Indirect Tax Specialist / Indirect Tax Specialistess

Company Description

IKEA Supply AG (ISAG) is the wholesale company within the Inter IKEA Group, dedicated to maintaining ownership of goods in the IKEA Distribution and Regional Customer Distribution Centers worldwide. The main functions residing in ISAG include Supply Chain Operations, Supply Chain Development, and Finance.

The Indirect Tax Team, a branch of Finance, is tasked with managing indirect tax matters and ensuring compliance with applicable indirect tax laws and environmental reporting regulations. By joining the Indirect Tax Compliance Team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that IKEA Supply AG and its subsidiaries meet indirect tax compliance obligations while supporting other supply chain units with their indirect tax-related needs.

Job Description

The primary aim of this role is to prepare and submit indirect tax reports while implementing working processes that guarantee compliance. Achieving compliance and supporting strategic business goals will involve utilizing current processes and solutions pertaining to indirect tax obligations.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring indirect tax compliance by preparing and submitting indirect tax returns (VAT/GST, Intrastat, and other listings) and reviewing compliance data across multiple jurisdictions and countries.
• Supporting and participating in multi-country indirect tax audits and responding to inquiries from local tax authorities.
• Managing tax matters related to food products.
• Determining VAT rates for assigned countries.
• Assisting internal stakeholders with indirect tax topics and questions (Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Accounting, Financial Controlling, etc.).
• Participating in and providing support for indirect tax projects.
• Ensuring that internal working processes are implemented, updated, and improved.
• Preparing reconciliations between indirect tax filings, ERP systems, and other relevant systems.
• Supporting and participating in the payment and refund processes.
• Initiating improvements in processes.

Qualifications

To excel in this role, you should possess the following qualifications:

• Relevant University degree (MSc/BSc) in economics, business administration, or law.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in indirect tax compliance with exposure to multiple jurisdictions.
• Excellent command of English, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency in Excel.
• Proven ability to navigate multiple information systems effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• A growth mindset with meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong team spirit and communication skills.
• Flexibility and a positive attitude towards change.
• Must be a Swiss citizen, hold a valid work permit for Switzerland, or possess EU citizenship.

More Information

At IKEA, we are constantly seeking better ways of working, aligned with our vision to enhance everyday life for many people. Our culture fosters collaboration and inclusivity, making it an excellent environment for engaged employees.

If this sounds like a workplace you would thrive in, apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

For further information about the position, feel free to contact Aneta Sobieraj, Indirect Tax Compliance Lead, at +41 (0) 79 246 32 42. For inquiries regarding the recruitment process, please contact Anglaé Milanczyk, People & Culture Generalist, at Show e-mail.

At IKEA, we believe in thinking and acting differently, challenging the norm, and innovating for a better everyday life. We are committed to collaboration and fostering creativity through meaningful interactions among colleagues. Our approach emphasizes the value of being present in the IKEA workplace while allowing flexibility to work from home when appropriate.

We are proud of our values-based culture, which encourages individual differences while uniting us in our commitment to lead by example, work collaboratively, and continually improve. We embrace the concept of lifelong learning, where everyone contributes to personal and organizational growth.

Learn more about us at https://about.ikea.com.