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

Company description:

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.

Volvo Penta, a world-leading supplier of engines and complete drive systems for marine and industrial applications. You will be part of a global and diverse team of highly skilled professionals who works with passion, trust each other and embraces change to stay ahead. We make our customers win.

Are you ready to take your next step within the Volvo Group? Financial Control & Accounting Penta - is looking for an experienced Chief Accountant & Team Leader to strengthen our team.

Financial Control & Accounting (FCA) is a global finance organization in Group Finance responsible for securing finance and tax compliance, accounting and financial reporting for most Divisions, Business Areas and Group Functions in Volvo Group. FCA also hosts our Finance Global Delivery Center providing qualitative, process efficient, automated finance deliveries. We are a truly global organization with around 1400 highly professional colleagues in more than 50 countries, closely integrated with local business operations.

Our mission is to secure accurate and timely financial reporting and compliance with the Volvo Group. We aspire to lead finance and compliance through excellence and innovation.

As Chief Accountant and Team Leader, you will lead Volvo Penta’s accounting processes and coordinate the work of FCA Penta Financial Controllers. You will be accountable for accurate, efficient and compliant financial reporting for Volvo Penta, and contribute to strategic investigations, drive improvements and support decision-making across the value chain. You will also represent Accounting in relevant projects and initiatives.

You will coordinate the daily work, resource planning and collaboration of three Financial Controllers based in Sweden. You will also work closely with Finance Global Delivery Center teams in Poland and India, which handle day-to-day accounting activities. Your key stakeholders will include external auditors, other finance functions and Volvo Penta Business Control teams.

Key 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

You are an experienced accounting professional who combines strong technical knowledge with energy to drive financial priorities in a dynamic environment. You are comfortable with leading and coordinating work across functions, locations, and cultures. You communicate clearly, act with integrity, and engage stakeholders to make progress toward shared goals.

You have an analytical and well-organized approach, and you proactively improve processes while maintaining a strong focus on quality and compliance.

Qualifications

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

This position is based in Gothenburg, Sweden and requires occasional travel.

Last application date: November 2nd 2026

Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted continuously, so don’t wait!

In selecting candidates, we look for a match with our team’s culture, experience, and mindset. The ideal candidate brings both a winning attitude and the ability to deliver results.

As part of the recruitment process, a background check as well as alcohol and drug testing may be conducted. You will be informed if applicable.

We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.

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.