18 Oct
Ikea
Bengaluru
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Date posted: 10/06/
Who you are
As a person you are passionate about people, business, IKEAs purpose and continuously driving
better performance. You are energized by increasing customer value, driving business growth and contributing to overall success and results through people as well as motivated by leading and developing people. We believe you have knowledge in the following areas:
Formal education in Accounting, preferably a Master/Bachelor degree in
Economics/Finance/Accounting.
> 5 years of increasingly responsible accounting and/or auditing experience in similar or larger organisation.
Advanced knowledge of accounting principles (e.g. INGKA and local GAAP).
Business knowledge and cross functional understanding of Ingkas operations.
Understanding the impact of company legal (GAAP, Tax, statistical) obligations, governance and compliance.
Ability to communicate in English
Formal education in Accounting, preferably a Master/ Bachelor degree in Economics/ Finance/ Accounting
Advanced knowledge of how to assess, analyse and mitigate risks in a business
environment.
Advanced knowledge of how to plan, measure financial records in compliance with internal
and external regulations and ensuring value for money in reaching business objectives and
long term profitable growth.
Good understanding of data science, new technologies, analytics and their wide ranging application in business context.
Advanced knowledge of how to create and implement change initiatives and manage stakeholders in Ingka.
Good knowledge of project management processes including methods and tools; and how to integrate them.
Good knowledge of the customer needs,
demands and expectations on the markets.
Energized by increasing customer value, driving business growth and contributing to overall success and results through people.
Motivated by leading and developing people.
Inspired by working together in an ever-changing multi-dimensional environment.
Analytical: to examine data, determine cause & effects, draw conclusions
Results orientation: to focus on meeting and exceeding the desired result
Strong collaborator: being good at building alliances and working together with the team and other stakeholders, inside as well as outside of IKEA
Communication: ability to communicate in clear, straight forward manner
Your responsibilities
Contribute to the accurate and timely execution, preparation and submission of all
financial reporting in compliance with INGKA Group frameworks and local GAAP and other
(local) applicable regulations / requirements.
Maintain and secure the right level of quality of accounting and reporting as a base for
business steering and compliance.
Review quality issues and communicate to the team and/or country group to organise
remediation.
Responsible for various types of reconciliations, analytical review, analysis and maintaining
effective internal controls.
Review, prepare, post and reconcile journal entries like SAREC+, costs and revenues,
accruals, intercompany charges, administrative tasks linked to treasury (cash flow) and
functional adjustments.
Secure all relevant data is processed accurately,
timely and according to the accounting
framework.
Contribute in working with Group and Country organisation to minimise deviations from
standard global frameworks for local business needs and compliance reasons and secures
effective ways of working. Participate in global projects and support local execution (as part
of these projects) to simplify, harmonise and automate financial operations and reporting
Carry out internal and external audit related work, yearly filings and other compliance
activities
Support and maintain a connection with and between core areas, business owners, group
functions, process teams within the Ingka Group.
Maintain cross-organisational readiness and continued business growth in terms of
competence, performance and succession through enabling an end-to-end approach.
Contribute to a safe environment for co-workers and external consultants and contractors
in accordance with Ingka policies
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. Were a diverse group of people driven by providing reliable financial data to a wide variety of stakeholders. At the end of the day, thats one of the foundations to make IKEA even better!
As engaged,
open-minded and curious experts in all parts of the real estate business we take responsibility for the real estate business at Ingka Group as a trustworthy, appreciated and wanted business partner. We secure new and maintain existing physical locations to meet the needs of many people. We provide strategic insight based on our knowledge and understanding of the real
estate portfolio in Ingka. We take the lead in delivering safe, compliant, sustainable and innovative property solutions with Democratic design and life cycle cost on top of our mind. We actively maintain and secure that our properties are kept in relevant shape for the business.
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
At IKEA we value diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
We are committed to providing coworkers with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We encourage individualism and invite you to come join our team and be yourself with us! We are an Equal
Employment Opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable
characteristic protected by law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need