Internal Control And Compliance Manager - M F

A house of artisanal tradition, Goyard is a French leather goods manufacturer, trunk maker and luggage maker, which has always been keen to assert an identity combining craftsmanship and respect for traditions. A constantly reiterated desire for excellence, crowned by two centuries of existence.

Job Overview

To ensure risk management, process reliability, and regulatory and ethical compliance for the Group, by deploying a robust internal control system adapted to the specificities of luxury retail and artisanal activities.

Key responsibilities

Reporting to the Group Finance Department, you will operate on an international scope with the following main responsibilities :

Internal Control & Risk Management :

• Secure risks specific to the sector – artisanal operations: Product risks / sensitive inventory management
• Dependence on key expertise and know-how
• Oversee controls in workshops / manufacturing facilities
• Ensure compliance of supplier practices (CSR, ethics)
• Define and oversee the Groups overall internal control and compliance framework, ensuring its consistency, effectiveness, and alignment with the Houses requirements and applicable regulations
• Supervise and update the Group risk mapping, identifying key risks (operational, financial, compliance) and prioritizing associated action plans
• Deploy and formalize internal control frameworks and procedures, supporting operational departments (particularly Retail and artisanal activities) in their implementation and adoption
  
  

Compliance & Ethics :

• Structure and lead the Group compliance program: anti-corruption (Sapin II type), duty of vigilance, international sanctions / partner KYC, data protection (GDPR)
• Deploy the Code of Conduct
• Manage whistleblowing systems
• Conduct internal investigations as necessary
• Establish and monitor performance indicators (KPIs) for the internal control and compliance framework, and ensure regular reporting to Management. Track action plans and remediation efforts
• Lead and coordinate the international internal control network, particularly through cross-functional management of regional internal controllers, ensuring harmonization of practices and dissemination of a control and compliance culture
  
  

Monitoring & Continuous Improvement :

• Deploy and administer the internal control tool, enabling framework assessments. Lead periodic evaluation campaigns to verify compliance with defined rules, ensure follow-up, and formalize reporting. Analyze results, formulate recommendations where appropriate in a continuous improvement approach, and support teams in their implementation
• Lead the internal audit plan: define priorities, coordinate missions (internal or outsourced), analyze findings, formalize recommendations, and monitor their implementation
  
  

Management :

International team of 3 people

Required Qualifications And Skills

Graduate of higher education (business school, university, or equivalent), you have significant experience (minimum 10 years) acquired in an audit firm and/or in similar corporate functions, ideally in an international and demanding environment.

Required Skills :

• Strong mastery of internal control, risk management, and compliance issues
• Proven experience in internal audit and cross-functional project management
• Ability to operate in a retail and/or industrial/artisanal environment (appreciated)
• Excellent analytical, synthesis, and writing skills
• Leadership, influencing skills, and ability to unite diverse stakeholders
• Rigor, pragmatism, and sense of priorities
  
  

Technical Requirements :

You are proficient in IT tools (particularly Excel and reporting tools) and speak fluent English.

You wish to join a dynamic team, recognized for its expertise, and work in a House committed to transmission, proximity, and excellence.

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