Tax Specialist, IKEA

IKEA

Location:
Denmark, Taastrup

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

Not provided

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Job Description:

We are seeking a Tax Specialist to advise, monitor, and proactively support IKEA Denmark on direct and indirect tax matters. This position is well-suited for someone who thrives in a global environment and is willing to be an active partner to internal and external stakeholders in respect of all relevant tax topics.

Job Responsibility:

Ensure accurate and timely filing of VAT, Corporate Income Tax, and other statutory tax returns, including reconciliations and documentation in line with internal controls
Maintain compliance with local tax regulations and Ingka Group policies, managing tax payments, provisions, and audit-ready records
Coordinate with external auditors and advisors on tax filings, audits, and inspections, ensuring completeness and accuracy of supporting documentation
Monitor and report on tax risks and opportunities, including appeals, corrective filings, and compliance with the IKEA Group Tax Control Framework
Support transfer pricing documentation and intercompany transactions, collaborating with Group Tax and global teams
Administer sugar tax (punktafgifter) and withholding tax processes, ensuring timely submissions and proper documentation
Provide tax insights to cross-functional teams and contribute to local and global projects, enhancing tax awareness and supporting strategic decisions

Requirements:

University degree in Tax Law, Tax Economics, Finance or equivalent degree
4+ years of experience in Tax, in an advisory or in-house role
Comfortably handles unclear or unpredictable situations
Translate expert knowledge into the system landscape and be able to act in a changing and complex environment
Good communication skills are required to be able to understand and explain complex matters to people with different backgrounds
Accomplishes goals, completes tasks, and achieves results
Collaborates with others to achieve goals
Ideally, you communicate fluently in Danish and English, both in writing and speech

What we offer:

pension and bonus scheme
health insurance
massage scheme
canteen
staff discount
discount club with external partners
annual gift
Loyalty program

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
August 09, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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