Internal Auditor Senior Manager

The L’OCCITANE Group is a leading international manufacturer and retailer of premium and sustainable beauty and wellness products. The Group operates in more than 90 countries worldwide, with a network of almost 5,000 retail locations.
Within its portfolio of premium beauty brands that champion organic and natural ingredients are: L’Occitane en Provence, Melvita, Erborian, L’Occitane au Brésil, Elemis, Sol de Janeiro and Vranjes Firenze.

With its nature-positive vision and entrepreneurial ethos, L’OCCITANE Group is committed to investing in communities, biodiversity, reducing waste, and finding sustainable solutions to create a better and healthier planet. The mission statement of the Group is:
With empowerment we positively impact people and regenerate nature.

The L'OCCITANE Group is a certified B CorpTM.

L’OCCITANE Group offers talented professionals the opportunity to join its Internal Audit function at a pivotal moment of transformation. As Internal Auditor Senior Manager
, you will play a key role in advancing the Group’s assurance and risk management program, contributing to its strategic impact.

You will report directly to the Group Director Internal Audit and interact with stakeholders across all levels of the organization —from operation teams in our subsidiaries to Groupe leadership. This role offers a unique platform to deepen your expertise, expand your network, and grow your career within a dynamic, international environment, under the guidance of caring leadership.

We are looking for a committed professional ready to be empowered, with travel up to 40% annually
.

• Support the
  Group risk assessment
  process and contribute to the development of the
  annual audit plan
• Coordinate with stakeholders to roll out audit plan with adequate communication
• Take accountability for the internal audit toolbox and agile management
• Prepare and roll out the execution of risk-based audit engagements across L’OCCITANE’s global operations, including manufacturing, distribution and retail
• Agree on pragmatic and efficient action plans with auditees and promote Internal audit as a trusted business advisor
• Draft and present
  clear, insightful audit reports to local and Group management, including actionable recommendations
• Supervise the monitoring of agreed action plans and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Conduct
  ad hoc reviews on strategic topics such as organizational design, operational efficiency to identify sources for performance improvement
• Promote best practices and contribute to the evolution of risk management tools and methodologies
• Coordinate external auditors and consultants on specific assignments
• Engage on
  large-scale projects
  , including business expansion, digital transformation and change management
• Participate in
  fraud investigations and special reviews when required

• Master’s degree in Audit, Controls, Risks, Engineering, IT, Business Administration, or a related field
• Professional certification preferred (e.g.
  CIA
  ,
  CPA
  ,
  CA
  )
• 8+ years of experience in internal audit in a management role, ideally within an international FMCG or cosmetics environment
• Fluent in
  French and English
  , another language is a strong asset
• Strong knowledge of
  operational auditing
  ,
  risk management
  , and
  internal controls
• Strong accounting and financial background and eagerness to find unusual patterns in F/S
• Familiarity with
  lean manufacturing
  , project management,
  cost accouting or controlling
• Pragmatic, hands on with an entrepreneurial spirit
• Proficient in
  Microsoft 365
  , including
  Teams, Sharepoint
• Proficient in
  SAP,
  excel and data tools
• Curious, analytical, and eager to learn
• A
  team player
  with excellent communication skills and the ability to manage an
  agile
  , cross-functional environment
• Familiar with ambiguity