Tax Specialist, IKEA Taastrup (Head Office)

Job title: Tax Specialist, IKEA Taastrup (Head Office)

Company: IKEA


Job description: Tax Specialist, IKEA Taastrup (Head Office)“You care about making a positive impact in the world. You understand greatness requires thinking differently. An inclusive and accepting work environment is important to you.A job at IKEA is so much more than home furnishings. Together, we work to make a better everyday life for the many. It’s the perfect fit if you want to contribute, grow, and share. Join the team and start a better life for yourself.”LocationTaastrup (Copenhagen)Employment typeFull Time PermanentDepartmentFinance, Accounting & TaxDeadline2025-09-05You already applied for this job.Candidate profile (title) Who you areCandidate profile (text) – Default language 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.We expect from you:

• Background: University degree in Tax Law, Tax Economics, Finance or equivalent degree.
• 4+ years of experience in Tax, in an advisory or in-house role.
• Dealing with ambiguity- 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.
• Driving for results – Accomplishes goals, completes tasks, and achieves results.
• Teamwork- Collaborates with others to achieve goals.
• Language skills: Ideally, you communicate fluently in Danish and English, both in writing and speech, to effectively liaise with coworkers and external stakeholders.

Key responsibilities (title) Your responsibilitiesKey responsibilities (text) • 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.

Team vision ( title) Our team within IKEATeam vision (text) You can look forward to becoming part of a committed team of 11 employees who work closely together across daily tasks and professional areas.You will get to work together with our colleagues at the Service Office, Group Tax in the Netherlands, and you will also enter a collaboration with our Shared Service Center in India, which handles our transactional tasks.
With us, you will work with dedicated and super sweet people in a fast-paced everyday life. The tone is informal, and the atmosphere is good.Let’s connect Questions and support? Let’s connect!Let´s connect If you are interested in knowing more about the position, please contact Country Financial Controlling, & Tax Manager, Micheal Gormley at micheal.gormley@ingka.ikea.com.If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Senior Recruiter Maja Sørensen at maja.sorensen@ingka.ikea.com.Please note that we do not receive applications via e-mail but only through our recruitment portal.Local section (title) Other informationLocal section (text) • Danish work permits are required, and speaking and writing fluently in Danish and English is necessary.

• The position is an average of 37 hours per week on an individual contract. Overtime is reflected in the salary. Working hours are between 8-16 on weekdays, but we are flexible, and you can also work from home.
• Salary within IKEA’s salary policy is based on your skills and includes pension.
• In addition to your salary, IKEA also offers a pension and bonus scheme, health insurance, a massage scheme, a canteen, a staff discount, a discount club with external partners, an annual gift, and a Loyalty program.
• In this position, you will have a reference to the Country Financial Controlling & Tax Manager, and the position is in the Service Office (Head Office), IKEA Taastrup.
• Start-up date: 1st of October 2025.

Please apply in English as the Hiring Manager is English speaking.Why you will love usFrom the deep forests in Sweden, we have spread our culture and values around the world. At the heart of our offer are our beautiful home-furnishing products and solutions, made with care for our planet, reaching millions of customers.At the heart of our business, are our wonderful co-workers representing diversity in all dimensions and passionate for life at home. We all contribute with our uniqueness and we want to grow and develop together.Our vision, “to create a better everyday life for the many people” inspires and guides us in everything we do. This is IKEA.What we all have in common

• Living our values
• Being your unique self, while respecting and including others
• A passion for home furnishing
• Performing & delivering while learning & developing
• Having fun!

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Location: Taastrup, Hovedstaden

Job date: Sun, 10 Aug 2025 03:10:07 GMT

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