Financial Accountant | Volvo

Volvo Careers – Financial Accountant

As a Financial Accountant, you will be accountable for executing essential accounting tasks in compliance with local regulations and IFRS reporting standards. Collaborating closely with the Financial Manager, you’ll ensure adherence to internal and external deadlines, participate in monthly result consolidation, and contribute to the development of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts. This role, based in Johannesburg, South Africa, is part of the VFS Europe South West, Australia, Africa, encompassing several countries including France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, UK, Ireland, Australia, and South Africa.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform accurate and timely month-end closing procedures for precise reporting.
• Execute tax reporting in accordance with local regulations, handling queries and variances.
• Prepare and deliver financial reports complying with local laws, IFRS, and Volvo Group standards.
• Maintain a complete and accurate general ledger by posting journal entries and reconciling accounts.
• Manage daily banking transactions and monitor liquidity.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the accounting and finance functions.
• Assist in annual audit preparations and ensure adherence to internal controls.
• Provide ad-hoc reports and analyses to support local and regional management decisions.
• Support relevant compliance activities and conduct research as needed.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or B.Com Honours.
• Professional qualification in financial accounting (e.g., CPA, CIMA, ACA, ACCA).
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in financial accounting, reporting, consolidation, financial planning, business analysis, and tax, preferably in the financial service industry.
• Prior experience in Financial Services, Banking, or related sectors is advantageous.
• Familiarity with financial services and relevant IFRS reporting standards (e.g., IFRS 16, IFRS 9).
• Proficiency in multi-national reporting and planning procedures is preferred.
• Working knowledge of VFS and Volvo Group accounting and finance systems is desirable.
• Fluency in English (written and verbal) is essential.

Key Competencies:

• Understanding of financial services products and usage-based finance concepts is beneficial.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in MS Office applications, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated personal credibility, integrity, and ethics.
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with stakeholders.

Note to Applicants:

Shortlisted candidates will undergo personal verification processes including reference, criminal, credit, qualification, and vetting checks as necessary.