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Indirect Tax Expert I, Ingka Business Service Center

Finance, Banking & Legal · Accounting & Audit · Taxation · Accounts Payable

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In short

We are seeking an Indirect Tax Expert I in Poznan, Poland, to support finance operations in applying indirect tax rules, reviewing transactions, and performing tax controls. The role requires a university degree in Tax, Finance, Accounting, or Economics, strong analytical and Excel skills, and experience with VAT/GST. This is a hybrid, full-time position with a focus on continuous improvement and compliance.

Responsibilities

  • Support Finance Operations teams in applying indirect tax rules and requirements correctly.
  • Review transactions and invoices, identifying risks and opportunities to improve tax compliance.
  • Perform tax controls, sample testing, and data reviews to help maintain a strong tax control environment.
  • Investigate tax exceptions and work with operational teams to identify root causes and support corrective actions.
  • Provide practical guidance to Accounts Payable and other business stakeholders on indirect tax-related operational questions.
  • Support the implementation of changes in indirect tax regulations.
  • Monitor and manage assigned tax-related activities and queries within SAP and other finance systems.
  • Deliver indirect tax training and awareness sessions.
  • Maintain tax procedures, manuals, and knowledge base materials.
  • Support audits, reporting activities, tax engine testing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Collaborate with local tax teams, Finance Operations colleagues, and global stakeholders on tax-related topics.
  • Extract and analyze reports and data from finance systems.
  • Escalate complex tax issues to senior experts as required.
  • Document findings, root causes, and corrective actions.
  • Support onboarding and tax knowledge-sharing initiatives.
  • Contribute to maintaining accurate tax documentation and process guidance.

Requirements

  • Experience in Finance Operations, particularly in Accounts Payable (AP), Source-to-Pay (S2P) processes, and/or Indirect Taxes.
  • Interest in expanding knowledge of indirect taxation.
  • Curiosity, detail-orientation, and comfort investigating transactional issues.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with different stakeholders.
  • Good understanding of indirect taxes, such as VAT and GST.
  • University degree in Tax, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Strong Excel skills.
  • Strong reporting skills.

Desired Qualifications

  • Interest in further developing knowledge in indirect taxation.

Benefits

  • Hybrid working model (3 days from the office a week).
  • Fantastic office furnished with IKEA furniture, divided into zones for work and relaxation and creative collaboration.
  • Free underground parking with electric charger and bicycle parking.
  • Stable employment (employment contract).
  • Flexible terms of employment (depending on the team – full-time and part-time).
  • Flexible working hours (we start work between 7 and 10 a.m.).
  • Annual appreciation bonus dependent on performance.
  • Homework allowance.
  • Cafeteria system – a pool of benefits to choose from (e.g., Multisport card, cinema tickets, shopping vouchers, medical package for relatives).
  • Tack! loyalty programme for Co-workers – working with us longer earns you an additional financial bonus.
  • Private medical care for IKEA Co-workers and their families.
  • Wellbeing support – Edenred prepaid lunch card, Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Personal accident insurance and pension plan.
  • Jubilee awards, gifts and special events.
  • Additional 4-week paternity leave.
  • Co-financing of language courses.
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Company

IKEA

Job Posted

1 month ago

Employment Type

Full Time

WorkMode

Hybrid

Experience Level

Mid-Senior

Locations

Poznan, Poland

Qualification

Bachelor

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