About this role
<p><span style="font-size:18.0pt"><strong>It’s all about people</strong></span><br><span style="font-size:14.0pt">We put people at the centre of everything we do. Being curious about what the people around us need and want is key to creating safe, personalised and sustainable mobility solutions. If you believe in the power of people and share our respect for human-centric innovation, you'll thrive at Volvo Cars. We are people who care about other people. With us, you’ll be surrounded by brilliant, curious colleagues all committed to making a difference.<br><br></span></p><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:24.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Let's introduce ourselves</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-size:14.0pt">You will be part of our Global accounting delivery team within our Finance function, based in Gothenburg, and responsible to ensure accurate financial reporting according to applicable accounting standards. We collaborate across functions and geographies to:</span></p> <p><br><span style="font-size:14.0pt">• Drive value creation</span><br><span style="font-size:14.0pt">• Ensure compliance and provide accounting expertise</span><br><span style="font-size:14.0pt">• Improve and standardise processes</span><br><span style="font-size:14.0pt">• Enable digitalisation and continuous improvements</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Whether you join as a Senior Accountant supporting the accounting activities of one of our Sales Companies (e.g., UK, Canada) or as an Expert Accountant focusing on Related Parties & Intercompany, you will play a key role in safeguarding financial quality and enabling change. </span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:24.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What you'll do</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Depending on your level (Senior or Expert), your responsibilities may include:</span></p> <p><br><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Core Responsibilities Across All Roles</span><br><span style="font-size:14.0pt">• Deliver monthly, quarterly, and yearly closing activities</span><br><span style="font-size:14.0pt">• Ensure high-quality, compliant accounting and reporting in line with IFRS and relevant local standards</span><br><span style="font-size:14.0pt">• Support audits and ensure timely, accurate deliverables</span><br><span style="font-size:14.0pt">• Collaborate with Group Accounting, Tax, Global Accounting Centre Madrid, local controlling teams, and other business functions</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Senior Accountant Focus (NSC UK / NSC Canada)</span><br><span style="font-size:14.0pt">• Manage the accounting activities for a Sales Company (market-specific responsibility)</span><br><span style="font-size:14.0pt">• Act as a key accounting partner for local controlling teams</span><br><span style="font-size:14.0pt">• Represent Global Accounting Delivery in mid-complex initiatives and projects</span><br><span style="font-size:14.0pt">• Coordinate and ensure completion for Annual Reports </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Expert Accountant Focus (Related Parties & Intercompany)</span><br><span style="font-size:14.0pt">• Lead accounting and reporting related to Related Parties and Intercompany activities</span><br><span style="font-size:14.0pt">• Support notes for the Volvo Car Corporation & Group Annual Reports</span><br><span style="font-size:14.0pt">• Act as an accounting expert for new business models and projects</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:24.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What you'll bring</b></H2> </div><div><p style="font-size:14.0pt">• Good understanding of accounting processes, financial control frameworks and IFRS<br>• Solid analytical skills and ability to interpret complex financial information<br>• Ability to plan, prioritise and deliver on commitments<br>• Strong communication skills — able to explain accounting topics clearly to various stakeholders<br>• High integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality<br>• Curiosity, flexibility, and a proactive approach to problem solving<br>• Collaboration skills and the ability to build relationships across teams and markets<br>• Experience with SAP R/3 or S4 Hana, Onestream (advantage but not required)<br>• Ability to see the big picture while ensuring accuracy<br>• University degree in Business Administration; fluency in English </p></div></div></div><p><span style="font-size:18.0pt"><strong>Volvo Cars. For Life.</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18.0px">For nearly a century, Volvo Cars has empowered people to move freely in a personal, sustainable and safe way. Today, we are driving bold advancements in electrification, sustainability and automotive safety. To realise our ambitious vision, we are seeking innovative minds who are ready to tackle the challenges of tomorrow – today. <br><br></span><span style="font-size:18.0px">At Volvo Cars, we believe extraordinary things are achieved by ordinary people with a passion for making a difference. If you’re inspired by the opportunity to help redefine the future of mobility, we invite you to be part of our journey.<br><br></span><span style="font-size:18.0pt"><strong>Ready to take the next step?</strong></span><br><span style="font-size:18.0px">Submit your CV in English and tell us why you’re the ideal candidate for a role at Volvo Cars. Applications must be received no later than 21st of July 2026. You will receive a confirmation email after your submission. </span><span style="font-size:18.0px"><br><br></span><span style="font-size:18.0px">As part of the recruitment process, the final candidates will undergo a background check.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:18.0px">As you may be aware, the summer holidays bring about a time when many employees take their annual vacations to rest and recharge. While we strive to maintain our efficiency and promptly review applications, we anticipate some temporary disruptions/delays in the recruitment process. <br><br></span><span style="font-size:14.0pt">We welcome your application!</span></p>