Accountant

WHY YOU WILL LOVE US

We’re a diverse group of down-to-earth, straightforward people with a passion for home furnishing. We come from all over the world, but we share an inspiring vision: “to create a better everyday life for the many people". How we realize this vision is based on our shared humanistic values. These values guide our work and build our inclusive, open and honest culture. It’s all based on a spirit of togetherness and enthusiasm. We work hard, but we have fun doing it. We’re always looking for people who share our positive attitude and values.

WHY WE WILL LOVE YOU

• You have 4-5 years of accounting experience in retail or wholesale (Accounting/Corporate Finance related experience in the retail industry is preferable, candidates only with CPA firm background will also be considered) 
• You are a bachelor’s degree holder in Accounting or Finance
• You have good knowledge of IFRS, local GAAP and local tax regulations
• You have sound experience and knowledge in bookkeeping
• You have strong time management skills and able to deal with many deadlines
• You have knowledge in internal controls
• You are strong attention to detail, and able to demonstrate a friendly, service minded and customer-oriented attitude
• You are highly structured, independent and goal-oriented personality and willing to take initiative and responsibility
• You have high sense of integrity
• You have good English reading and writing ability
• You are a qualified member of ACCA / HKICPA / equivalent (highly preferable)

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

• Focus on bookkeeping which includes Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting, Revenue Recognition, Account Receivables, Sales, Account Payables and Fixed Assets 
• Participate in month-end closing, e.g. preparation of journals, account analysis and reconciliations  
• Responsible for daily sales reconciliation  
• Process co-workers' expense reimbursement, and prepare cash advances for co-workers 
• Maintain fixed assets register, and calculate the depreciation according to Dairy Farm policies 
• Manage stock counts 
• Support the annual audit and year-end process 
• Prepare tax reporting

TOGETHER AS A TEAM

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!

STAFF BENEFITS

Annual Fixed Bonus, Discretionary Bonus, 5-Day Work Week, 17 days Public Holiday, Paid Leave (Paid Annual Leave, 14 weeks Maternity Leave, 5 days Paternity Leave, 1 week Marriage Leave), Employee Medical Coverage, Non-Contributory Retirement Plan, Staff Purchase Discount, Birthday Coupon, Referral Bonus, Excellent Career Path

Personal data collected will be kept and handled confidentially by authorized personnel for recruitment purposes only. It might also be disclosed to our subsidiaries, associates and agencies authorized to process the information for appointment. The Company will retain the applications of candidates not selected for a maximum period of 24 months after the selection process is finalized. Our Personal Information Collection Statement (PICS) is available at our career site and can be provided upon request by contacting our Human Resources Department. Applicants not heard from us within six weeks may consider their applications filed for future reference.