Accounting and Reporting Co-worker (12 month temporary assignment)

Job description

Job ID

333047BR
Work Area

Finance, Accounting & Tax
About the job

YOUR MISSION

If you love numbers and get excited by the thought of putting your accounting skills into practice, while being part of a high functioning team - this job might be for you! Your mission is to use your accounting expertise and business knowledge to help ensure the overall accuracy of IKEA Canada’s financial results.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
·  Prepare various types of entries, account reconciliations and analysis of related accounts in a timely manner while maintaining adequate supporting documentation. 
·  Complete tasks related to period closing, internal and external financial and management reporting, along with audit materials to ensure compliance with both IKEA’s global reporting requirements and applicable local accounting frameworks.
·  Support internal and external audit, including findings and recommendations
·  Apply business and accounting knowledge to make sense of the transactions/business processes and challenge when necessary.
·  Provide pro-active solutions to issues and look for better ways of working, continuously learning and sharing best practices.
·  Support local and global projects with A&R expertise
·  Ensure that all deadlines are met.   YOU HAVE :  

·  Experience working as part of an accounting team; specifically period closing and reporting activities
·  Well developed technical accounting skills
·  Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
·  A solid connection with IKEA's culture and values
·  Highly organized with great analytical abilities and attention to detail,
·  A passion for effective team work and achieving a common goal
·  The ability to focus, work accurately and independently
·  Can effectively multi-task, work under pressure and regularly meet deadlines
·  Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel
·  High level of both written and verbal communication skills YOUR WORKPLACE:
·  Based in the Canadian Service (Corporate) Office in Burlington, Ontario
·  Reports to: Accounting & Reporting Leader (Canada)
·  Travel: less than 10%  GROWING TOGETHER IKEA offers an exciting and empowering work environment in a global marketplace. And as the world’s leader at life at home, you have exceptional opportunities to grow and develop together with us.
Location

Burlington
Job Title

Accounting and Reporting Co-worker (12 month temporary assignment)
Country

Canada
Full Time - Part Time

Part Time
Job Type

Regular
Additional Information :

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