Accounting Assistant

Job description

About the job

Accounting assistant, IKEA of Sweden, Älmhult

You see things a little differently. So do we. Leadership at IKEA is simple, clear and humble. We're not fans of bureaucracy and complicated hierarchy. Come see things a little bit differently with us.

About you
We believe you are an experienced accounting assistant with experience from an international environment. You take pride in being accurate, thorough and able to complete your tasks efficiently. Furthermore we want you to have following skills and capabilities:

• Applied knowledge of General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) in Sweden.

• Some years of experience from financial administration such as ledger administration, reconciliations, accounting, tax and VAT returns and payroll.

• Developed analytical and numerical skills.

• Excellent knowledge of MS Excel and experience from working with financial systems like CODA, Cognos or equivalent.

About the job
IKEA Range & Supply have recently re-incorporated the accounting function for IKEA of Sweden AB and a number of subsidiaries both in Sweden and in China, into the organisation of IKEA of Sweden. As accounts assistant you will be part of the Accounting function and responsible financial administration within IKEA of Sweden and you will report to the Accounting Manager.

About the assignment
Your assignment is to optimally support the business by taking care of all financial administration such as ledger administration. Your main focus areas are cost analysis, voucher entries, general ledger responsibility and bi-monthly closings. Furthermore your main tasks will be:

• Administer and support Accounting specialist with the bi-monthly closings and year end closings.

• Execute all type of financial administration such as ledger administrations, reconciliations, tax and VAT returns, payroll and accounting administration.

• Review the trial balance and make necessary adjustments to correctly reflect accruals and provisions.

If you have any questions about the role please contact the Finance & Administration Manager Jari Arhoff at ************@*******.** and if you have any questions about the recruitment process please contact Recruitment Specialist AnnaMaria Edring at ************@*******.** .

Job ID

260523BR


The IKEA Group is a world leader in the home furnishing business. We are a values-driven company with a passion for life at home. Our vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. Our operations include developing and supplying the global IKEA product range, including a range of IKEA food offers.

Removal Date

14/10/2016