Director Group Accounting & Consolidation

Group Accounting & Consolidation is a function within Group Reporting Tax & Control with responsibility for governance of the Volvo Group consolidation process, development and implementation of accounting policies (IFRS) for the Volvo Group and the external financial reporting including related processes. This responsibility includes ownership of accounting instructions, time tables and structures in financial systems.


The position
In this position you will work closely together with our VP Head of Group Accounting & Consolidation in all kind of complex accounting matters. As a Director Group Accounting and Consolidation you will independently drive and coordinate projects to secure appropriate accounting treatment, both from a theoretical and from a practical perspective. You are used to embrace complex structures to gain an overall understanding. With a holistic Volvo Group perspective you represent Group Accounting in accounting discussions with top management and external auditors. You are not afraid to take decisions but you have a feeling for when anchoring is needed.

Within Group Accounting you will be part of a global and diverse team of skilled and high performance professionals who work with passion and trust each other in an open and positive atmosphere with a lot of discussions and laugh’s. Even though everyone has their own area of expertise we are willing to give each other a helping hand when needed.


The Director Group Accounting & Consolidation reports to VP Head of Group Accounting & Consolidation.


Core responsibilities
Independently lead the Group Accounting department thru complex accounting matters and M&A projects
Be a functional leader in accounting matters across the Volvo Group
Hold a holistic view to connect experts in different accounting areas
Lead and coordinate discussions with external auditors
Support the VP Head of Group Accounting in all kinds of accounting related questions



Your profile:
Academic degree in Accounting
Minimum of ten years’ accounting experience preferably combined with consolidation experience
Experience from an Audit firm and/or the accounting department of a large company or group
Experience from leading leaders
Fully proficient in IFRS
Ability to work independently
Significant experience from multi-cultural and global finance operations
Fluent in English and Swedish both verbal and written
Excellent communication skills
Collaboration skills



Who are you?
To be successful in this position:
You are a natural leader who are used to take the chair in a team
You have a solution oriented mindset who deals with different matters in a logical and structured manner
You have a can-do-attitude and not afraid of taking own initiative
You have a genuine interest in accounting combined with analytical skills
You have an open attitude to work in a changing environment (flexible)
You have high integrity and are a true team player and you contribute with good team spirit



For further information please contact:
Anki Walldén, VP, Group Accounting & Consolidation, +46 73 902 15 57
Håkan Persson, HR Business Partner, +46 31 3223102