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.
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Financial Control & Accounting (FCA) is part of Group Finance with the responsibility to ensure that the financial performance is correctly reflected for Business Areas, Truck Divisions, Group Functions and legal entities. FCA also provides local tax administration and compliance, as well as global shared services through our Accounting Services delivery centers, with high-quality and process-efficient service deliveries. We are approximately 1 400 employees with a global footprint in 50+ countries, working closely integrated with local business operations. We continuously strive to develop and automate our processes and to further strengthen our role as a key business partner. FCA drives quality and efficiency through lean optimization, digitalization and offshoring.
What you will do
As Chief Accountant, you will ensure accurate, efficient and compliant financial reporting. Initially you will lead and develop the financial reporting activities for the legal entity Volvo Autonomous Solutions (VAS) AB. This role is central within the finance organization and involves close collaboration with the Finance Manager, Controllers, Shared Service Centers, external auditors and Business Control functions. You will play a key role in strengthening internal controls, driving improvements and contributing to the overall financial strategy.
Key Responsibilities
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Secure general ledger accounting and daily financial operations.
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Secure the quality and delivery of monthly, quarterly and annual financial closings.
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Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and reporting standards, including RFR2 and IFRS.
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Ensure completion of all statutory and compliance reporting.
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Act as the main point of contact for auditors.
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Guide and develop the accounting team (locally and/or within SSC structures).
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Drive improvements in accounting and financial reporting processes.
Your future team
You will be joining the FCA Group & Sweden team for TTI Technology, VAS & VE in Gothenburg, reporting to the FCA Director for the same team. You will collaborate with a broad network of colleagues within FCA, VAS and the rest of the Volvo Group. You will work closely with local Financial Controllers and Accounting Services support teams located in Poland and India. In addition, you will have close cooperation with Headquarter functions and Business Control functions within VAS.
Who are you?
We are looking for someone with a strong background in accounting who thrives in a role that combines operational responsibility with continuous improvement and a strategic mindset.
You are analytical, well organized and act with high integrity. To be successful in this position, you have an entrepreneurial mindset – you spot opportunities, you can engage stakeholders and you drive change and improvements. You have excellent collaboration and communication skills and enjoy working across functions and cultures.
Qualifications
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At least 5-8 years of experience in qualified accounting within a larger company or group environment.
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Full professional proficiency in written and spoken Swedish and English. No exceptions.
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University degree in finance, accounting or equivalent.
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Strong knowledge of RFR2 and IFRS.
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Solid experience from statutory and compliance reporting.
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Strong drive to develop accounting and financial processes in a global setting.
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Strong ability to communicate, engage and drive towards a target vision.
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Proactive and service-minded, with high integrity.
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Enjoy functional leadership and working in teams.
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Experience of shared service center setups or outsourced flows.
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Skills in SAP S/4HANA are considered a merit.
What’s in it for you?
You will join a team of highly skilled and professional colleagues, with the opportunity to build an extensive network within the Volvo Group and to learn, develop and grow. Being part of the Volvo Group will also give you multiple career opportunities, both within Sweden and internationally. You will become part of a company culture based on our values: Customer Success, Trust, Passion, Change and Performance.
Ready for the next move?
This position is based in Gothenburg, Sweden and requires occasional travel.
Last application date is 2026-04-01. Please send your application as soon as possible, applications are reviewed continuously.
We look forward to your application!
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**Who we are and what we believe in **
We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.
Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.
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, 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.