Accounting & Reporting Specialist (R2R)

Accounting & Reporting Specialist (R2R)

IKEA | Sydney, New South Wales, AU

Posted 9 hours ago

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Description

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!


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