Finance Specialist, IKEA Damansara

Company Description

IKEA is the world’s largest home furnishing retailer with 460 stores across more than 60 countries. IKEA Malaysia is part of Ikano Retail, one of 12 IKEA franchisees and the only one owned by the family of Ingvar Kamprad, who founded IKEA in 1943.

IKEA Malaysia creates a better everyday life by offering a wide range of well-designed, functional home furnishing products at prices so low, that as many people as possible can afford them. Ikano Handel Sdn. Bhd. owns and operates four omnichannel stores in Malaysia, including IKEA Damansara, IKEA Cheras, IKEA Tebrau and IKEA Batu Kawan. To learn more, visit IKEA.my

Job Description

Reporting to the Business Navigation Leader, you are ensuring accurate financial record-keeping and timely reporting, following the Ikano Accounting Manual and applicable accounting standards.

• Maintain and update financial records, including ledgers, journals, and accounts payable/receivable, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Accurately enter financial data into accounting software and spreadsheets.
• Assist in the preparation, verification, and processing of invoices
• Ensure timely and accurate receipt and payment of all bills and invoices. Prepare and process expense reports and ensure proper documentation and approval. Ensure accuracy of GL and timely accruals.
•  Perform daily sales reconciliation and statement posting. Assist in bank reconciliation, and any required reconciliation from time to time.
• Maintain up-to-date and organized records and files of financial documents.
• Liaise with vendors, clients, and internal departments to resolve account discrepancies and issues.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes. Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures. Assist with internal and external audits as needed.
• Manage administrative purchases for the store. Provide administrative support to the store as needed and assist with special projects as assigned.
• Contribute with input and provide expertise to the BNOM to enable performance.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Diploma or bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting.

• At least 3 years working experience in accounting role.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record keeping.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Knowledge on Microsoft Dynamics MVBC will be an advantage. Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Basic knowledge of financial statements and reporting
• Exposure in retail industry will be an advantage.

Additional Information

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Working with us has its rewards

Wherever you work within IKEA Southeast Asia, you enjoy a wide range of benefits. Here are just some of them:

IKEA discounts

Co-workers are our most values customers and are entitled to a 15% discount on any home furnishings and food sold in our stores, from the first day of work.

Flexi benefits

We offer flexi benefits to cater our co-workers who are in different life stages with differing benefits needs. Within an annual Flexible Spending Account, co-workers can claim against dental, optical, fitness memberships or classes, vaccination or immunisation, non-insured outpatient medical expenses, health screenings, health supplements, IKEA purchases, health aid & equipment and mental health.

Maternity and paternity leave

We give mother four consecutive months of maternity leave and father receives four weeks of paid time off after a baby has arrived to help share the joys – and responsible – at home.

Gifts

We enjoy special occasions together and give tokens to mark birthdays, marriage, the arrival of a baby. We reward loyalty through our Long Service Awards/

Work environment

As home furnish experts, we take pride in providing inspiring workplaces that showcase IKEA products and create a relaxed, open atmosphere where we work side by side.

Incentive plan

All co-workers may earn an annual financial reward when we meet our shared business objectives.

Free Parking

All co-workers are given free parking.