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Accounting & Reporting Specialist (R2R)

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

Job Description

  • Job ID: 314910

  • Date posted: 25/10/2025

    • 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
    • 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:
    • We have multiple roles available: Temporary, Full-time (until 31 August 2026) and Permanent, Full-time, 76hrs/fortnight based in Service Office, Tempe NSW.
    • Applications close Friday 21 October 2025.
    • 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 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.



    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.

    We need people like you!

    At IKEA, work is so much more than a job. Come join us!
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