Internal Audit Leader

Company Description

Inter IKEA Group consists of three core businesses: Retail Concept, Range and Supply.

IKEA Supply, with its 22,000 co-workers, is responsible for securing that the product offer is produced and delivered to our customers. We lead the supply agenda across many functions and work together with all business areas, different business units, but also retail markets to secure customer availability in all markets and sales channels at lowest total cost.

Internal Audit Supply is part of the Risk Management & Compliance department within Supply.

Together, we create a workplace where everyone feels free to be themselves – to experiment, try new ways, and dare to ask, “What if…?” We believe in everyday personal growth and offer the opportunity to develop your career globally. At IKEA we have a vibrant culture where ideas are heard, where there is opportunity to learn new skills and where the goal always is "to create a better everyday life for the many people". We give down-to-earth, straightforward people the possibility to grow, both as individuals and in their professional roles. We offer this position in a fast paced, truly global environment with an endless supply of challenges and development opportunities. 

Job Description

We are looking for a new colleague to join us as an Internal Audit Leader.

In this role you will play an active role in stimulating positive change by providing insights, advice, and high-quality business assurance activities. You will be a true ambassador of the IKEA values, and will: 

• Lead and perform a range of audits (operational, financial and compliance) across different functions, businesses, and organisations.
• Develop and maintain strong and trustful partnership with stakeholders to support and advise in the area of risks and controls.
• Timely deliver impactful audit reports with valuable insights and recommendations (good writing skills are required).
• Drive development and continuous improvement of internal processes, collaboration and knowledge sharing within the Risk & Compliance community.
• Constantly finding new ways to develop yourself, others, and the business.
• Lead or support other initiatives in the scope of risk management and compliance.

Qualifications

You are a very curious and solution-oriented person, with ability to engage and build trustful relationships with various stakeholders. You can assess risks with the bigger picture in mind and have attention to details where needed. You are a team player, a fast learner and have strong analytical capabilities and skills to handle multiple assignments at the same time.

What more?

• At least 6+ years of experience in internal audit, knowledge of supply chain is a plus.
• Ideally experience with both operational and IT audits.
• Qualified (or will be) CIA, CISA or equivalent preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to provide pragmatic recommendations at a high level of integrity.
• Good networking, influencing and communication skills.
• Experience in leveraging data analytics tools is a plus
• Want to create impact and inspiration regardless of function or reporting lines.
• Enjoy working in a collaborative environment with strong focus on both business and people, see challenge as opportunity.
• Strong organisational skills with good level of resilience and calmness.

You are a big fan of home furnishing and enjoy building a purposeful business by creating engaging and trustful relationships with colleagues, stakeholders and business partners.

The IKEA culture and values are crucial for our business and day to day work life. For you to thrive and grow with IKEA it’s important for us that you share our values!

Additional Information

This position is based in Pratteln, Switzerland and only applications in English and filled in screening questionnaire will be considered. We look forward to receiving your application by latest April 30th, 2025.

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, feel free to connect with Davide Di Milia, [email protected], People & Culture Generalist.