02/06/2026
KERING Finance Internal Control Manager, Greater China
Kering - Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
Shanghai - Mainland China
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Greater China Internal Control Manager to join our dynamic Finance Shared Service Centre team. Reporting directly to the VP, Greater China Finance Shared Services and functionally to the Group Finance Internal Control Director, this role plays a key role in deploying, embedding, and progressively enhancing the internal control framework across the region.
The position will focus initially on establishing strong control foundations, identifying gaps, and supporting implementation at the operational level, followed by continuous improvement and optimization of governance and control effectiveness.
This role is critical to ensuring compliance with corporate policies, mitigating operational and financial risks, and enhancing the reliability and integrity of financial information, particularly in a post-SAP implementation environment.
How You Will Contribute
Internal Control Framework and Compliance
- Lead the deployment and embedding of the internal control framework across Greater China, ensuring alignment with Group guidelines
- Partner with business and finance teams to identify risks, assess current practices, and implement effective and pragmatic controls
- Conduct control assessments and support remediation plans
- Monitor the effectiveness and consistency of control execution, including control testing performed by control owners
- Support the continuous improvement and standardization of internal control practices across the region
Risk Management and Control Effectiveness
- Support fraud risk management initiatives and promote a strong risk awareness culture across the organization
- Ensure effective segregation of duties (SoD) governance and sustainable monitoring of controls aligned with business needs
- Enhance the reliability and integrity of financial and operational information
- Leverage systems and tools to improve control efficiency and monitoring
Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
- Act as a trusted advisor to the Greater China finance community, providing insights and regular updates on internal control matters
- Promote a strong control mindset and awareness of best practices across the organization
- Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure a pragmatic, business-oriented, and agile approach to internal control
Who You Are
Experience & Technical Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; advanced degree or professional certification (CPA, CIA, CISA) preferred
- 8 to 10 years of professional experience, primarily in internal control, risk management, audit and/or finance roles within a multinational environment
- Strong SAP expertise, with proven experience in implementing and optimizing internal controls in ERP systems
- Demonstrated project management capabilities, with experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify risks and implement effective mitigation strategies
- Fluency in English and Mandarin is essential
Personal Attributes
- High integrity and strong commitment to ethical standards
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization
- Adaptable and resilient, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Hands-on, pragmatic and solution-oriented, with the ability to translate principles into actionable solutions