Financial Operations Specialist

• Ensure incoming invoices are processed, paid to suppliers and customers on time and in an accurate and compliant automatic way
• ensure compliance with the IKEA VAT decision tree
• support outgoing invoice cycle (Franchise fees, Intercompany recharges and third parties)
• perform all-round Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable tasks if necessary such as processing bank statements, CAPS execution, intercompany reconciliation, processing purchase invoices and provide customer service support to the business on various financial operations topics
• perform reconciliations for all Financial Operations related GL’s and create balance sheet specifications
• identify opportunities for process efficiency and automation in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Expense Management
• provide advice and input to Financial Operations Manager for development of Financial Operations processes
• support business department with all their accounting questions
• support R2R team and Financial Control Team in month end closing
• superuser activities to improve performance for various finance applications.

• Knowledge of and ability to practice double entry accounting
• knowledge of relevant financial and accounting procedures, policies and tools
• experience with financial systems (Alusta/Basware, Ivalua, Coda, Qliksense, Rydoo), but also with MS Office applications
• treasury Management Systems (Quantum or similar) is considered a plus
• knowledge of local VAT legislation and booking processes
• affinity with automatization
• good understanding of internal control measures
• experience in a multinational of similar size, preferably supporting a franchise concept
• language skills: English and minimum C-level Dutch
• PowerBI experience is considered a plus
• a self-starter
• showing initiative and taking responsibility
• drive and commitment to deliver results
• critical view towards existing processes and propose process improvements
• able to recognize errors and exceptions in automated processes
• able to work independently in a team in a high volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness
• able to communicate effectively verbally and written in English
• pro-actively interact with co-workers, managers and vendors
• well organized and structured
• discreet with sensitive and confidential information.

• Treasury Management Systems (Quantum or similar)
• PowerBI experience.

Working in a multicultural and international environment.