Senior General Ledger Accountant, Ingka Business Service Center

August 26, 2026

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**Overview**
We are seeking a seasoned professional to join our Sales Reconciliation team within Global Business Operations (GBO) as a Senior General Ledger Accountant. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for ensuring accurate sales reporting across multiple markets, working closely with finance teams in IKEA countries, and providing transparency, insights, and strong control over reported sales figures. **Responsibilities**
* Provide excellent professional service, with a strong business partner focus, ensuring sales reports are processed accurately and in line with legal standards and country-specific requirements * Take responsibility for ensuring Daily SAREC Reconciliation for STORES and E-Com is completed right on schedule, as per our SLA * Diligently investigate variance exceptions and proactively resolve any connected issues, checking required positions in sales reports to ensure accuracy * Accurately book bank statements and sales reports, maintaining clear financial records * Master the reconciliation of SAREC accounts in SAP and ECOM Sales reports, responding to all related inquiries with your expert knowledge * Actively contribute to the continuous improvement of our processes and working routines, always looking for smarter ways to do things and striving to constantly reduce the average time spent on operational tasks * Be a go-to person, responding to all inquiries related to payments, bank statements, and sales reports, sharing your expertise with confidence and clarity * Participate in meetings with business partners, building positive relationships with BPs * Take an active role in coaching and developing Junior Accountants and Accountants
**Qualifications**
* University degree (Finance and Accounting or related) * At least 3 years of dedicated experience in a related field, or a minimum of 5 years of comprehensive relevant experience * Highly professional approach to financial services, consistently striving for accuracy, efficiency, and a deep understanding of our business needs * Strong interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills * Proficient in MS Office (advanced Excel) and fluent in English
**Benefits**
* Hybrid working model (2 days of home office a week) * Fantastic office furnished with IKEA furniture, divided into zones for work and relaxation and creative collaboration * Free underground parking with electric charger and bicycle parking * Stable employment (employment contract) * Flexible terms of employment (depending on the team - full-time and part-time) * Flexible working hours (we start work between 7 and 10 a.m.) * Annual appreciation bonus dependent on performance in the relevant fiscal year * Homework allowance * Cafeteria system - a pool of benefits to choose from (e.g., Multisport card, cinema tickets, shopping vouchers, medical package for relatives) * Tack! loyalty programme for Co-workers - working with us longer earns you an additional financial bonus * Private medical care for IKEA Co-workers and their families * Wellbeing support - Edenred prepaid lunch card, Employee Assistance Programme - support in difficult life situations * Personal accident insurance and pension plan * Jubilee awards, gifts and special events * Additional 4-week paternity leave * Cofinancing of language courses

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