Our team within IKEA

Ingka Investments is one of the 3 pillars of the Ingka Group, acting as a strategic partner to Ingka Retail (IKEA stores) and Ingka Centres, by securing financial strength for future growth and by making investments that contribute to making Ingka Group the world’s leading multichannel home furnishing retailer and to achieving its People & Planet Positive strategy. Ingka Investments’ mission is to lead with purposeful investments, enabling Ingka Group’s long-term growth and financial strength. We want to position Ingka Group as a unique, responsible, and trusted investor.

Wood is an essential part of the IKEA identity. We invest in forestland because we believe we can play an important role in supplying wood from more sustainable sources for our everyday lives. Responsible wood sourcing is crucial for a healthier planet, a more sustainable future and more balanced ecosystems for generations to come.

What you need to know

• This role is Permanent, Full-time (hybrid working model).
• The location for the role is Ingka Investments Service Office in Tauranga.
• As part of the recruitment process this role requires a pre-employment check for final candidates.

About this work area

As Accounting & Reporting Specialist your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Preparation of annual financial statements in accordance with New Zealand Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Supporting the Financial Controller with audit preparation, including audit schedules, supporting documentation, and auditor queries.
• Responsibility for timely and accurate month-end reporting, including preparation, review, and posting of journals with appropriate documentation and approvals.
• Preparation and maintenance of balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Supporting and maintaining internal controls, ensuring compliance with company policies and financial governance requirements.
• Assisting with forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis as required.

Ingka Investments Management NZ is looking for an Accounting & Reporting Specialist to join our Forestland team here in Aotearoa New Zealand. The role is based in Tauranga and supports our local forestry operations, as well as the reporting needs across our national and international forest portfolio.

In this role, you’ll help deliver clear, accurate financial information and analysis that supports day‑to‑day decisions within the New Zealand Forestland business. You’ll be working alongside a small, supportive team and contributing to a growing operational environment.

You’ll bring a good understanding of New Zealand company obligations, including GAAP, tax, and statistical reporting, as well as governance and compliance. Your background includes around two years’ experience in accounting or finance, and ideally with some forestry knowledge being advantageous.

To be considered for this role experience in the following is ideal:

• Worked in the New Zealand forest industry.
• Accounting, Financial management.
• Auditing financial and business processes.
• Excellent reporting, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proven capability in data analysis, and turning data into clear, meaningful insights.
• Experience working with financial and reporting systems that support robust data management and analysis.
• Project implementation in particular developing new systems and ways of working.