Treasury Expert Accountant

Who are we?
Volvo Cars is a company on a mission; to bring traditional car manufacturing into a connected, sustainable and smart future.
Since 1927, we have been a brand known for our commitment to safety, creating innovative cars that make life less complicated for our consumers. In 2010, we decided to transform our business, resulting in a totally new generation of cars and technologies, as well as steady growth and record sales. Today, we’re expanding our global footprint in Europe, China and the US, and we’re on the lookout for new talent.
We are constantly pushing our own skills and abilities to drive change in the automobile industry like never before. We are looking for innovative, committed people to join us in this endeavour and create safe, sustainable and connected cars. We believe in the power of people and will challenge and support you to reach your full potential. Join us and be part of Volvo Cars’ journey into the future.

What we offer
You will be part of the Financial Accounting team that works globally with the purpose to drive value creation, and provide accounting expertise and guidance to make change happen. The Treasury Accounting team is responsible for accounting and reporting in closings, providing accounting expertise, and driving projects within the area of derivatives, loans, cash & bank, and inhouse cash. You have daily co-operation with our centrally Group Treasury function and our Cash and Bank team located in Madrid. You will also have close cooperation with other teams such as Group Accounting, Accounting Governance and Digital Finance. 

Volvo Car Corporation is a company that encourages people to take responsibility and drive for change.  

What you’ll do
You will hold one of our three positions within Treasury Accounting and your main area of responsibility will be accounting and reporting and projects related to financial instruments.  

Your tasks and responsibilities in this position will be (but not limited to):
•    Involved and responsible for monthly, quarterly, and yearly closing activities for Treasury Accounting
•    Accounting expert in business projects/new business models relating to Treasury accounting, in close cooperation with Group Treasury
•    Actively contribute to the improvement and standardization of current processes
•    Recognize the importance of digitalization and be able to contribute to projects related to the same
•    Delivering and continuously improving high-quality analyses with the purpose of providing assurance to our financial figures as well as providing valuable insights on a regular basis.
•    Involved in relevant notes for the Annual report of Volvo Car Corporation and Volvo Car Group 
•    Close cooperation with Group Treasury, Group Accounting, Cash and Bank and Inhouse Cash team in Madrid as well as other business functions in daily business and project matters.

Do you fit the profile?
To be successful in this role, you should have a strong interest and/or knowledge of treasury processes and systems including applicable accounting regulations. You are probably working for a global company with a focus on Treasury accounting or you have strong and broad qualified accounting skills and would like to broaden your area of expertise with Treasury accounting. 

If you have experience working in SAP R/3/S4 Hana, Hyperion FM and Quantum it’s an advantage. Your analysis and problem-solving techniques are strong, and you possess abilities to grasp the big picture. In addition to the above you have a university degree in Business Administration, 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. You need to be curious and be flexible to handle short notice situations. Strong cooperation skills and ability to engage people are important attributes.

How to learn more and apply?
Does this sound like your next challenge? Please apply for this position through our portal no later than the 10th of June. In your application please enclose CV and cover letter 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.