Internal Audit Leader Digital & IT

At IKEA, we do things a little different. We think differently, act differently, and work differently as well. We like to break things. Like habits. And then make things. Like music-playing lamps. And beds disguised as sofas. Even plant balls that help us look after our planet. It’s all part of our vision - to create a better everyday life for the many. And it’s been keeping our co-workers going for over 75 years. By 2030, we hope to help millions more look forward to going home. Maybe you can help us?

Job description

As an Internal Audit leader Digital and IT in Group Internal Audit Services, you will play a crucial role in supporting our business by providing independent insights and advice that help Inter IKEA manage impactful risks across the value chain. As a member for this team, you will assess how risks are being managed in the various parts of our business. You will review ways of working, behaviours and risk attitudes and work together with the business to find and realize better ways forward.

You have the opportunity to co-develop and apply innovative internal audit approaches that go beyond traditional methods. You will actively contribute to our journey of creating a better everyday life for the many people by partnering with various business teams and build strong relationships with our stakeholders.

About you You are a results-oriented and hands-on professional with a background in internal IT auditing, IT risk management, and/or compliance. You are proficient in using internal audit standards and IT audit methodologies, but you also enjoy challenging traditional approaches and applying new methods. You have a deep understanding of the IKEA value chain, end-to-end processes across Inter IKEA and their supporting digital environments, infrastructures and solution landscape. You are humble, straightforward and curious. You are driven by content and at the same time highly value good relationships. You possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, enabling you to articulate complex issues in a structured and comprehensive but simple way. You love to learn and develop together. As a team player, you enjoy discovering new ways to enhance your own skills and knowledge, as well as those of others around you. You like to share your knowledge and learnings and by doing so, coach your fellow internal auditors and guest auditors. You like to get to the bottom of things. As a critical thinker you don't mind asking probing questions if it helps to achieve the right outcome. You do not overlook the essential aspects of auditing, yet you adopt a pragmatic and effective approach. You are a down-to-earth leader, who enjoys leading, developing, and inspiring people to achieve results and build trustworthy relationships. You thrive in a dynamic international setting and are open to occasional international travel (less than 20% of your time). You adapt easily and feel comfortable managing multiple assignments concurrently.

To be successful in this role, the following knowledge, skills and experiences would be valuable:

• A strong understanding of digital trends and IT risk and compliance landscape. You can apply common frameworks such as COBIT, NIST and ISO2700X.
• Understanding of foundational technologies such as networking, operating systems, cloud environments and software development lifecycles. You can apply your technical knowledge to a business context and you know how to assess IT environments from a business risk perspective.
• Experience in leading teams and assignments in an international and culturally diverse work environment.
• At least six years of experience in one or more of the following fields: IT audit, digital risk management, cybersecurity, ideally combined with operational audit experience.
• Proficiency in English language, with capability to communicate effectively with non-native speakers.
• Ability to quickly absorb new information, break it down, organise it, and present it in a clear and engaging way, without losing the bigger picture.
• Skills to build trusting relationships and long-term stakeholder engagement at all levels.
• Ability to consistently act with a high level of integrity, promoting ethical conduct.

We warmly welcome applications from talented individuals across Europe, eager to join our diverse and collaborative team. Please note that at this time, we are focusing our search exclusively within Europe and will not be considering applicants outside of this region.

We want to understand the why! Tell us, as part of your application, why you think you would be a good fit for this role. Interested? Submit your CV and motivation letter, in English, by the 10th of December.