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Tax Specialist

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  • Burlington, Ontario, Canada
  • Finance, Accounting & Tax
  • Full time

Job Description

  • Job ID: 328288

  • Date posted: 04/02/2026

    • Why we will love you

    • You use your communication skills to translate your expert knowledge into system landscapes and explain complex matters to people with different backgrounds in a changing and complex environment.
    • You have excellent knowledge of local tax jurisdiction, accounting principles and legal principles
    • You have amazing attention for detail and are able to effortlessly juggle multiple priorities while meeting deadlines and reaching organizational goals.
    • You have a university degree in Tax Law, Tax Economics, Finance or equivalent degree.
    • You have 4+ years of experience in Tax, in advisory or in-house role.

    Your responsibilities

    • Implement a country tax strategy in line with the relevant Group Policies, Strategies and Business Plans, after consultation with Group Tax.
    • Ensure control in respect of Direct and Indirect tax obligations, risks and opportunities, by implementing and maintaining the IKEA Group Tax Control Framework.
    • Ensure accurate and timely filing of the Corporate Income Tax returns, VAT returns and all other reports to local and central authorities.
    • Support on tax relevant matters regarding management and statutory reporting.
    • Manage local Transfer Pricing documentation in liaison with Group Tax.
    • Ensure correct application for and timely submission of forms to obtain tax treaty relief for Withholding Tax on Franchise Fee, Interest, Dividends and other relevant payments.
    • Advise the local finance organisation on any relevant tax matters.
    • Provide input to the relevant stakeholders, including Group Tax, on opportunities to optimize the existing Ingka Canada legal structure and business set-up and how to structure new investments.
    • Ensure accurate and compliant output of automated tax relevant solutions.
    • Alert Group Tax on any potential areas for improvement.
    • Handle tax audits, where relevant in cooperation with Group Tax.
    • Ensure availability of books and records in accordance with local legal requirements.
    • Ensure relevant tax competence, knowledge and awareness amongst team members and other relevant staff.
    • Participate in local and/or global projects (providing relevant input).

    Together as a team

    We see ourselves as influencers – we steer the IKEA business by finding the truth behind the figures. Together we secure compliance with local and international laws and reporting standards; we assure that accounting processes are efficient and that tax compliance meets business needs. We’re a diverse group of people driven by providing reliable financial data to a wide variety of stakeholders. At the end of the day, that’s one of the foundations to make IKEA even better!





    Why you will love us!

    Here at IKEA, we want to ensure that we are creating a better everyday life for the many people, including our co-workers. We also believe that a job should be so much more than a job. That’s why we focus on having an inclusive work environment where we celebrate your uniqueness, live our values, and ensure that we walk the talk when it comes to co-worker development. In addition, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package to all co-workers including:
    • Wellness days (in addition to your vacation days!)
    • Extended health, dental, and vision coverage (for you and your family)
    • RRSP with IKEA contribution matching options
    • Eligibility for our annual IKEA bonus incentive plan
    • Flexible spending account
    • Life insurance
    • Merchandise and restaurant discounts (plus free drinks and different healthy meal options in the co-worker restaurant, where available)
    • Parental leave
    • Bereavement leave
    • Employee assistance program (that helps you support your mental, physical, and financial wellbeing)

    P.S. In the IKEA world, this position is officially referred to as Tax Specialist
    The starting rate/ salary for this position ranges from 70,800 CAD to 97,350 CAD and will be based on relevant work experience.
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