Accountant manager

IKEA Components holds a unique position within the IKEA value chain. We develop and supply IKEA with customer friendly component solutions for better products – and better homes. This includes a responsibility for selected components and raw-material, which means develop, purchase and supply to IKEA suppliers. Another part of our business is retail equipment range, which is an important part of IKEA identity. It supports presenting, selling and handling of the IKEA product range, strengthens the IKEA Brand and helps visitors enjoy the full IKEA experience. Our business is global and based in locations all over the world.  

•    Be responsible for Legal financial reporting (preparation of financial statements accordingly both of local GAAP and IFRS), including accounting, tax with monthly and yearly closings
•    Co-ordinate preparation of all necessary closing schedules (monthly yearly) and internal or external audits
•    Collaboration with auditors to ensure smooth audit completion/signing
•    Securing that the company has access to all needed knowledge and expertise within the finance/accountancy and direct tax area
•    Collaborate on the functional plan (business plan) for Finance with input and support from Process Developer and the Components Finance managers on the strategic movement and development agenda
•    Lead the accounting team (11 co-workers) and challenge and support them in their individual development
•    Secure compliance with accounting and tax laws and legal rules and standards as well as securing compliance with Inter IKEA financial policies & procedures and internal work instructions
•    Monitor and analyse department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
•    Continually and actively evaluate and improve the effectiveness of bookkeeping processes and controls to maximize departmental productivity and minimize errors made by staff
 

•    Deep knowledge of both financial and management accounting/tax principles, practices, standards, and regulations
•    Minimum 5 years experience from a similar position in an international group of companies
•    Business partnering skills and strong relationship builder 
•    Strong business thinking and seeing things both with holistic perspective as well as being able to work with details
•    Motivation and energy in working also on a strategic level continuing the journey which has been started with “Future of Finance”
•    Strong commitment!
•    Ambassador for IKEA Culture and values with value based decision making
•    Fluent English
 

Submit your application as soon as possible, however not later than 4th of April.

Please note that we will be interviewing continuously, which means that we may close the application process earlier than stated, if we find the right candidate.

We are looking forward to receiving your application in English!