Senior Accountant - Volvo Car Corporation

Who are we?
Everything we do starts with people. Our purpose is to provide freedom to move, in a personal, sustainable and safe way. We are committed to simplifying our customers’ lives by offering better technology solutions that improve their impact on the world and bringing the most advanced mobility innovations to protect them, their loved ones and the people around them. 

Volvo Cars’ continued success is the result of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive working environment. The people of Volvo Cars are committed to making a difference in our world. Today, we are one of the most well-known and respected car brands, with over 40,000 employees across the globe. We believe in bringing out the best in each other and harnessing the true power of people. At Volvo Cars your career is designed around your talents and aspirations so you can reach your full potential. Join us on a journey of a lifetime as we create safety, autonomous driving and electrification technologies of tomorrow.

What you’ll do
You will be part of the Financial Accounting team, working primarily with dedicated accounting activities for the legal entities Volvo Car Corporation and its parent company Volvo Car AB. You will be responsible for specific month-end closing activities and/or a sub-process.

You will have close interactions with our Global Accounting Centre located in Madrid that is responsible for the rule-based accounting as well as Group Accounting and Group Tax. The position also includes activities such as monthly analyses, ad hoc accounting questions, accounting projects, statistical reporting, annual reports, and coordination with our external auditors.


Do you fit the profile?
To be successful in this role you should have a strong interest in accounting, curiosity for digitalization and the will to improve processes and solve ad hoc accounting questions in parallel when developing yourself. Your analytic capabilities and computer skills are strong, and you possess abilities to grasp the big picture.

If you have experience working in SAP R/3, Hyperion FM or OneStream it’s an advantage. In addition to the above you have a university degree in Business Administration, 4-5 years of relevant working experience and you are fluent in Swedish and English, both verbally and written.

Personal qualities as high integrity and ability to uphold standards of professionalism and confidentiality are valued. Flexibility and handle short notice situations. Since you will be member of a team and a key contact person, work well with others will be a key factor.


How to learn more and apply?
Does this sound like your next challenge? Please apply for this position through our portal no later than June 26, enclose CV and Cover letter written in English. Note that due to GDPR we cannot accept application through e-mail. Selections will be running continuously.

If you have additional questions regarding this opportunity, you are welcome to contact Ulrika Fredriksson, Senior Manager Financial Accounting at ulrika.fredriksson@volvocars.com. For questions regarding the recruitment process please contact senior recruiter Malin Westman at malin.westman@volvocars.com.

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