Chief Accountant

Company Description

Our vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. We do this by offering a wide range of well-designed, functional home furnishing and food products at prices so low that as many people as possible will be able to afford them.

The Inter IKEA Group is a part of Inter IKEA Systems B.V., owner of the IKEA Concept and worldwide IKEA franchisor.

IKEA Supply is responsible for securing that the product offer is produced and delivered to our customers. We lead the supply agenda across many functions and work together with all business areas, different business units, but also retail markets to secure customer availability in all markets and sales channels at lowest total cost.

IKEA Purchasing Serviços Comerciais Ltda. in Curitiba, Brazilis part of our supply Area Americas region which also has an office in King of Prussia, PA andMexico City, Mexico, and is a subsidiary of the Inter IKEA Group.

**Only applications and resumes in English will be considered**

You see things a little differently. So do we. We believe that what you value are more important than what your CV says. We offer positions that will challenge your skills and let you grow. We offer you more than a job!

About the job

Are you looking for an opportunity that secures financial compliance for internal, local, tax and other regulatory matters? We are looking for a Chief Accountant who will develop, implement, and monitor financial and reporting ways of working, deadlines, accuracy of financial accounting and reporting, and all financial information supporting the business. They will also be the primary contact for all external finance partners and local tax authorities.

About the assignment
As a Chief Accountant you will:

• Local responsible for tax and accounting, compliance to local regulations and Inter IKEA rules and guidelines, including accounting chapters of Inter IKEA Financial Manual.
• Responsible that all applications and processes are adequate, in place, documented and implemented (like cash flow management, fixed asset management, internal controls, etc.).
• Responsible for legal (tax & statutory) and Inter IKEA reporting. Including transfer pricing and other periodic tax & statutory filing required under local law.
• Manage all tax and regulatory compliance issues, ensuring the organization is kept up to date with any changes. To be the primary contact for the external finance partners and to the local tax authority (e.g. in case of tax audit) and responsible for statutory audit including review and follow-up on audit findings and recommendations.
• Consistently looking for way to optimize Inter IKEA cost frame and tax effectiveness and sufficient funds for the operation.
• Develop, monitor and ensure adequate internal controls are in place, documented and implemented for all transactions, such as payment, receipt, purchase, evaluation of service providers, asset disposal procedure, authorization matrix etc. Secure the existence of 4 eyes principle in all areas.
• Representing PLSO in Group Accounting Forums and for coordination of related initiates on a local level.
• At any time, act as an ambassador of Inter IKEA values and Role Model for Fact-based Business leadership and contribute to the global BNFA agenda and projects.

About you

• University Degree in Accounting.
• Fluent in local language and English.
• Excellent knowledge of financial processes and general accounting procedures.
• Good knowledge of tax and other legal finance regulations.
• Excellent MS office skills and knowledge of accounting and reporting systems.
• Good communication skills.
• Good in organizing tasks and willing to take responsibility.
• Knowledge of controlling, budgeting and reporting and needed tools (for FC tasks).
• At least 5 years or more of experience in accounting/reporting.

Sounds interesting?

This position is based in Curitiba, Brazil.

At IKEA,we value diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.We are committedtoprovidingcoworkers with a work environment free of discrimination andharassment.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.

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We are looking forward to receiving your application!