Chief Accountant & Team Leader Volvo Penta, Financial Control & Accounting

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In short

Volvo Penta is seeking an experienced Chief Accountant & Team Leader to manage accounting processes and ensure compliant financial reporting in Gothenburg, Sweden. This role involves leading a team, driving process improvements, and collaborating with global finance functions.

Responsibilities

Lead Volvo Penta’s accounting processes and ensure alignment with local and Group accounting principles
Coordinate the work and deliverables of the FCA Penta Financial Controller team
Own and drive the closing process, ensuring timely, high-quality monthly, quarterly and annual financial closes
Ensure accurate general ledger accounting, daily financial operations, account reconciliations and reporting controls
Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and reporting standards, including RFR2 and IFRS, and oversee statutory and other compliance reporting
Own the annual report process for AB Volvo Penta and act as the main point of contact for external auditors
Represent FCA in relevant projects, initiatives and decision-making forums, contributing with accounting and financial expertise and helping set priorities
Drive continuous improvement, standardization and efficiency in accounting and financial reporting processes

Requirements

At least 7 years of relevant accounting experience in a large company or group environment
Solid experience in statutory and compliance reporting
Proactive mindset, with the drive to take ownership and improve ways of working
Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions
Full professional proficiency in written and spoken Swedish and English

Desired Qualifications

Experience coordinating or leading a team is an advantage
Experience working with shared service centers or outsourced processes is an advantage

Benefits

Occasional travel
Permanent position
Work with next-gen technologies and collaborative teams
Opportunity to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions
Global career opportunities within Volvo Group

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About Volvo Group

The Volvo Group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine and industrial engines. The Group also provides complete solutions for financing and service. The Volvo Group, with its headquarters in Gothenburg, employs about 100,000 people, has production facilities in 18 countries and sells its products in more than 190 markets.\n\n

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