Accounting & Reporting Specialist (Record to Report)

IKEA; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid annual leave

Parental leave

Family & community leave

Employee assistance program

Co-worker meals

Co-worker parking

Benefits membership

Bonus programme

Co-worker Loyalty programme

Job summary

IKEA is seeking an Accounting & Reporting Specialist (Record to Report) to oversee month-end close processes, intercompany activity, and asset/payroll accounting in a busy retail environment. You will support audits, ensure internal controls, and contribute to IFRS/local reporting aligned with group policies.

You will work with cross-functional teams to improve data integrity, triage data issues, and participate in finance transformation projects while managing multiple priorities in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Holding tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline, or demonstrated equivalent experience.
• Holding a CPA or CA qualification.
• Experience in managing financial processes and reporting in a complex retail or commercial environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and comfortable working with large data sets.
• SAP S/4HANA and Power BI experience is desirable.
• Analytical and detail-oriented, with strong problem-solving capabilities.
• A natural collaborator who builds strong relationships with stakeholders through clear and effective communication.
• Motivated to drive continuous improvement and contribute to finance transformation initiatives.
• Adaptable and able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic business setting.

Responsibilities

• Carry out month-end close activities including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Perform intercompany reconciliations and transactions processing.
• Manage fixed asset accounting and payroll accounting.
• Support audits by preparing documentation and responding to queries.
• Ensure internal controls and audit standards are followed.
• Prepare financial reporting aligned with INGKA Group policies, IFRS and local standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve discrepancies and improve data integrity.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot data-flow issues.
• Lead or participate in finance transformation projects to improve R2R efficiency.
• Support ad hoc analysis and reporting requests.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Detail-oriented

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Collaboration

Communication

Adaptability

Multitasking

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Accounting/Finance

CPA or CA qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP S/4HANA

Power BI

Job description

Accounting & Reporting Specialist (Record to Report)

At IKEA, our vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. We believe that everything we do comes with the responsibility to create a positive impact on people, society and the planet. We are passionate about home furnishing, creating a positive life at home and sharing our tasty responsibly sourced food with the many people across the world.

We are guided by our cultures & values, creating a great place to work.

We stand for equality, diversity and inclusion.

We care about people & planet and promote health & wellbeing.

We nurture your development and provide career opportunities to unlock your potential.

What you need to know

Working at IKEA has its benefits and rewards:

5 weeks’ Paid Annual Leave, Paid Parental Leave, Family & Community Leave and much more

24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program for health and wellbeing support

Low-cost nutritious meals including complimentary drinks in our Co-worker restaurant

Free Co-worker parking

Free benefits membership (savings and discounts on everyday expenses, entertainment, retail and well-being offers across hundreds of retailers and service providers).

Bonus programme (where eligible)

Co-worker Loyalty programme (extra contribution to your superannuation fund where eligible)

Additional information

This role is Permanent, Full-time, 76hrs/fortnight, based in Service Office, Tempe NSW.

As part of the recruitment process this role requires a pre-employment check for final candidates including a National Police Check.

About this work area

As Accounting & Reporting Co-worker (Record to Report) your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Responsible for carrying out various month-end close activities, including but not limited to preparation of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, review of ledger details, clearing, variance investigations and corrections, cost centre reclassifications.

Responsible for Intercompany reconciliations and transactions processing, Fixed asset management & Payroll Accounting.

Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation and responding to queries in a timely manner.

Ensure adherence to internal controls and audit standards.

Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting aligned with INGKA Group Accounting Policies (Dutch GAAP), IFRS and local accounting standards

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve discrepancies and improve data integrity across the omnichannel retail environment.

Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues impacting financial data flow.

Lead or participate in finance transformation projects aimed at improving R2R efficiency.

Support ad hoc analysis and reporting requests from various departments.

Who you are

As an A&R Record to Report Co-worker you are:

Holding tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline, or possess demonstrated equivalent experience. Holding a CPA or CA qualification.

Experienced in managing financial processes and reporting in a complex retail or commercial environment.

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and comfortable working with large data sets.

SAP S/4HANA and Power BI experience is desirable.

Analytical and detail-oriented, with strong problem-solving capabilities.

A natural collaborator who builds strong relationships with stakeholders through clear and effective communication.

Motivated to drive continuous improvement and contribute to finance transformation initiatives.

Adaptable and able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic business setting.