Internal Control Manager, SAPMENA Operations

The world leader in cosmetics, LOral is present in 150 countries on five continents. Our 37 international brands have allowed us to devote ourselves solely to one business: beauty, with a mission to provide the best in cosmetics innovation to all women and men globally. Our ambition is to win over another one billion consumers around the world by inventing the cosmetic products that meet the infinite diversity of their needs and desires through continued digital innovation. LOral supports diversity and sustainable, ethical sourcing for all our products, and we have reduced our emissions by approx. 78% since 2005.

The DNA of LOral is Innovation and we are driven by a real passion for the future. Our Research and Innovation Centres in India are the sixth innovation hub for LOral worldwide to fuel local market innovations. The distance between beauty and tech is closing rapidly, and we are determined to be pioneers in this new beauty tech world. New digital technologies and services are making the world of beauty move faster than ever before. Data and artificial intelligence are opening new horizons for personalization and customization. By incorporating digital into everything that we do, we are creating a better relationship with our consumers.

With several billion units produced, the Operations Department is at the heart of the group's performance and is one of its major levers. Working in Operations at L'Oral means working in a dynamic and diverse environment, with opportunities for functional mobility and an international career. A wide range of training courses, motivating responsibilities and highly varied assignments will enable you to learn and develop.

In our journey, we are looking for talented individuals who can lead us on this mission.

Would you like to be a part of the adventure?

We have a suitable opening in the Operations Finance department. for the role of Internal Control Manager for the SAPMENA (South Asia, Pacific, Middle East, North Africa) zone, based in Mumbai. This is an individual contributor role

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Defines and manages the Zone/Division Internal Control roadmap and priorities in agreement with his/her Top Management
• Leads the network of Zone/Division Internal Control Managers
• Coordinates the Internal Control improvement projects (TOP 5, separation of duties, prevention of fraud, security of payment methods etc.)
• Animates the prevention corruption programme within the Zone/Division
• Assists managers to draw up simple and effective procedures that comply with local laws, Group referential and good practices
• Promotes staff understanding of challenges and discernment by the distribution of tools, training and exchange of good practices
• Leads the self-assessment approach to comply with Group Internal Control Fundamentals (SMART toolbox)
• Facilitates Internal Audit conducted by Group and ensures the governance and progress of the action plans resulting from internal audit assignments and Statutory Auditors' internal control reviews.
• Ensures adherence and animation of Group norms/policies across all sites within SAPMENA Operations
• Ensures transparent and proactive communication between local entity and Group
• Represents SAPMENA zone in the Internal Control community and shares initiatives with the Entities and the Group Internal Control Department
• Takes into account external environments developments

Key LOral Competencies

• INNOVATOR
• STRATEGIST
• PEOPLE DEVELOPER
• INTEGRATOR
• ENTREPRENEUR

Key Behavioral Competencies:

To foster teamwork amongst members of teams, towards achievement of business goals and support the multi-functional departments

Understand, interpret and provide necessary feedback or solutions to Line managers and employees.

Provide timely support the decision-making process for all people related matters. Creativity:

Innovate new ideas and interventions to enhance people processes with business value.

Key Relationships

• Direct/Indirect Reportees Factory ICMs
• Internal Stakeholders Entity ICMs and Entity CFOs
• External Stakeholders Internal Audit Team

Education and Qualification

• Minimum 8-10 years of relevant work experience
• Graduate/Masters degree
• Professional qualification required : CA,ICWA, MBA(from reputed Institute)
• Industry preference : FMCG/Food/Pharma
• Proven ability to work and navigate in complex organizations and manage teams.
• Maintains a high standard of integrity, working with a cooperative attitude.

• Excellent communication / influencing skills in English (written & verbal) with exceptional stakeholder management skills.
• A talent for resolving conflicts and problems.

Travel required