Kering Internal Audit Manager

Summary

The Internal Audit Manager is responsible for the oversight, implementation, and maintenance of the Kering internal control framework in the Americas.

This role will oversee and be responsible for their respective region, and ensures compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and Kering & House requirements.

The Internal Audit Manager will lead efforts to identify, assess, and mitigate financial, operational, and compliance risks, and will work closely with management to improve the overall control environment.

Job Description

KERING Internal Audit Manager

Job Family: Audit

Job Title: Internal Audit Manager

Location: Wayne, NJ

Kering is a global, family-led luxury group, home to people whose passion and expertise nurture creative Houses across ready-to-wear and couture, leather goods, jewelry, eyewear and beauty: Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, McQueen, Brioni, Boucheron, Pomellato, DoDo, Qeelin, Ginori 1735, as well as Kering Eyewear and Kering Beauté. Inspired by their creative heritage, Kering’s Houses design and craft exceptional products and experiences that reflect the Group’s commitment to excellence, sustainability and culture. This vision is expressed in our signature: Creativity is our Legacy

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE

Internal Control & Audit:

• Plan and oversee the execution of internal audit programs throughout the Americas.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of internal controls across the organization, recommending and implementing improvements.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track the effectiveness of internal controls and identify areas for improvement.
• Plan and execute risk-based financial and operational audit engagements that cover both entity and stores to ensure efficient and effective controls are in place.
• Perform audit activities and document audit findings in accordance with professional IIA Standards and Kering Internal Audit methodology.
• Prepare audit reports, which summaries the work performed, findings, and recommendations for internal stakeholders.

Compliance:

• Ensure strict compliance with anti-money laundering and sanction laws within the region, as well as any other relevant regulations.
• Continuously monitor changes in regulations and update internal controls and protocols accordingly to maintain compliance.
• Perform audits as required by local regulations and Kering requirements.

Leadership & Management:

• Manage and mentor team, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback to foster their professional development.
• Oversee the activities of the Internal Control & Audit team in the Americas.
• Promote a culture of compliance and ethical behavior within the organization.

Collaboration:

• Collaborate closely with business process owners to thoroughly understand their processes, identify potential risks, and recommend appropriate controls and procedures.
• Develop and maintain effective and professional working relationships with all levels of staff within the organization and Houses.
• Partner with other departments to promote and strengthen a robust control environment across the organization.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for internal and external auditors facilitating communication and ensuring timely responses.
• Communicate audit observations with management and agree on appropriate actions to mitigate risks identified.
• Conduct follow-up reviews and remediation testing of the action plans of financial and operational deficiencies identified in the Audit Reports, liaising closely with action owners and management.
• Participate in best practice reviews within the Americas region to evaluate the adequacy and efficiency of controls for the safeguarding of assets, compliance with Company policies and procedures, and suggest corrective actions to the related Functions in-charge to address the weaknesses identified.

WHO YOU ARE

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in internal control, auditing, or compliance in multinational company.
• CPA, CIA certification earned or in progress or other relevant certification.
• Demonstrated experience in managing and mentoring a team, with a focus on developing talent.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills (verbal and written).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes and recommend effective solutions.
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to meet deadlines, with a proactive approach to change and a willingness to adjust priorities as needed.
• Must be efficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Able to travel domestically and internationally approximately 40%-50%
• Able to collaborate and communicate across geographical regions.

Preferred:

• Public Auditing experience, particularly with multinational clients.
• Experience in the luxury goods industry.
• Experience with SAP or other major ERP systems.
• CPA, CIA, or CISA certification.
• Proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese.

Salary: $130,000 - $155,000 per year plus incentives

Health benefits include: Medical and prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing programs.

Financial benefits include: Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan, basic life and AD&D insurance, and short-term disability insurance.

Job Type

Regular

Start Date

2025-11-30

Schedule

Full time

Organization

Kering Americas Inc.