Chanel

Internal Audit Manager, Data Analytics, North Asia and SEAA

Hong Kong S.A.R. Full time

Your Role @ CHANEL

As an Internal Audit Manager – Data Analytics, you will deliver high‑impact, data‑driven assurance and insights across CHANEL’s operations, helping to strengthen governance, risk management, and internal controls. Based in Hong Kong SAR and reporting to the Senior Manager – IT Audit, you will work closely with IT and business stakeholders while maintaining strategic alignment with the wider Internal Audit function.

You will lead audits end‑to‑end, embedding advanced data analytics to enhance audit effectiveness, improve coverage, and support continuous auditing initiatives across Finance, Technology, People & Organisation, Divisions, and Markets. Operating in a global luxury retail environment, you will partner with senior leaders, coach team members, and contribute to innovative, technology‑enabled audit solutions that support CHANEL’s objectives and standards of excellence.

What impact you create at CHANEL

  • You will deliver clear, actionable audit insights that support informed decision‑making and continuous improvement across the House. By combining business understanding with advanced analytics, you will strengthen governance, risk management, and internal controls while supporting innovation and operational excellence.

  • As a data analytics specialist, you will enhance audit efficiency through automated testing, trend analysis, and outlier detection. You will act as a key bridge between Internal Audit and IT, enabling faster data access and deeper system understanding.

  • You will also drive the development of process‑based analytics dashboards and continuous auditing tools, improving visibility of non‑compliance across key systems and platforms.

You are energised by

  • You thrive in a fast‑paced, global environment and enjoy uncovering insights that improve operations, particularly in the context of digital transformation and emerging technologies.

  • You are motivated by cross‑functional collaboration, senior stakeholder engagement, and translating complex risks into clear, pragmatic recommendations. Coaching others and seeing tangible impact from your work energises you.

  • You are comfortable with change and ambiguity, able to manage multiple priorities while adapting to evolving business needs.

What you will bring

  • You bring strong experience in internal audit, data analytics, and risk management, ideally in an international environment, with exposure to Big Four or in‑house audit functions. Experience in retail, consumer goods, or luxury sectors is highly valued.

  • You combine analytical expertise with sound business judgement, enabling you to assess complex processes, identify risks, and deliver practical solutions. You are skilled in building automated dashboards, KPIs, and reports that highlight trends and control gaps.

  • You have hand-on experience with business and database applications including Microsoft AX, warehouse management systems, point of sales systems, Oracle, MS SQL, and data lakes. You bring expertise in data analytics and visualisation tools such as ACL, Power BI, Tableau, Python and SQL, and experience with robotic process automation, machine learning, and artificial intelligence is a plus.

  • Professional qualifications such as Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Analytics Professional (CAP), Certified Data Scientist (CDS), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) will also set you apart, as will experience with audits of IT environments, technology implementations, and/or ERP systems.

  • Minimum 5 years development and coding experience with 2-3 years in data analysis, professional level (Big Four or commercial internal audit) experience is a Plus

  • Degree in Data Science, Information Systems, Accounting, Statistics, or similar field

  • Willing to travel up to 30%

What CHANEL can offer you

  • You will gain unique exposure to how a global luxury House balances creativity with strong governance and operational discipline.

  • Through hands‑on audit work and close collaboration with diverse stakeholders, you will continue to develop your technical, analytical, and interpersonal capabilities.

  • CHANEL offers a culture of growth, inclusion, and internal mobility, supporting your professional development while enabling you to make a meaningful contribution to the House’s long‑term success.

At Chanel, we are focused on creating an inclusive culture that nurtures personal growth, contributing to collective progress. We believe the uniqueness of each individual increases the diversity, complementarity and effectiveness of our teams. We strongly encourage your application, as we value the perspective, experience and potential you could bring to Chanel.