Job Description

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.

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We are guided by our cultures & values, creating a great place to work.
n We stand for equality, diversity and inclusion.
n We care about people & planet and promote health & wellbeing.
n We nurture your development and provide career opportunities to unlock your potential.

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Working at IKEA has its benefits and rewards:

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- 5 weeks’ Paid Annual Leave, Paid Parental Leave, Family & Community Leave and much more
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- 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program for health and wellbeing support
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- 15% Co-worker discount
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- Low-cost nutritious meals including complimentary drinks in our Co-worker restaurant
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- Free Co-worker parking
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- Free benefits membership (savings and discounts on everyday expenses, entertainment, retail and well-being offers across hundreds of retailers and service providers).
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- Bonus programme (where eligible)
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- Co-worker Loyalty programme (extra contribution to your superannuation fund where eligible)
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- This role is Temporary (12 months), Full-time, 76hrs/fortnight, based in Service Office, Tempe NSW
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- Applications close Friday 23 October 2026
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- As part of the recruitment process this role requires a pre-employment check for final candidates including a National Police Check
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As Accounting & Reporting Co-worker (Record to Report) your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

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- 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.
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- Responsible for Intercompany reconciliations and transactions processing, Fixed asset management & Payroll Accounting.
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- Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation and responding to queries in a timely manner.
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- Ensure adherence to internal controls and audit standards.
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- Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting aligned with INGKA Group Accounting Policies (Dutch GAAP), IFRS and local accounting standards
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- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve discrepancies and improve data integrity across the omnichannel retail environment.
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- Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues impacting financial data flow.
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- Lead or participate in finance transformation projects aimed at improving R2R efficiency.
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- Support ad hoc analysis and reporting requests from various departments.
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As an A&R; Record to Report Co-worker you are:

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

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📌 Accounting & Reporting SpecialistR) (Sydney)
🏢 Ikea
📍 Sydney