Sydney (Tempe), Australia
6 days ago
Accounting & Reporting Specialist (R2R)
Candidate profile (title) Our team within IKEA Candidate profile (text) - Default language 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. Key responsibilities (title) What you need to know Key responsibilities (text) 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
• 15% Co-worker discount
• Low-cost nutritious meals including complimentary drinks in our Co-worker restaurant
• Co-worker uniform provided
• 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.
• Applications close Friday 13 February 2026.
• As part of the recruitment process this role requires a pre-employment check for final candidates including a National Police Check. Team vision ( title) About this work area Team vision (text) As Accounting & Reporting Specialist (Record to Report) your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
• Manage and optimise the end-to-end Record to Report (R2R) processes including journal entries, reconciliations, review of ledger details, and month-end close activities.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting aligned with INGKA Group Accounting Policies, 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.
• Partner with commercial, supply chain, and store operations teams to understand business activities and their financial impact.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and audit standards.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation and responding to queries in a timely manner .
• Lead or participate in finance transformation projects aimed at improving R2R efficiency.
• Prepare and review financial reports, dashboards, and KPIs for senior management.
• Support ad hoc analysis and reporting requests from various departments. Let's connect Who you are Let´s connect As an A&R Record to Report Specialist you are:
• Holding tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline, or possess demonstrated equivalent experience. Holding, or actively working towards, a CPA or CA qualification is highly desirable.
• 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.
• 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. Local section (title) We need people like you! Local section (text) At IKEA, work is so much more than a job. Come join us!
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