Job Description

Organization

Volvo Trucks

Position Description

Financial Control and Accounting (FCA) is the accounting department within the Volvo Group, responsible for financial compliance in terms of the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as well as compliance to local legislation.

The main purpose of the job is to be part of the FCA South EMEA team, responsible for organising, planning and executing key projects pertaining to internal controls, processes and procedures within FCA. Within FCA South EMEA you will be part of a global and diverse team of skilled and high-performance professionals who work with passion and trust each other in an open and positive atmosphere.

Reporting: You will report directly to the Director FCA South Africa.

Job Objectives:

• Identify key processes and procedures impacting the financial records requiring improvement.
• Drive assigned projects and ensure successful completion within the given deadline.
• Prepare detailed project plans and provide weekly status updates to the Director FCA.
• Maintain an audit trail for all assigned projects.
• Ensure clear and concise communications to all stakeholders.
• Liaise with the System and Process Leader to prepare process documentation and provide training to FCA and Business Stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and financial policies and procedures (FPP).
• Secure adherence from a financial reporting risk perspective.
• Any other duties reasonably assigned by your manager.

Qualification & Job Experience:

• Experience in improving processes and procedures.
• Understanding the Volvo business operations preferable.
• Change management experience.
• Understanding of accounting principles.

Key Competencies:

• A holistic business and process awareness and understand the link to the financial statements.
• High level of accuracy and reliability.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to initiate and drive projects independently.
• Analytical and driven person with high integrity and with a structured, and well-organized way of working.
• Solution-oriented mindset who deals with projects in a logical and structured manner, and a can-do-attitude and not afraid of taking own initiative.
• Strong ethical compass and not afraid to speak up.

Short listed candidates must complete and sign personal verification permission, consent and indemnity declarations, to inter alia perform reference, criminal, credit, qualification, vetting process (if applicable to position) and any other checks deemed necessary.

Volvo Group Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd is an affirmative action, equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage people with disability to apply.

Functional Area

Finance & Control

Travel Required (maximum)

Occasional Travel

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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 Trucks you will be part of leading the way towards a sustainable transport industry. For nearly a century we have been innovating for people - to make life easier, better and safer. Driving progress is our promise to customers, to the industry and to society. At Volvo Trucks we share a curiosity to learn, we work with passion and we embrace change to stay ahead. Join us, together we move the world we want to live in.

Employment/Assignment Type

Temporary

Last application date

24-Nov-2023

Volvo Group