KERING EMEA Audit Coordinator

Job description

A global Luxury group, Kering manages the development of a series of renowned Houses in Fashion, Leather Goods and Jewelry: Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen, Brioni, Boucheron, Pomellato, DoDo, Qeelin and Ginori 1735, as well as Kering Eyewear and Kering Beauté. By placing creativity at the heart of its strategy, Kering enables its Houses to set new limits in terms of their creative expression while crafting tomorrow’s Luxury in a sustainable and responsible way. We capture these beliefs in our signature: “Empowering Imagination”. In 2023, Kering had 49,000 employees and revenue of €19.6 billion. Join us to shape the Luxury of tomorrow with us.

We are currently seeking an EMEA Audit Coordinator to join our EMEA Platform team. 

Your opportunity
Under the responsibility of the Head of EMEA FSSC, this is a pivotal role that ensures our operations are not just compliant but exemplary. In this capacity, you will navigate the intricate landscape of internal and external audit processes in the EMEA platform, fostering an environment of transparency and integrity across all accounting and reporting functions.

How you will contribute
You will lead and coordinate the audit planning and execution process across the EMEA region, ensuring timely completion and adherence to international standards.

We expect you to develop and maintain productive relationships with accounting and reporting stream leaders to understand their challenges and risks, providing strategic guidance on risk mitigation.
You shall facilitate communication between internal teams and external audit partners, acting as the primary point of contact to ensure a smooth audit process.
You will be responsible for identifying training needs within your team and organizing sessions to enhance their skills in auditing techniques, tools, and best practices.
We expect you to oversee the preparation of audit reports, ensuring they are clear, concise, and provide value-added recommendations to improve business operations.
You shall monitor the implementation of agreed-upon audit recommendations, tracking progress and providing updates to the management.
You will evaluate the effectiveness of the audit function on a regular basis, proposing improvements to methodologies, technologies, and practices when necessary.
We expect you to stay abreast of changes in regulatory frameworks and industry practices relevant to the EMEA region, adjusting audit programs accordingly.

Who you are

You must possess a deep understanding of audit processes and methodologies relevant to the EMEA region, ensuring compliance with local regulations and standards.
You should demonstrate proficiency in coordinating and overseeing multiple audit projects simultaneously, maintaining schedules and ensuring all deadlines are met efficiently.
We expect you to have strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with both internal teams and external partners across various levels of the organization.
You will need to have a solid grasp of risk management principles and the ability to apply them in evaluating and improving audit procedures.
We require that you can use data analysis tools to interpret financial information, identify trends, and make recommendations based on your findings.
You must display leadership qualities that inspire collaboration within your team and across departments to achieve common objectives.
You should exhibit flexibility and adaptability in your approach to managing audits in a rapidly changing business environment.

Why work with us?

Would like to take part in a challenging project in an international context, where your inputs will be highly valuated? Join our teams!

Kering is committed to diversity and inclusion and to providing equal opportunities in employment. We believe diversity in all its forms – disability, age, color, ancestry, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, gender identity, religion – enriches the workplace. It opens opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background. 

·  Full time
·  Europe
·  France