Accounting & Reporting Specialist - INGKA Centers

The Ingka Centres CFO Domain leads, steers and supports overall Ingka Centres financial reporting that is beneficial to people & planet and protects and adds value to our assets, securing profitable growth and financial independence. The purpose of job is to Provide Accounting & Reporting services, supporting a strong compliance framework, and effective governance to enable entrepreneurship and safeguard our people, customers and businesses.

WHO YOU ARE

• 3-4 years of experience in Accounting & Reporting within international and complex environments

• Advanced knowledge of assets accounting management

• Broad knowledge of financial and operational processes, their inter-dependencies and how to work through them

• Advanced knowledge of the measurement, processing and communication of financial information regarding economic entities, which aims to document the organizations’ resource management.

• Advanced knowledge of standards and manuals, along with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

• Advanced knowledge of how to assess, analyze 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.

• Advanced knowledge of how to create and implement change initiatives and manage stakeholders

• 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.

• Knowledge of Italian and English languages

ASSIGNMENTS

• Take ownership of the accurate and timely execution, preparation and submission of all financial reporting in compliance with local GAAP and other (local) applicable regulations / requirements.

• Prepare the statutory financial statements and supporting schedules.

• 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 assets and liabilities, costs and revenues, accruals, intercompany charges, administrative tasks linked to treasury (cash flow) and functional adjustments.

• Secure that (VAT) tax activities are carried out according to the current laws and internal guidelines in the most efficient way.

• Ensure accounting and internal invoice administration and financial accounting for the area of responsibility. Process Accounts Payable/ Receivable in a timely manner. Follow up on expense and receivable administration.

• Contribute to establish an efficient cooperation with the Centre Managers, Lease Managers and tenants

• 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.

WORKING WITH US HAS ITS REWARDS

Being part of the IKEA team has many benefits. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture, driven by values and your growth will be guided by structured HR processes. As part of the team you’ll have access to:

• Structured HR processes to support you in your growth (onboarding, training, coaching sessions, internal recruitment opportunities, etc)

• Wellbeing Offering, including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides you with immediate and confidential support for any concerns related to your daily life.

• Healthy and affordable food: you will have access to a corporate canteen and will be able to enjoy a complete meal for just over 1€

• Employee discount: 15% on the purchase of IKEA products for personal use

• IKEA Vouchers for the most important moments in your life (marriage, cohabitation, birth or adoption of a child)

• Corporate discounts: you’ll have access to portal dedicated to our co-workers to enjoy discounts for different activities such as travel, leisure, technology and more

• Hybrid Work

• Bonuses: we believe that everyone's contribution is needed to achieve (and exceed!) our goals. Every year all the co-workers can be rewarded for how we develop our business together

Permanent contract classified at Level 2 under the Italian National Collective Labour Agreement for Modern Organized Distribution. The annual gross salary for this position starts from €44.560.

WE CARE FOR PEOPLE

At IKEA we cultivate an inclusive work environment where everyone feels welcomed, accepted, respected, acknowledged for its uniqueness and where we work together in a supportive climate regardless age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, family situation and ability. Our recruitment process may include recorded video interviews, digital platforms, and assessments (e.g., logical–numerical or aptitude tests). If you have a disability or any specific needs you’d like us to be aware of, please feel free to share this with us during your first contact with our recruitment team. We’ll make sure you receive the support and accessibility you need to fully engage in the process.