Internal Control Manager

The world leader in cosmetics, L'Oral, operates in 150 countries across five continents. With a focus on beauty, L'Oral"s 37 international brands are dedicated to delivering cosmetics innovation to women and men globally. The company's aim is to attract another one billion consumers worldwide by creating cosmetic products that cater to a diverse range of needs and desires through ongoing digital innovation. L'Oral is committed to supporting diversity and sustainable, ethical sourcing for all its products, having reduced emissions by approximately 78% since 2005. Innovation is at the core of L'Oral"s DNA, with a strong passion for the future driving the company forward. The Research and Innovation Centres in India play a key role as the sixth innovation hub for L'Oral globally, focusing on local market innovations. The intersection of beauty and technology is rapidly evolving, and L'Oral aims to lead in this new beauty tech landscape. Digital advancements are accelerating the pace of change in the beauty industry, with data and artificial intelligence creating opportunities for personalization and customization. By integrating digital into all aspects of its operations, L'Oral is building stronger relationships with consumers. The Operations Department, responsible for producing several billion units, is vital to the group's success and growth. Working in Operations at L'Oral offers a dynamic and diverse environment, with opportunities for career advancement and international mobility. A wide array of training programs, challenging responsibilities, and diverse assignments provide employees with the chance to learn and grow professionally. L'Oral is seeking talented individuals who can contribute to its mission. An exciting opportunity is available 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 role is an individual contributor position. **Job Responsibilities:** - Define and manage the Zone/Division Internal Control roadmap and priorities in alignment with Top Management - Lead the network of Zone/Division Internal Control Managers - Oversee the prevention of corruption program within the Zone/Division - Assist managers in creating simple and effective procedures that adhere to local laws, Group standards, and best practices - Promote staff understanding of challenges and discernment through tools, training, and sharing of best practices - Lead the self-assessment approach to comply with Group Internal Control Fundamentals - Facilitate Internal Audits and ensure governance and progress of resulting action plans - Ensure adherence to Group norms/policies across all sites within SAPMENA Operations - Foster transparent and proactive communication between local entities and the Group - Represent the SAPMENA zone in the Internal Control community and share initiatives with Entities and the Group Internal Control Department - Stay updated on external environmental developments **Key L'Oral Competencies:** - INNOVATOR - STRATEGIST - PEOPLE DEVELOPER - INTEGRATOR - ENTREPRENEUR **Key Behavioral Competencies:** - Leadership skills to promote teamwork and support business goals - Communication and Influencing skills to provide feedback and solutions - Decision-making skills to support people-related matters - Creativity to innovate 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 - Ability to navigate complex organizations and manage teams - High standard of integrity, cooperative attitude - Excellent communication and influencing skills in English - Talent for conflict resolution and problem-solving - Proficient in PPT, Excel, etc. **Travel Requirements:** - Travel as per business needs Candidates can apply for up to three jobs within a rolling 30-day period. Once an application is submitted, it cannot be withdrawn, so applicants are advised to choose roles that align with their career goals. Creating multiple accounts with different emails may lead to account merging and deletion of application records.,