VIE - Internal Control Analyst

Moët Hennessy is seeking an Internal Control Analyst – VIE to support internal control activities across Domaine Chandon California, Joseph Phelps, and Woodinville. This role is will focus primarily on the execution of day-to-day internal control and operational compliance tasks . The position will support the maintenance of a strong control environment through regular reviews, follow-up activities, access management support, exception monitoring, and coordination with business stakeholders. The Internal Control Analyst – VIE will work closely with Finance, Operations, IT, and process owners to help ensure that key controls are performed, documented, and followed up appropriately. While the core responsibilities apply across all entities, the nature of engagement will vary based on specific entity needs and internal control maturity. For Domaine Chandon California (DCC) , the role will primarily focus on hands-on control execution and routine operational reviews. At Joseph Phelps Vineyards (JPV) , the emphasis will shift more towards project management-related activities, supporting the implementation and enhancement of key controls. For Woodinville , the role will involve responding to more ad hoc requests and targeted support as required by local management. This diverse engagement will provide the Junior Internal Control Analyst with varied experiences across entities. 1. Operational Internal Control Activities • Perform recurring internal control activities across key business processes. • Review sensitive transactions, master data changes and supporting documentation to ensure compliance with internal policies and approval rules. • Investigate and escalate anomalies or non-compliance issues. • Maintain evidence of controls performed and ensure proper audit documentation. 2. Key Operational Priorities Travel & Expense (T&E) • Support T&E controls through training, user support and periodic reviews. Procure-to-Pay (P2P) & Vendor Controls • Support purchasing controls from vendor onboarding to payment processes. • Manage account creation, approver management, Delegation of Authority (DOA) maintenance and PO workflows. Payment & Treasury Controls • Support payment approval processes in line with defined authority levels. Exception Reporting & Monitoring • Review high-risk transactions, including customer and vendor creation, credit notes, manual journal entries, pricing changes, credit management updates and other sensitive activities. • Analyze exception reports and escalate unusual transactions for investigation. • Conduct random reviews of p-card statements and supporting documentation. Access Rights & Segregation of Duties • Support access rights reviews for critical systems. • Validate access requests and document Segregation of Duties (SoD) risks. • Escalate conflicts and support remediation actions. DTC Controls • Assess DTC-related risks and support the design of controls covering abnormal operations, price creation and free bottles. Power Automate Governance • Maintain and monitor Internal Control Power Automate workflows, including miscoding, accruals, free bottles, p-card exceptions, contract approvals, SKU creation, price changes and discounts. 3. ERICA Campaign • Lead the 2026-2027 ERICA campaigns across the three entities. • Monitor remediation actions resulting from audits and internal reviews. 4. Continuous Improvement • Update control procedures and process documentation. • Support the implementation of standardized control practices and tools. • Contribute to compliance, governance and process improvement initiatives. Entities covered: • Domaine Chandon California • Joseph Phelps • Woodinville Education Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Audit, Business Administration, or a related field Experience 1 to 3 years of experience in internal control, audit, accounting, finance operations, or compliance Experience with transactional controls, finance processes, or shared services environments is a plus Experience in an international or multi-entity environment is an advantage Technical Skills Basic understanding of internal control principles and finance process risks Good Excel and Power Automate skills Familiarity with ERP systems and workflow-based tools is a plus Knowledge of SAP, Concur, MDG, or similar systems would be beneficial Ability to document controls and maintain organized audit trails Languages Fluent English, written and spoken French is a plus Personal Skills Strong attention to detail and sense of accuracy Organized and reliable Ability to follow processes with discipline and consistency Proactive mindset and willingness to learn Good communication and interpersonal skills Ability to escalate issues appropriately and work collaboratively with stakeholders High level of integrity and respect for confidentiality Please note that this is a VIE position. Candidates must meet the VIE eligibility requirements. For more information, please refer to the official eligibility criteria: Volontariat International en Entreprise (VIE) .