Audit and Inventory Controller Lead LATAM

A very exciting Audit and Inventory Controller Lead LATAM position has just become available at one of the world’s largest jewellery brands based in São Paulo. You would become an important senior member of the team responsible for overseeing external, internal and statutory audit activities and inventory management across Brazil and other LATAM markets.

The primary responsibilities of the Audit and Inventory Controller Lead LATAM position will be:

Audit Coordination and Communication

• To act as the primary liaison for internal and external audit teams, finance operations, and market control owners on Internal Control Framework topics, ensuring effective communication and resolution of audit issues.
• To coordinate the annual external Group and statutory audit processes, including organizing kick-off meetings, establishing timelines, and reviewing past audit findings.
• To serve as the main contact for auditors concerning inventory, cost accounting, and intercompany transactions, ensuring adherence to GAAP and company policies in all financial reporting.

Control Effectiveness and Compliance

• To oversee inventory management by analyzing inventory movements, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring accurate count adjustments.
• To oversee the controlling of the reconciliation of the general ledger accounts with inventory ledgers and modules, ensuring accuracy in inventory valuations and financial statements.

Reporting and Process Improvement

• To prepare and distribute regular inventory and cost accounting reports to senior management, supporting month-end and year-end closing activities.
• To identify opportunities for process improvements in inventory and cost accounting activities to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• To implement best practices for data integrity and accuracy in inventory and cost accounting records.

For this Audit and Inventory Controller Lead LATAM position you will need:

• To have a university Bachelor’s Degree and ideally a certified Accountant with Active CRC.
• 8-10 years of experience in external and internal auditing, compliance, finance process improvements and inventory controlling.
• Extensive Audit work experience.
• Internal Controls and Inventory Management experience.
• Advanced English and Spanish (reading, writing and oral skills).
• Retail experience is desirable.

In this Audit and Inventory Controller Lead LATAM position, you will have the opportunity to become the primary point of contact for External Auditors during both Group and Statutory Audit processes, as well as for Internal Audit and Business Services (GBS) teams in Brasil and Mexico City.

If you are ambitious and looking for a senior position to further your career, then this is the perfect role for you.


Apply today to find out more about this position. Please submit your CV in English.