VAT and Indirect Tax Experienced Expert

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 do we offer
Volvo Car Group has a complex business with a broad variety of issues in the area of VAT and Indirect Tax. The VAT and Indirect Tax function consist of four persons and has a global responsibility for VAT and Indirect Tax matters and is responsible to secure a correct, tax efficient and compliant VAT and Indirect Tax reporting within the group through continuous contact with a number of internal and external functions as well as in projects.

Group Tax is organized within Group Finance and consists of 25 persons in Sweden, US and China, specialized within corporate income tax, VAT, social security charges and transfer pricing. The work within Group Tax involves extensive contacts both within Volvo Cars and externally with tax authorities, consultancy firms etc. This gives a tremendous opportunity for broadened experience and networking within Volvo Cars and externally in Sweden and worldwide.


What you´ll do
For this VAT and Indirect Tax position within Group Tax, we are now looking for a person with strong knowledge about VAT and Indirect Tax who wants to be part of an active group in a dynamic environment. The position reports to Head of VAT and Indirect Tax.

As a VAT and Indirect Tax Experienced Expert you will actively participate in day-to-day business transactions and projects to analyze and approve from a VAT and Indirect Tax perspective. This means also to develop and improve compliance, procedures and controls within the VAT and Indirect Tax Area and monitor the Swedish VAT and Indirect Tax Return of Volvo Car Corporation.

With in-house advisory to different stakeholders in finance, foreign affiliates and other departments, you will ensure fulfilment of legal requirements. In addition you will support in the digitalization of the VAT and Indirect Tax area and train the organization within the area of VAT and Indirect taxes.

We see this role as challenging and you will build expertise within the VAT and Indirect Tax area, develop in functional leadership and continue to grow your understanding of the automotive and Volvo Cars business.


Do you fit the profile
* You have a University degree in Law or Finance, or equivalent
* Around 10 years of experience working with indirect taxes e.g. from large companies, Tax Agency, audit firm or similar experience
* Strong analytical capabilities with a strong sense for details
* Well-developed Business Acumen and integrity
* Knowledge in Accounting
* Experience in working and leading projects
* Excellent leadership skills
* Excellent argumentation and negotiation skills
* Fluent in English, oral and written


We find it meritorious if you have knowledge in customs, transfer pricing and system related VAT and Indirect Tax aspects.


Who you are
As a person you are a thorough change maker with a result driven mindset. You know how to build trust and collaborate to meet deadlines and with curiosity in your relationships, you’ll find the way to success and making difference.


How to learn more and apply
Does this sound like your next challenge? Kindly apply for this position through this portal no later than March 16th, but please note that selections will be running continuously. Please note that due to GDPR we cannot accept application through E-mail.
If you have additional questions regarding this opportunity please contact hiring manager Åse Müntzing at ase.muntzing@volvocars.com. For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact senior recruiter Malin Westman at malin.westman@volvocars.com.