SEPHORA · 4 hours ago
Senior Associate, Internal Audit and Control
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $103K/yr
3+ years expSephora is a beauty retailer committed to diversity and inclusivity. In this role, you'll strengthen the organization's risk management and operational resilience while safeguarding assets and ensuring the integrity of financial activities.
BeautyCosmeticsE-CommerceRetail
Responsibilities
Drive Risk Assessment and Internal Controls. Perform risk assessments, core controls testing, and internal audits, owning sections of the audit, formalizing findings, issuing recommendations, and partnering with business teams to support implementation
Lead the Store Audit Program. Manage the annual store audit program by developing and implementing requirements, performing audits, training auditors, monitoring compliance, and reporting progress to management
Strengthen Crisis Management and Business Continuity. Own and enhance the crisis management program by overseeing reporting, driving preparedness and awareness, collaborating with cross-functional teams to test protocols, and maintaining up-to-date documentation
Ensure Compliance and Governance. Assist with LVMH and Sephora Global internal audits, ensure compliance with Segregation of Duties principles, and manage expense compliance through ongoing testing, reporting, and business partner support
Champion Continuous Improvement. Lead special projects and process improvement initiatives, leverage data analytics to identify trends and risks, and conduct controls testing to provide actionable recommendations that add strategic value
Support Fraud Prevention and Special Projects. Address emerging issues through ad-hoc audits and special projects while contributing to fraud prevention efforts and high-impact initiatives across the organization
Qualification
Required
3+ years of professional experience in internal and/or external audit, finance, or controlling, either in audit/consulting firms or large companies, with preferred background in Retail or Consumer Packaged Goods
Bachelor's degree preferred (Master's and accounting education highly preferred), with professional qualification such as CPA/CA, CIA, CISA, or CFE preferred
Strong expertise in accounting, auditing, internal controls, and financial principles, with proven knowledge of auditing standards, regulations, and risk-based methodologies
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to leverage data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Excel, Tableau, SQL) to identify trends and risks
Exceptional communication skills to clearly convey complex concepts, deliver impactful presentations, and demonstrated ability to lead audits and projects while managing competing priorities
Results-driven, intellectually curious, and adaptable, with a proactive approach and ability to thrive in dynamic environments while embodying Sephora's core values and driving continuous learning and innovation
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred (Master's and accounting education highly preferred), with professional qualification such as CPA/CA, CIA, CISA, or CFE preferred
Benefits
Health . Choose a healthcare plan to fit you and your family’s needs with medical, dental, and vision coverage. Sephora also fully covers our employees’ disability and life insurance.
Wealth . We offer a competitive 401k with 4% match as well as FSA and HSA programs. We also offer a Student Debt Retirement plan, where your student loan payments qualify to earn the 401k match from Sephora.
Balance . You’ll be empowered to find the perfect blend of work/life balance that actually works for you with PTO, flexibility, protected leave, and more.
Growth . Career growth is built into every role, with access to training, development, and tuition reimbursement.
Perks . Think you’ve tried it all? Enjoy a 30% discount on all merchandise/services, opportunities for free product or “gratis,” and flash sale discounts on LVMH brand products.
Support . Join a team that truly cares – with free mental health and financial coaching resources with 24/7 access to Modern Health and Financial Finesse. Plus, volunteer and donation matching.
Company
SEPHORA
Sephora is an online shopping site that offers a range of beauty products such as cosmetics and skincare items.
10001+ employees
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