What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting & Reporting Specialist (R2R) position at Ingka External?
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!
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!