Finance and Accounting manager

Job description

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

What you will do

The Chief Accountant will manage all relevant accounting processes, ensures high quality of reporting baseline and achieves tax Compliance. 
The Chief Accountant will contribute to the maintenance of a strong internal control environment within the accounting function, ensuring VFS and Volvo Group policies and directives are correctly followed, and company is meeting its statutory and regulatory reporting requirements

Main activities and responsibilities
•    Maintain General Ledger
•    Ensure General Ledger (GL) reconciliations are implemented and executed, and policies are strictly followed
•    Drive and encourage daily control and monitoring within all accounting-relevant processes
•    Ensure that Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions are effectively managed
•    Preparing monthly financial statements according to local GAAP with bridge to IFRS& Group Policy in financial services in a correct, complete, and timely manner
•    Preparing monthly & quarterly statements/reports according to local GAAP towards Central Bank and Fiscal authorities in a correct, complete, and timely manner
•    Knowledge of local tax regulation and implications for the business results, guarantee tax compliance
•    Support and consult with operational functions across the organization within a framework of improving
•    Secure timely and correct Cash-Management 
•    Comment on key variances for internal and external reporting
•    Assist with special projects as required (upgrade/development of CMS, accounting system)
•    Be a professional business partner for (internal and external) auditors and external consultants (e.g. tax consultants)
•    Support business functions in delivering accounting and financial advice as needed
 

Who are you?

Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, you will need to have: 

Education and Professional Experience 
•    Bachelor’s Degree in financial accounting
•    Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role 
•    Strong understanding of local Accounting Standards and IFRS
•    Experience in financial service field would be an advantage

Competencies and Skills
•    Proven ability to challenge current practice, analyse and draw conclusions on findings
•    Analytical mind-set, highly meticulous, deadline oriented, well organized
•    Proven track record of problem solving and change implementation
•    High level of PC skills (Microsoft Excel, Power Point).
•    Strong team leadership
•    Advanced level of English (oral/written)
 

What’s in it for you?

We offer a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy:  

•    Opportunity to gain experience in a leading international company 
•    Dynamic and challenging work as part of a young and motivated team

Ready for the next move?

•    If you are curious to explore how we put our words into actions, follow us on LinkedIn and volvogroup.com.
•    If you want to make a real impact in your career, the transportation business is where you want to be. We look forward to meeting you.
•    Are you excited to bring your skills and disruptive ideas to the table? We can’t wait to hear from you. Apply today! 
•   Interested candidates for this position must submit a current resume or curriculum vitae in English to andrada.cerevcov@volvo.com by the end of the day on January 17, 2025. Only short–listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail. 

 

Who we are and what we believe in 
Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.

 

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group . Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities. 

 

At Volvo Financial Services , we are working together to shape the world we want to live in. As the captive finance arm of the Volvo Group, VFS provides financial services and solutions that meet the needs of our customers’ evolving business. Through our dedication to innovation, we support society in its adoption of sustainable transport and equipment solutions. VFS is headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, and serves Volvo Group customers and dealers in more than 50 markets.

Job Category:  Finance

Organization:  Volvo Financial Services

Travel Required:  No Travel Required

Requisition ID:  16640