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Accounting & Reporting Specialist (R2R)

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  • Tempe, New South Wales, Australia
  • Finance, Accounting & Tax

Job Description

  • Job ID: 371222

  • Date posted: 09/10/2026

    • 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!
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