Accounting & Reporting Specialist (R2R)

*Our team within IKEA* 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 • 15% Co-worker discount • 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 Temporary (12 months), Full-time, 76hrs/fortnight, based in Service Office, Tempe NSW • Applications close Friday 23 October 2026 • 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. ** 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. *We need people like you!* At IKEA, work is so much more than a job. Come join us!