Accountant

  • Full-time

Company Description

IKEA Supply (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd is a wholesale unit under Inter IKEA Group and is strategically located in Port Klang, Selangor Malaysia. Inter IKEA Group is the group of companies that connects IKEA franchisees with range development and suppliers, and aligns the overall IKEA strategic direction. All to create a better everyday life for the many people.

As a Wholesaler, we buy, transport, store and sell IKEA products. We are responsible for cross-border flows, replenishment and provide franchisees in Southeast Asia, India and Australia with IKEA products. Incorporated in 2018, IKEA Supply (M) Sdn Bhd also operates a full-scale distribution centre which serves as a hub to facilitate the flow of IKEA products to retail stores in various markets in the region, including Malaysia. The distribution centre is operated alongside contracted service providers.

Job Description

Support the Financial operation of the legal entity in line with the Inter IKEA growth agenda and sustained long-term profitability.

Provide timely, accurate, relevant and comparable financial information to secure compliance to INTER IKEA Guidelines and local financial rules & standards.

Your main assignments are:

  • Secure that stock taking process is being carried out by External Service Providers timely and accurately
  • Monthly reconciliation of stock listing against physical count (WMS) and custom stock balance in bonded warehouse
  • Monitor stock valuation 
  • Compliance and internal control: Ensure adequate policies, working methods and internal controls are in place and documented. Secure the existence of 4 eyes principle in all areas
  • Manage missing price and support customs team on pricing information
  • Monitor inbound and outbound price for customs compliance and tax purposes
  • Perform monthly reconciliation with key accounts to ensure completeness of data and analyze actual results against budget to secure a timely and complete forecast
  • Monthly reconciliation of actual revenue against pricing to ensure pricing is in order
  • Coordinate custom audit (if relevant)

In addition to the above, you are willing to contribute to the Accounting team in accordance with “Leading business & people together” and ensure team competence meet current and future business needs. You are strongly interested to act as an ambassador of IKEA values.

Qualifications

To take up this role, you must have /are

  • BSc degree in Accounting or Finance. A reputable Chartered Accountant qualification is a plus
  • At least 5 years’ experience in accounting and/or auditing, with knowledge in IFRS, or managing the accounting function.
  • Well versed with MS Office and accounting packages.
  • Experience working in multinational environment, preferable in wholesale companies
  • Experience in coordinating cross-functional projects / initiatives in a team environment
  • Analytical abilities and detailed-oriented
  • Capability to perform analysis, drawing conclusions to support the right decisions
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, have a keen eye for detail
  • Ability to work in a structured and organized way
  • Capability to communicate in a clear way and build relationships with external bodies
  • Good communication skills, verbal and written.
  • Tactical and operational thinking
  • Ability to work under cultural diversity
  • Constantly look for ways to improve and simplify ways of working

Additional Information

Local candidates only.

This assignment will be based at IKEA Supply (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd  Distribution Centre in Pulau Indah, Port Klang, Malaysia

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