Internal Control Manager/Assistant Manager

Richemont, one of the world leaders in the luxury sector, has various Houses specializing in jewelry, watches and high-end accessories. Each Maison proudly embodies a tradition of style, quality and craftsmanship and Richemont strives to preserve the heritage and identity specific to each of them. At the same time, we are committed to innovating and designing new products in line with the values ​​of our Houses, through a process of permanent creativity.

As a key member of the Internal Control team at Richemont Japan—encompassing 17 prestige Maisons, approximately 200 boutiques, and over 2,000 employees—this position plays a vital role in designing, evaluating, and continuously improving internal controls over financial reporting, while driving operational efficiency across the organization.

To achieve effective and efficient business processes, reliable financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and asset protection, you will lead the identification and mitigation of key operational and financial risks, as well as the implementation, operation, and monitoring of appropriate internal controls. Moving beyond conventional checking functions, you will act as a true "Business Partner," providing actionable remediation advice to process and control owners and driving cross-functional improvement projects, including digitalization and paperless initiatives.

Furthermore, as a member of the broader "Richemont Finance Community," this position offers diverse long-term career development opportunities within the wider Finance organization beyond Internal Control.

Main business:

Internal Control Systems (ICS) assessment (Swiss SOX compliance)

• Perform periodical ICS assessment of design and operational effectiveness of controls in accordance with group’s ICS framework

• Work collaboratively with process owners to efficiently and effectively implement and monitor remediation efforts that result from control assessment

• Report to Group ICS

• Audit support (internal/external)

Review of Boutique internal control (Boutique audit)

• Plan and perform audit on boutique internal control ensuring compliance with   group/maison policies and procedures, local laws and regulations

• Report audit findings identified during boutique audit to maison management, support/monitor/confirm to implement effective remediations of deficiencies or any issues

• Report to Maison Headquarters

• Develop and conduct adequate training and workshop for boutique staff to enhance their awareness of compliance and better understanding of risks and related controls

T&E compliance audit

• Perform T&E (travel & entertainment) audit on a monthly basis to monitor for compliance

• Work with T&E processing team and L&C (legal & compliance) to promote a culture of risk and compliance awareness and control

• Identify and assess of potential compliance risk, develop preventive strategies and controls

Projects

• Compliance with group policy, local laws and regulations, system integration, process harmonization, etc

• Implementation of business improvement projects related to process efficiency, optimization, digitization, paperless operations, etc.

Requirements & Qualifications

Required Qualifications (Must)

• Experience: 2+ years of relevant professional experience (e.g., Internal Control, Internal/External Audit, Risk Management, Accounting, or Finance).
• Technical Knowledge: Sound understanding of internal control frameworks, auditing, risk management, and fundamental accounting principles.
• Language Skills: Fluent verbal and written communication skills in both Japanese and English (required for liaising with HQ and cross-functional teams, interpreting policies/regulations, and delivering audit/remediation reports).
• IT Skills: Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications (Plus)

• Professional certifications such as US CPA, Bookkeeping Level 2 or above, or CIA (Certified Internal Auditor).
• Practical experience working with ERP systems (e.g., SAP).
• Experience in data analysis and business automation using digital tools like Power Automate (e.g., automating data extraction, detecting exceptional transactions, and driving operational efficiency).

Desired Competencies & Mindset

• High Ethics & Integrity: Demonstrates a robust compliance mindset, high ethical standards, and objectivity in all duties.
• Proactive & Solution-Oriented: Possesses logical thinking skills to proactively identify root causes, propose practical solutions, and drive execution.
• Strong Relationship Building & Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills to build trust and collaborate seamlessly with finance colleagues and cross-departmental stakeholders across the company.
• Open Mindset & Adaptability: Curiosity toward digital tools, emerging technologies, and innovation, maintaining a positive and resilient attitude in a dynamic and evolving environment.

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