Financial Accountant

Job description

About the job

You see things a little differently. So do we. We believe that what you value is more important than what your CV says. We offer positions that will challenge your skills and let you grow. Come see things a little differently with us.

About you
You have high work standards and your dedication and commitment is evident in your ability to deliver results. Your eye for detail allows you to look at how things can be not only improved, but sometimes, simplified. You work well with others, bringing positive energy and insight and understand that the information you produce and analyse is the basis of important business decisions.

To set you up for success in this role, tertiary qualifications in accounting are essential as is a minimum of 3 years in a Financial Accounting role.

About the job
This role is of critical importance to ensuring the long term financial future of IKEA. Reporting to the Accounting & Reporting Team Leader you will be responsible for the entire accounting remit for the DC. In addition to these areas you will focus on month end reporting, including preparing and posting journal entries, profit and loss reviews and balance sheet reconciliations.

Whilst you won't have any direct reports, you will work closely with the Sales Reconciliation team, providing your accounting expertise in overseeing the cash in transit space.

About the assignment
In this assignment you will be responsible for;

·  Locally responsible for accounting and reporting, in compliance with local regulations and IKEA rules and guidelines, including accounting chapters of IKEA Financial Manual
·  Consistently look for ways to optimize IKEA cost frame and tax effectiveness
·  Proceed to transactional payments such as travel expense claims, account payable for co-workers and vendors
·  Consistently monitor and report accounts payable/ receivable for co-workers and vendors
·  Create and follow-up consistently accruals, provisions & prepayments
·  Secure 4-eyes principle and needed documentation in all transactions
·  Responsible for cash & bank reconciliation on a regular basis, securing needed cash–flow is sufficient to cover needs

The IKEA Group is a world leader in the home furnishing business. We are a values-driven company with a passion for life at home. Our vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. The IKEA Group operates in 43 countries and our retail operations include 321 IKEA stores in 28 countries.

Job ID

332712BR

Removal Date

29/11/2018