Tax Specialist

4 weeks ago

Sydney, Australia IKEA Gruppe Full time

Overview

Our team within IKEA At IKEA, our vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. We believe that everything we do comes with the responsibility to create a positive impact on people, society and the planet. We are passionate about home furnishing, creating a positive life at home and sharing our tasty responsibly sourced food with the many people across the world. We are guided by our cultures & values, creating a great place to work. We stand for equality, diversity and inclusion. We care about people & planet and promote health & wellbeing. We nurture your development and provide career opportunities to unlock your potential.

What you need to know

Working at IKEA has its benefits and rewards:

- 5 weeks’ Paid Annual Leave, Paid Parental Leave, Family & Community Leave and much more
- 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program for health and wellbeing support
- 15% Co-worker discount
- Low-cost nutritious meals including complimentary drinks in our Co-worker restaurant
- Free Co-worker parking
- Free benefits membership (savings and discounts on everyday expenses, entertainment, retail and well-being offers across hundreds of retailers and service providers).
- Bonus programme (where eligible)
- Co-worker Loyalty programme (extra contribution to your superannuation fund where eligible)

Additional information:

- This role is Permanent, Full-time, 76hrs/fortnight.
- This role will require you to work from Service Office in Tempe, NSW.
- Applications close Monday 29 September 2025.
- As part of the recruitment process this role requires a pre-employment check (i.e. National Police Check) for final candidates.

About this work area

As a Tax Specialist, you will play a key role in implementing the country specific tax strategy aligned with global policies and business objectives. You will ensure compliance and control across direct and indirect tax obligations through the IKEA Group Tax Control Framework. Your responsibilities include accurate and timely tax filings, managing transfer pricing documentation, and supporting statutory and management reporting in both AU and NZ. You will advise the local finance team on tax matters, handle audits, and contribute to optimising legal structures and investment setups. Additionally, you will ensure tax relevant automation outputs are compliant, maintain proper records, and foster tax awareness across teams. You will participate in local and global projects providing relevant input.

- Proven experience in tax operations with at least 4 years in Tax, both in advisory and in-house roles.
- A degree in Tax Law, Tax Economics, Finance or an equivalent degree.
- High analytical skills, with the ability to evaluate tax risks, identify opportunities for improvement and enact action plans to achieve them.
- A strong collaborative approach working with stakeholders at all levels of the business, including Group Tax, Finance and Legal teams.
- Deep understanding of local tax regulations, compliance frameworks, and tax planning strategies, and can translate complex information into easily digestible concepts for a wide range of stakeholders.
- Experience working in the unknown and dealing with ambiguity and being adaptable in a constantly evolving retail landscape.

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