Expert Accountant Group Accounting i Göteborg

Let’s create change together

Nothing beats being part of positive change. Volvo Cars is on a truly exciting journey, working in a fast-paced global environment to break new ground in almost every aspect of our operations. Electrification, Autonomous Drive and Shared Mobility are enablers for our purpose – freedom to move in a personal, sustainable, and safe way.

We are looking for curious, creative people who want to change the world through innovative thinking. Right now, we have an exciting job opening for you as an Expert Accountant to Group Accounting.

 

Who are we
At Finance, you are part of a global team that drives business performance to realize objectives set out in Volvo Car Group’s Corporate Strategy. In cooperation with colleagues in other business units worldwide, you provide financial expertise and guidance.

The Group Accounting team consists today of twelve dedicated employees. We are responsible for Volvo Cars consolidation and for providing financial data on Group level to Volvo Car Group to ensure timely, accurate and uniform data to internal and external parties.

Together with us you can push your own professional skills, develop yourself, grow and drive change with committed people. Right now, we are in an exciting transformation process where you have an opportunity to contribute and make your mark – come and create this new future with us!

What you’ll do

As an Expert within Group Accounting you will be part of our responsibility to prepare Group Financial statements in accordance to IFRS requirements. Our deliveries include the financial sections of Group Annual Reports and all Interim Reports.

Other responsibilities that you will be a part of, is coordination of Group external audit, external reporting to owners and Group Actual Analysis. The reporting is prepared for both internal and external stakeholders, which requires extensive contact with different organizations within Finance as well as with external auditors.

Being an Expert in our team, you will provide guidance to the organization in IFRS related questions and participate in accounting related projects within digitalization, processes and governance as well as continuous development of the Group Accounting function.

More in detailed you’ll ensure closing checklists, group instructions, and being first point of contact to sustainability related questions and reporting, ensuring accuracy of reporting related to Tangible Assets and handle the IFRS 16 bookings, just to mention a few responsibilities for this role.

Working in our team gives you a big opportunity to a wide circle of contacts within Volvo Cars, working globally and cross-functionally, as well as getting a comprehensive view of our financial activities.

Do you fit the profile

You have an academic degree within Finance or Accounting with extended accounting and consolidation experience, and still a genuine interest in the field. Further, we value that you’re knowledgeable within IFRS policy, plus previous involvements in global finance operations.

Since Volvo Car Groups external reports are presented in both English and Swedish, it is essential that you are fluent in both languages, verbal and written. And along with that, excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

We warmly welcome positive, flexible, driven and solution-oriented mindset into Volvo Cars. For this role taking ownership and motivation to work independently, is highly appreciated. Finally, you are known as a person working in a structured and well-organized way to accomplish result.


How to learn more and apply

Have we sparked your interest yet? Please apply for this no later than December 18th, enclose CV and cover letter written in English. Note that due to GDPR we cannot accept applications through e-mail. We will be reviewing applications continuously, so don't wait to apply.

If you have additional questions regarding this opportunity, you are welcome to contact hiring manager Helena Ekberg helena.ekberg@volvocars.com or responsible recruiter Malin Westman malin.westman@volvocars.com. Welcome with your application!

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About Volvo Car Group

The future belongs to those who are empowered by a great idea and have the ability to carry it out. At Volvo Car Group, our vision is clear: "To be the world's most progressive and desired luxury car brand" by simplifying people's lives. We have bold targets when it comes to innovation, sales and customer satisfaction and to make this happen, we need talented people on board. People with passion, energy, business sense and the drive to innovate.

People that want to create the next generation Volvo cars in a global, dynamic and respectful environment. We will support you to reach your full potential. Join us on this exciting journey into the future.