Tax specialist

Who you are

Passionate about creating an IKEA fit for the future with the customer at heart. Energized by contributing to overall success and results through collaboration and excellent knowledge and expertise. Inspired by working together in in an ever-changing multi-dimensional environment Motivated by finding new ways through co-creation with colleagues and other IKEA units Motivated by living the IKEA culture and values

The purpose of the Tax Department is to manage all direct and indirect tax matters for the Ingka Group in the country to ensure compliance with internal and external requirements. The Tax Department is an active partner to internal and external stakeholders in respect of all relevant tax topics.

As the Country Tax Specialist you will advise, monitor and support the Ingka Group in the country in a pro-active way on direct and indirect tax matters.

You will be part of the Financial Controlling & Tax team and report directly to the Country Financial Controlling & Tax Manager.

To be successful in this role, we believe you should have:

- Master degree in Tax
- 3 years working experience in a similar role
- Basic Belgian legal and accounting knowledge
- Preferably some knowledge and experience of SAP4Hana
- Ability to communicate in Dutch, French and English

Your responsibilities

• Support in the implementation of a country tax strategy in line with the relevant Group Policies, Strategies and Business Plans after consultation with Group Tax & Country Tax Manager.
• Ensure control in respect of Direct and Indirect tax obligations, risks and opportunities, by implementing and maintaining the IKEA Group Tax Control Framework.
• Ensure accurate and timely filing of the Corporate Income Tax returns, VAT returns and all other reports to local and central authorities.
• Support on tax relevant matters regarding management and statutory reporting.
• Manage local Transfer Pricing documentation in liaison with Group Tax.
• Ensure correct application for and timely submission of forms to obtain tax treaty relief for Withholding Tax on Franchise Fee, Interest, Dividends and other relevant payments.
• Advise the local finance organization on any relevant tax matters.
• Provide input to the relevant stakeholders, including Group Tax, on opportunities to optimize the existing Ingka [Country] legal structure and business set-up and how to structure new investments.
• Ensure accurate and compliant output of automated tax relevant solutions.
• Alert Country Tax Manager any potential areas for improvement.
• Support Tax Manager in tax audits, where relevant in cooperation with Group Tax.
• Ensure availability of books and records in accordance with local legal requirements.
• Ensure relevant tax competence, knowledge and awareness amongst team members and other relevant staff.
• Participate in local and/or global projects (providing relevant input)
• Good knowledge of the IKEA Concept including our Vision and Business Idea, our Culture and Values.
• Good knowledge about the Ingka Businesses and the external markets.
• Good knowledge of local tax jurisdiction.
• Knowledge of accounting principles.
• Knowledge of Legal principles.

When the world is changing we're the ones who make sure that we are up to date and that local and international laws are harmonised with the best interest of IKEA and our customers. We're diligent and work together to make sure our business is on top of the legalities and guidelines governance requires. If people were to describe our team they would probably say that we have a lot of integrity, vast capacity and great dedication to detail. Oh, and that we have a lot of fun together.

Apply now!

At IKEA, we like to give you the space to take control of your own development and growth. We believe in entrepreneurship and initiative and want to make it easy for you. In the first few weeks/months, you will be offered a 5-step development plan to get you started, with enough personal space to create the learning moments you need.
We offer this structure and a supportive network of colleagues who will make sure you feel comfortable in this situation and give you time to learn, make mistakes and develop.
In addition to a competitive remuneration, we offer:
- Eco-vouchers
- End-of-year bonus, holiday pay and sector premiums
- An additional allowance if you come by bike
- Private leasing of an electric bike, we are happy to give you a boost
- Comprehensive hospitalization insurance
- A private accidents insurance
- Pension savings
- We also offer extra-legal holidays, seniority holidays and for full-time colleagues 6 extra days off
- A canteen where you can eat delicious food at very democratic prices
- IKEA Tack! Loyalty reward, an additional deposit into your retirement savings based on our global results and your loyalty to IKEA
- ONE IKEA Bonus: an additional bonus based on country results
- IKEA Benefits at work: a portal offer you great discount for well-known stores and brands
- IKEA staff discount 15% on all your purchases
- A Mobile of your choice (Apple or Android) and a corresponding subscription
- Team outings & staff parties, because togetherness is very important to us
- A nice extra in case of legal cohabitation/marriage/birth/retirements to celebrate these beautiful moments