Accounting & Reporting Specialist

"You care about making a positive impact in the world. You understand greatness requires thinking differently. An inclusive and accepting work environment is important to you.

A job at IKEA is so much more than home furnishings. Together, we work to make a better everyday life for the many. It's the perfect fit if you want to contribute, grow, and share. Join the team and start a better life for yourself."

Location

Bengaluru

Employment type

Full Time Permanent co-worker

Department

Finance, Accounting & Tax

Deadline

2026-07-17

Mobility support

Domestic

Candidate profile (title) Who you are

Candidate profile (text) - Default language • You have 3–5 years of experience in accounting and reporting, preferably in a multinational or large-scale organization.

You hold a Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.

You have a strong understanding of Ind AS, India GAAP, IFRS, and accounting principles.

You are experienced in general ledger accounting, financial reporting, audit support, and compliance.

You have hands-on experience working with automated accounting systems and are proficient in MS Office, especially Excel.

You are a strong business partner who can translate business needs into financial insights and practical solutions.

You build trusted relationships and collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders.

You are analytical, detail-oriented, and continuously look for opportunities to improve processes and drive efficiencies.

You are comfortable working in a multicultural, multinational environment and communicate confidently in English.

You embrace change, demonstrate sound business acumen, and are motivated by IKEA's values and purpose.

Key responsibilities (title) Your responsibilities

Key responsibilities (text) • Support the Supply Chain (Home Furnishing Business) accounting process by managing and ensuring accurate general ledger bookings.

Partner with business stakeholders to provide accounting guidance and support business decisions.

Drive continuous improvements in accounting and reporting processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance with local GAAP and Ingka reporting standards.

Manage day-to-day accounting activities and provide timely support for accounting and reporting queries.

Support the Accounting & Reporting Team Leader in planning objectives and aligning team priorities with business goals.

Coordinate internal and external audits, ensuring timely resolution of audit findings and recommendations.

Contribute to local and global finance projects by providing accounting expertise and recommendations.

Collaborate with finance teams, business owners, and process stakeholders across the Ingka Group to support business growth and operational excellence.

Monitor financial controls, regulatory compliance, and risk management within the Supply Chain accounting function.

Promote a safe, compliant, and value-driven work environment in line with IKEA policies and standards.

Team vision ( title) Together as a team

Team vision (text) 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!

Studies show that members of underrepresented communities don't apply for jobs unless they're 100% "qualified". If this is part of the reason you hesitate to apply, we like you to reconsider and give it a chance. Maybe your profile fits our needs much better than you think. We look forward to receiving your application.

From: "Why Women Don't Apply for Jobs Unless They're 100% Qualified" by Tara Sophia Mohr, August 2014"

Why you will love us

From the deep forests in Sweden, we have spread our culture and values around the world. At the heart of our offer are our beautiful home-furnishing products and solutions, made with care for our planet, reaching millions of customers.

At the heart of our business, are our wonderful co-workers representing diversity in all dimensions and passionate for life at home. We all contribute with our uniqueness and we want to grow and develop together.

Our vision, “to create a better everyday life for the many people” inspires and guides us in everything we do. This is IKEA.

What we all have in common

Living our values

Being your unique self, while respecting and including others

A passion for home furnishing

Performing & delivering while learning & developing

Having fun!