About this role
Preferred academic degree and experience: • Academic degree in economy/ finance or equivalent education • Minimum three years of advanced experience in the field of accounting within the Volvo Group • Experience from SAP R/3, BCS and BEX • Thorough knowledge of Excel, Word and Outlook • Experience from ACC Finance & Accounting processes • Experience from Business Control processes • Knowledge about IFRS, FPP and local GAAP • Good command of English both verbal and written Preferred personal profile: • Team player with a strong drive and a positive attitude • Have an open attitude to work in a changing environment (flexible) • Highly developed problem solving and analytical skills (holistic view with an eye for details) • Able to build relationships, network and teamwork with all stakeholders in a virtual international environment • Strong customer/partner & quality focus and a personal drive to reach the set objectives and targets • Proactive on problem solving • Able to work independently, in teams and through others • Genuine interest in accounting • Communication skills • Able to prioritize This is a great opportunity to broaden skills/competencies and develop both professionally and personally together with a team of highly skilled and engaged colleagues. This position is also included in a recruitment base for a future position as Chief Accountant. The Volvo Group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine and industrial engines under the leading brands Volvo, Renault Trucks, Mack, UD Trucks, Eicher, SDLG, Terex Trucks, Prevost, Nova Bus, UD Bus, Sunwin Bus and Volvo Penta. Accounting & Company Control (ACC) is the accounting department within the Volvo Group, responsible for financial compliance in all legal entities. Financial compliance is defined as meeting all statutory requirements and internal Volvo Group requirements as described in policies, directives and in Financial Policies and Procedures (FPP). Company Control secures financial compliance in all legal entities in close cooperation with relevant stakeholders through the ACC responsible and the Chief Accountant roles. Company control also manages the local tax administration and local treasury related tasks in accordance with directions and approvals from Corporate Functions. Reviews the legal entity finance and are proactive regarding risk management, funding and capitalization while securing adherence to Volvo Group Policies, directives and instructions. Job description: You will work in close co-operation with Chief Accountant for Volvo Truck Corporation and support him in specific areas of his responsibility such as: - Deliver the complete financial statement for legal entity in the consolidation system BCS. The delivery should be aligned with relevant chapters of FPP and other guidelines (including local GAAP) for financial reporting - Drive daily control and monitoring within all relevant accounting processes - Ensure completion of all statutory and compliance reporting for the legal entity - Ensure that Disclosure Checklist, or similar tool/checklist is completed - Consolidate, report and deliver monthly and annual closing of the legal entity results - Coordinate and facilitate audits for the legal entity - Ensure compliance with internal control objectives, local GAAP’s and Financial Policies and Procedures - Manage the monthly end closing process, business consolidation system reporting and preparation for annual audit - Support the different stakeholders throughout the entire closing process – not only within own function/ organisation You will be working both independently and in teams. The Volvo Group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine and industrial engines under the leading brands Volvo, Renault Trucks, Mack, UD Trucks, Eicher, SDLG, Terex Trucks, Prevost, Nova Bus, UD Bus, Sunwin Bus and Volvo Penta. Volvo Group Finance contributes to realizing the vision of the Volvo Group by developing and providing a wide range of expert services from financial planning to accounting, business controlling, M&As, real estate services, financial reporting and investor relations. With Volvo Group Finance you will be part of a global and diverse team of highly skilled professionals who work with passion, trust each other and embrace change to stay ahead. We make our customers win.