Job Description
About the job
The main purpose is to secure indirect tax compliance by applying the working processes. You will be responsible for some countries assigned to you and ensure the preparation and correct and on time filing of all Indirect tax returns. This may cover IKEA entities which deal with furniture products and/or food products. You will also advise on indirect tax matters, support in audits and projects.
You will be working with the following tasks:
* Ensure the indirect tax compliance, by preparing/submitting the indirect tax returns (VAT/GST, Intrastat, other Listings) and reviewing the compliance data for multiple jurisdictions/countries
* Support and participate in multi-country Indirect Tax audits/requests from Local Tax authorities
* Other taxes related to food products may also be handled by the candidate
* VAT rate determination for the assigned countries
* Support internal stakeholders in indirect tax Topics/Questions (Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Accounting, Financial Controlling etc.)
* Support and participate in Indirect Tax projects
* Ensure that the internal working processes are implemented, updated and improved
* Prepare reconciliations between indirect tax fillings, ERP-System and other systems
* Participate and support in the payment and refund process
* Initiate improvements
* Other indirect tax related tasks assigned to you by the Indirect Tax Manager
Qualifications
About you
To be successful in this role you need to have:
* Relevant University degree (MSc/BSc) in economics / business administration / law
* Minimum 2-3 years working experience in indirect tax compliance with exposure to multiple jurisdictions / countries
* Very good knowledge of English, both verbally and written
* Good knowledge in Excel
* Proven ability to work with multiple information systems
* Strong problem solving and analytical skills
* Able to work under pressure with tight deadlines
* Growth Mindset
* Meticulous attention to detail
* Team spirit and communication skills
* Flexible and positive to change
Additional Information
We are hiring for a full-time job (40 hours / week) which is based in Pratteln, CH.
Due to the currently long processing times for work permits, applicants with Swiss or EU/EFTA citizenship will be given preference during the recruitment process.
At IKEA, we continuously look for better ways of working, following our vision to create a better everyday life for the many people. It is in our culture to work together and to be open, straightforward and inclusive. If this sounds like an environment you could enjoy working in, please send your CV and Cover Letter (in English) until 25 of January 2026.
For further information about the position please feel free to contact Aneta Sobieraj, Indirect Tax Compliance Lead, tel.: +41 (0) 79 246 32 42. For questions about the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Daniel Ploianu, People & Culture Generalist, tel.: +41 (0) 79 418 01 54.