Senior Internal Auditor

Richemont•New York, NY

About The Position

Richemont Internal Audit is a Group function which provide independent assurance to the Audit Committee and Management that risks are promptly identified and effectively managed across the Group's global operations. The department review risks impacting the entire value chain, from production to retail, and ensure compliance with local regulations and anti-fraud measures. As the relay of a globally operating team, the Senior Internal Auditor will be the audit point of reference for Regional Senior Management in Americas. This job ideally will suit a proactive, empathic, and culturally versatile person, able to work in a team with colleagues from around the World. Key responsibilities are detailed below.

Requirements

Bachelor or higher degree in Business. 5-8 years of experience in audit and other relevant business fields.
Proficiency in business reporting in English; business proficiency in French and/or Spanish is a plus.
Experience with investigations related to fraud risks and regulatory compliance in North America.
Computer literate with strong knowledge of data analytics and visualization tools.
Excellent communication and persuasive presentation skills.
Empathetic with a good team spirit.
Culturally versatile with an international perspective, suitable for a complex organization.
Analytical with critical thinking skills and the ability to synthesize information and distinguish facts from opinions.
Autonomous and well-organized.
Flexible and willing to travel up to 30% of the time.

Nice To Haves

CIA, CISA, or ACFE certifications are a plus.
Functional and technical knowledge of SAP (FI, MM, SD) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Ensure regional internal controls are effective, adequate, and compliant with Richemont standards and local regulations.
Build strong, independent relationships with management to foster open communication and provide risk consultation.
Regularly engage with local Maison teams and Regional Functions (e.g., Retail, Logistics, Finance, HR, Legal) to stay informed on emerging compliance topics.
Perform substantive testing using data analysis tools to confirm control effectiveness and compliance.
Document observations and recommendations in reports for Group headquarters and/or Regional Management, and monitor issue resolution.
Advise Maisons and Richemont Functions on control-related projects, such as anti-fraud workshops.
Stay updated on potential fraud schemes and participate in fraud investigations.
Assess business risks within transversal processes and evaluate regulatory compliance frameworks.
Conduct independent assessments of process setups across multiple Maisons and Regional Functions.
Verify that underlying processes have a clear transversal control owner, global reach, and coordination.
Identify, analyze, and report on applicable compliance aspects, assessing the effectiveness of related Group regulatory and control frameworks.
Serve as a controls expert on worldwide internal audit assignments for Maisons, Regions, and project activities as per the Audit Committee's approved plan.
Conduct independent financial and operational audits according to the global plan.
Identify, analyze, and report on business risks, process, and control weaknesses, providing sound recommendations and following up on corrective actions.