VIE – Internal Control Executive… at Hermes Group · Hong-Kong

The eligibility criteria listed below are defined by French law and regulated by Business France :

Eligibility Requirements for VIE Program - (VIE de 24 mois à Hong-Kong) :

This position is part of the French VIE program (Volontariat International en Entreprise). To be eligible, candidates must meet ALL of the following criteria:

• Be a citizen of a European Economic Area (EEA) country or Switzerland,
• Be between 18 and 28 years old at the time of registration,
• Not have previously completed a VIE assignment,
• Meet specific administrative requirements set by Business France.

Please note: If you do not meet these eligibility criteria, your application cannot be considered for this VIE position.

Context :

Hermes Hong Kong & Macau, part of the Greater China (GC) region, is a branch of Hermes Asia Pacific Limited, a company incorporated and operating in Hong Kong. There are 5 boutiques in Hong Kong, 4 boutiques in Macau and an e-commerce activity supporting both regions.

Your mission: To assist the Internal Control Manager in overseeing and implementing the internal control framework in Hong Kong & Macau to ensure operational effectiveness and regulatory compliance. This will include project coordination, documentation, monitoring and follow-up.

• This is a 24 month VIE contract, starting in January 2027,
• Position based in Hong Kong with occasional travel to Macau,
• Reporting Line : Reports to the Internal Control Manager (Work closely with all departments).

Key responsibilities :

1/ Internal Control

• Assist in performing internal control checks and store audits
• Identify possible risks and gaps, especially with change in frameworks and processes.
• Follow up on control deficiencies and corrective actions
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations
• Assist in engagement with internal and external auditors

2/ Compliance and Risk Management

• Perform routine review related to compliance (anti-corruption, data protection, anti-money laundering, etc.)
• Follow up on control deficiencies and corrective actions
• Fraud case investigations (if any)

3/ Reporting and documentation

• Document process flows and control matrices
• Prepare reports for internal and external
• Support new procedure implementation and adaption

Profile :

• Master’s degree in Business, or related field
• 1-2 years’ working experience (auditing, internal control, forensics or compliance preferred)
• French mandatory, good communication and coordination skills in English. Chinese is a plus
• Strong analytical, documentation and organizational skills
• Proficient in MS Office especially in excel. Knowledge of SAP is preferred.
• Ability to build/leverage data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI) to spot and assess risk is a plus
• Team-oriented with excellent interpersonal skills
• Trustworthy and with strong ethical standards

Employeur responsable, nous nous engageons dans l'éthique, les diversités et l'inclusion, rejoignez l'aventure humaine d'Hermès !

About the Team

La Holding est composée de différentes expertises transversales qui conseillent et accompagnent toutes les business units et filiales. Ces expertises contribuent à optimiser encore leurs opérations et à travailler dans l'esprit du service. Hermès International a pour missions de :

• Définir la stratégie du Groupe, ses axes de développement et de diversification
• Faire vivre le projet d’entreprise
• Assurer le pilotage de l’activité et la rentabilité du Groupe
• Fixer les objectifs de chaque direction générale

About the Company

"Créateur, artisan et marchand d’objets de haute qualité, Hermès est, depuis 1837, une maison française, familiale et indépendante qui emploie près de 25 185 collaborateurs dans le monde. Animé par un esprit d’entreprendre continu et une exigence constante, Hermès cultive la liberté et l’autonomie de chacun grâce à un management responsable. L’entreprise perpétue la transmission de savoir-faire d’exception par un ancrage territorial fort dans le respect des hommes et de la nature – source de matières d’exception. Seize métiers artisanaux irriguent la créativité de la maison dont les collections rayonnent dans près 300 magasins dans le monde."