controls and ensure all key IT projects include a control section
• Work closely with the business to build an exhaustive set of procedures covering all main areas of the business, including Sales, Inventory, HR, Marketing, Supply Chain, etc.
• Ensure all key procedures and policies are maintained and updated according to business needs and/or LVMH guidelines
• Identify loopholes and recommend effective risk aversion measures and cost savings, and prepare and present reports that reflect audit results
• Hold the business accountable for the timely resolution of all action plans and conduct follow-up audits to monitor management's interventions
• Prepare for and assist with LVMH internal audits and/or external audits, continuing to follow up on the implementation of their recommendations post-audit to ensure timely closure of all findings
• Maintain a crisis management process and co-ordinate company actions for Business Continuity Plans and Disaster Recovery Plans, ensuring main procedures are established, regularly updated, and proactively managed
• Undertake special projects, ad-hoc audits, projects reviews or similar on request
• Engage in continuous knowledge development regarding sector's rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques, and performance standards

What You'll Bring:

• You have an undergraduate degree in business or finance
• You hold professional qualifications such as CPA/CA, CIA, CISA or CFE
• You bring 5-7 years of professional experience in areas of internal and/or external audit, finance, controlling, either in audit/consulting firms or large companies
• A background in the Retail or Consumer Packaged Goods industry is preferred
• Proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules and regulation, with experience in developing and leading both audits and projects
• You have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization, including executive levels and non-finance personnel
• You have strong prioritization skills and succeed in fast-paced and rapidly changing work environments
• You show demonstrated success in critical thinking and decision-making, understanding when to seek assistance and guidance
• You are proactive, highly motived, innovative and analytical, and you are not afraid to challenge the status quo
• You bring expertise with Excel and various Financial Systems
• You demonstrate strong analytical skills and a high degree of comfort with financial systems, preferably SAP Business Objects

What You'll Get:

• Caring Community. You'll collaborate with teammates who are equally passionate about innovating, doing the right things, and driving the industry forward – together, united in beauty.
• Fulfilling Path. Your career glow-up starts here with access to opportunities that will challenge, stretch, and develop your skills. You'll have access to the global community of luxury group LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy) for endless career opportunities.
• Meaningful Work. As you make an impact on beauty, you'll feel and see the positive change (consumer, industry, and social) your individual voice is a part of.

Rewards as Unique as You Are:

Eligibility requirements apply to certain benefits and may vary depending on job classification and length of employment.

• Wealth. We offer a comprehensive compensation package, including competitive salary, bonus potential, RRSP matching.
• Health. Choose a healthcare plan to fit you and your family's needs with medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage. Access to our Well- program to support your mental, financial, physical, and social well-being.
• Balance. You'll be trusted to find the perfect blend of work/life balance that actually works for you with a hybrid work schedule, vacation and flex days, and maternity/paternity leave.
• Growth. A career glow-up is built into every role, with access to training and development, as well as tuition reimbursement.
• Perks. Think you've tried it all? Enjoy a 30% discount on all merchandise/services, opportunities for gratis, and flash sale discounts on LVMH brands.
• Support. Tap into volunteer and donation matching, Employee Assistance Program, and free mental health resources with 24/7 access to Dialogue.

Join us and Belong to Something Beautiful.

Sephora Canada strongly believes in equal opportunity when it comes to employment and advancement. Our goal is to be inclusive, diverse, and representative of the communities where we work while creating an environment where every person can belong, grow, and build a beautiful career. This commitment applies to all candidates and employees regardless of race, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, place of origin, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, family status, marital status, disability, age, and/or any other diversity dimensions. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (visible or otherwise), other protected characteristics or other reasonable circumstances can be made at any stage of the recruitment process and during employment by contacting our People team.

As part of our commitment to transparency and efficiency, we would like to inform you that we utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies in our recruitment process to assist in the initial screening and evaluation of applications.