Audit Support Specialist

"You care about making a positive impact in the world. You understand greatness requires thinking differently. An inclusive and accepting work environment is important to you.

A job at IKEA is so much more than home furnishings. Together, we work to make a better everyday life for the many. It's the perfect fit if you want to contribute, grow, and share. Join the team and start a better life for yourself."

Location

Bengaluru

Employment type

Full Time Permanent

Department

Legal & Governance

Deadline

2026-10-10

Candidate profile (title) Who you are

Candidate profile (text) - Default language • University degree and 3-6 years of related experience in SAP and in audit procedures, finance or accounting; or minimum 3 years of related experience

Knowledge of financial processes and data tools (e.g. Excel, SAP, reporting platforms) is an advantage

Provide an excellent professional audit support service to GARIC, Group Internal Audit and relevant Group functions, by executing centralized audit procedures, performing pre-audit data analytics, and delivering standardized outputs that enable auditors to focus on value-adding activities such as stakeholder management, risk advisory, and finding validation

Key responsibilities (title) A day in your life with us

Key responsibilities (text) • Provide an excellent professional audit support service to the Audit team, Group Internal Audit, and relevant Group functions by executing assigned centralized audit procedures and supporting pre-audit data extraction and analysis activities. Ensure all outputs are accurate, timely, aligned with audit standards, and compliant with agreed methodologies.

Carry out assigned centralized audit procedures for designated entities in accordance with established audit methodologies, work instructions, and governance requirements. Maintain a high level of accuracy, consistency, and quality while supporting the successful delivery of audit activities.

Support Internal Audit engagements by extracting data from relevant systems, preparing structured datasets, and performing data analysis to facilitate audit planning and execution. Deliver reliable and organized information that enables auditors to perform effective reviews and assessments.

Work closely with Audit teams, Group functions, Digital teams, and country finance teams to support audit requirements and information requests. Ensure effective communication and coordination to facilitate efficient audit execution and timely completion of audit deliverables.

Contribute to the continuous improvement of audit support processes and ways of working by identifying opportunities to reduce manual and operational efforts. Provide timely and accurate responses to stakeholder queries while helping enhance efficiency, consistency, and overall service delivery across the audit support function.

Team vision ( title) About this work area

Team vision (text) • The Audit Support function, IN the Risk and Control Operations Team, is a key enabler of the Internal Audit organization, providing centralized services that enhance audit quality, consistency, and efficiency across the business. By executing core audit procedures, supporting pre-audit data analytics, and delivering standardized outputs, the team helps ensure audits are completed effectively while allowing auditors to focus on strategic risk evaluation and stakeholder engagement. Through close collaboration with internal audit teams, finance functions, and digital partners, the team contributes to maintaining strong corporate governance and a robust control environment.

In this role, you will work with financial and operational data from various systems, including SAP, to support audit activities and identify valuable insights. You will be part of a global, process-driven environment that encourages analytical thinking, continuous improvement, and professional growth, offering exposure to international stakeholders and opportunities to build a strong foundation in audit, finance, and risk management.

Why you will love us

From the deep forests in Sweden, we have spread our culture and values around the world. At the heart of our offer are our beautiful home-furnishing products and solutions, made with care for our planet, reaching millions of customers.

At the heart of our business, are our wonderful co-workers representing diversity in all dimensions and passionate for life at home. We all contribute with our uniqueness and we want to grow and develop together.

Our vision, “to create a better everyday life for the many people” inspires and guides us in everything we do. This is IKEA.

What we all have in common

Living our values

Being your unique self, while respecting and including others

A passion for home furnishing

Performing & delivering while learning & developing

Having fun!