VIE NYC - Internal Audit, Controls & AI Analyst

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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.

CONTEXT & MISSION
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The L’OCCITANE Group Internal Audit team is looking for a VIE to join us in New York City, embedded
within our North American organization
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You will support the deployment of internal controls and the transformation of Internal Audit through data analytics and Artificial Intelligence.

The role provides a unique opportunity to gain exposure to a fast-growing international business while working directly with Group Internal Audit on strategic initiatives across multiple brands, including Sol de Janeiro and L'Occitane en Provence.

Ready to start your international career at the intersection of business, risk, data and AI?

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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• Internal Controls
  : support the improvement of the Internal Control System (ICS) and support the deployment & testing of the Group GRC (governance risk and control) software for our Brands operating in North America
• Internal Audit
  : contribute to Group audit assignments across brands and countries worldwide
• AI & Audit Innovation
  : challenge and validate AI-enabled audit work (prompt and then verify loops with Group Internal Audit Senior Managers), using all Microsoft 365 tools (MS365, Excel, Power BI) available, our internal AI and external AI models

HOW YOU CAN FIT
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You do not need to be an audit expert. We are looking for an honest, smart, curious, motivated, well organized and service-oriented individual who enjoys learning every day and understanding how businesses work, how information flows, and how technology improves internal audit and controls. If you are passionate about AI, data and technology, risk and business operations, we would like to hear from you.

• Master's degree (or equivalent) in Business, Engineering, Finance, Audit, Information Systems, Data Analytics or a related field
• Initial experience in audit, internal controls, consulting, finance, technology or data analytics
• Fluent in English and French
• Demonstrated interest in Artificial Intelligence, automation and business transformation (at ease with Copilot, Claude, MS365, Excel with Python, ERP Systems etc.)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proactive and eager to learn
• Ability to challenge information constructively and communicate clearly with stakeholders
• Curiosity about how organizations operate, how decisions are made, and how data flows across processes
• Demonstrate strong integrity, professionalism and sound judgement
• Enjoy working in multicultural environments
• Comfortable engaging with Internal Controls owners and building positive working relationships

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN
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• Work directly with senior leaders from Group Internal Audit
• Contribute to the transformation of Internal Audit through AI and analytics
• Gain exposure to a fast-growing international business
• Develop expertise in internal controls, governance and risk management
• Learn to apply AI responsibly within audit…