The Role

This is an analyst-level accounting position within the Global Business Services (Corporate Services) function of a global company, based in Dubai. The role covers financial controlling and accounting operations for IKEA retail entities across the UAE, Qatar, and Oman. Day-to-day work runs across two systems: SAP and Navision.

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Expected Profile

Application Process

The global company's Talent Acquisition team reviews and responds to every application. Candidates are matched to roles based on both technical skills and alignment with the values of Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence. A well-crafted, role-specific CV is recommended before applying. The requisition reference is 182255.

• Coordinating with cash office teams to process daily cash collection summary statements for stores, central units, and restaurants.
• Monitoring and reconciling cash collection reports; posting month-end entries in Navision and sharing with R2R and O2C teams.
• Resolving sales reconciliation variances in coordination with the IT team.
• Facilitating purchase postings in Navision and uploading purchases in SAP; checking consistency between the two systems.
• Coordinating with in-store logistics teams to clarify purchase variances and monitoring General Ledger accounts monthly.
• Working with the Shared Services AP team to reconcile vendor control GL accounts and reviewing vendor reconciliations monthly.
• Managing utility and ad hoc payments with relevant departments.
• Ensuring compliance with group accounting policy and supporting VAT compliance processes.
• Generating inter-company reports, following up on pending invoices, accepting inter-company movements (ICMs), and maintaining an updated ICM pending report.
• Preparing monthly GL schedules and maintaining internal controls.
• Minimum bachelor's degree in finance or a related field.
• At least three years of experience in an accounts executive or accounts assistant role.
• Proficiency in SAP or a comparable ERP system.
• Strong working knowledge of Excel and the broader MS Office suite.
• Experience in tax accounting, including VAT, is an advantage.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in financial data management.
• Ability to communicate clearly with multiple stakeholders including stores, suppliers, shared services teams, and external parties.
• Analytical approach to variance analysis and problem-solving.