Expert Accountant - Sales, Inventory and Warranty

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Expert Accountant – Sales, Inventory and Warranty 
Gothenburg, Sweden

Want to drive change in the automotive business?
At Volvo Cars, we are making bold digital visions come true. Volvo Cars is on an ambitious journey to redefine the customer experience in automotive through digital technology. 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 and creative people who want to change the world through innovative thinking in positions as Expert Accountant within Sales, Inventory and Warranty Business.

What we offer:
We’re on a truly exciting journey, working together in a fast-paced global environment to break new ground in almost every aspect of our operations. At Finance, you are part of a global team that drives business performance in order to realize the objectives set out in Volvo Car Group’s Corporate Strategy. Here, at Finance within Volvo Car, you can push your own professional skills and drive change together with committed people. You will be part of a global team and co-operate with colleagues in other business units and functions globally, with the purpose to drive value creation, provide accounting expertise and guidance to make change happen. Volvo Car Corporation is a company that encourage people to take responsibility and work independently.  At Volvo Cars, You are sitting in the driver seat of your own career, the Sky is the limit!

What you’ll do:
You will drive change and work close with the business operations as well as with the controlling function. Collaboration is key and will bring you deep knowledge in our current and future core business. The stronger you grow, your responsibilities will increase and there is really no limit to where your creative mind can lead you. To get there, you need to fully understand the business operations and be able to translate complex events into the language of accounting and financial reporting.

You will develop a strong network within the company which will not just help you but also our joint journey into electrification and direct consumer business. Your strong communication skills will make this happen and create ripples on the water.

As we are, with great speed, heading into a digitalized world which enables many new revenue streams, you will lead by example and guide your colleagues into the extreme importance of the same.

Your role encompasses delivering and continuously improving high quality processes with the purpose of providing assurance to our financial figures as well as providing valuable insights on a regular basis.

Major business projects will be a big part of your daily tasks and you will be the accounting speaking partner in the same. You will always be backed up by highly experienced colleagues. Team work!

Do you fit the profile?
Personality is key! You are committed and collaborate with passion to bring not just yourself, but also your colleagues to the next level. Responsibility drives you and your leadership skills help you to drive change management in your area, i.e. you are very comfortable with challenging existing processes and mind-sets. You grasp the big picture with ease.

Interest and understanding of technology and IT systems in general is important and programming experience is not a disadvantage.

You have a great sense for figures and analysis comes easy for you since you are logical and enjoyed mathematics back in school. Skills to manage, analyze and interpret large volumes of data are very valuable.

In addition to the above, you have of course expert accounting skills, very high knowledge in accounting and financial reporting, excellent analysis skills and deep understanding in IFRS. You most likely have a University degree in Finance and/or relevant work experience.

How to learn more and apply:
Does this sound like your next challenge? Kindly apply for this position through the career portal by no later than 30th January 2023 - selections will be running continuously so don’t delay with your application. Please note that due to GDPR we cannot accept application through E-mail. If you have additional questions regarding the position please contact hiring manager Lars Fogelin at lars.fogelin@volvocars.com, and for questions about the recruitment process, please contact senior recruiter Roza Cizek at roza.cizek@volvocars.com.

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