Senior Accountant (Project)

Volvo Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sustainable transport solutions is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their Financial Control & Accounting Team in Johannesburg. This temporary role involves managing a team, ensuring compliance with IFRS, and overseeing financial reporting. Ideal candidates will be Chartered Accountants with significant experience in financial processes and a passion for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 4+ years' experience in a similar role.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting principles and regulations.
• Experience managing a team of accountants.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support a team of financial accountants.
• Oversee daily accounting operations and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Coordinate and facilitate external audits for the legal entity.

Skills

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA(SA))

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

What you will do

The Volvo Group drives prosperity through transport solutions, offering trucks, buses, construction equipment, power solutions for marine and industrial applications, financing, and services that increase our customers' uptime and productivity.

Founded in [year missing], the Volvo Group is committed to shaping the future landscape of sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions.

Countless career opportunities are offered across the group's leading brands and entities that share a culture of Trust, Passion, High Performance, Change, and Customer Success.

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 with local legislation. If you are looking for a new challenge and have a particular interest in accounting, financial processes, and continuous improvement, this is the position for you.

We offer an interesting job opportunity, in a team-oriented work environment, with access to a professional and global network.

The main Purpose of the Job

We are looking for an experienced and passionate person with a particular interest in financial processes and continuous improvement to join our Financial Control & Accounting Team (South EMEA) within the Volvo Group.

Within FCA South EMEA, you will be part of a global and diverse team of skilled and high-performing professionals who work with energy, passion, and respect towards each other to become the world leader in sustainable transport solutions.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Accountant to temporarily backfill the role of Senior Accountant.

This position is critical as a Senior Accountant will be fully dedicated to a significant project.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the Senior Accountant's duties during this period.

The Senior Accountant is the functional leader for a team of 4 people, ensuring and executing reporting to the Volvo Group according to IFRS and responsible for local accounting and financial compliance for the legal entity VGSA.

The Project Senior Accountant reports to the Chief Accountant South Africa.

This position is temporary for a period of two years.

Job Objectives

• Manage and support a team of financial accountants.
• Oversee daily accounting operations and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Overall responsible for the monthly reporting to the Volvo Group.
• Support stakeholders through the entire closing process and accounting inquiries.
• Coordinate and facilitate external audits for the legal entity.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, IFRS, and financial policies and procedures (FPP).
• Drive daily control and monitor all relevant accounting processes and recommend performance improvements, where needed.
• Monthly report financial performance to the Chief Financial Officer and the Director of FCA.
• Continuously monitor movements in high-risk financial statement items.
• Approve and review all balance sheet reconciliations (BSR) in a timely manner.
• Perform any other duties reasonably assigned by your manager.

Who are you? Do you dream big?

We do too, and we are excited to grow together.

In this role, you will bring:

Qualifications & Job Experience

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)).
• 4+ years' experience in a similar role.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and regulations.
• Experience presenting and explaining complex information to stakeholders.
• Experience managing a team of accountants.

Key Competencies

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication in English (verbal and written).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse team.
• Proficient in financial software (SAP) and Microsoft Office.
• An analytical and driven individual with high integrity, known for a structured and well-organized approach to work.
• Solution-oriented mindset, handling matters logically and systematically.
• Demonstrate a can-do attitude and initiative.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Identify key control points within processes and ensure adherence to mitigate financial reporting risks.
• Strong ethical compass and not afraid to speak up.

Shortlisted candidates must complete and sign personal verification permission, consent, and indemnity declarations, to perform reference, criminal, credit, qualification, vetting, and other checks as deemed necessary.

Volvo Group Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

We encourage applications from people with disabilities.

Application Closing Date: 02 June [year missing]

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

Who we are and what we believe in

Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive in a safe and supportive environment.

We are committed to removing barriers to entry, so even if you feel you may not meet every qualification, please apply and let us decide.

Joining Volvo Group offers you the opportunity to be part of a global leader in sustainable transport solutions, making a difference every day.

Our mission and vision drive us to develop innovative, safe, and sustainable transport solutions, creating countless career opportunities for talented individuals worldwide.

Group Finance contributes to realizing the Volvo Group's vision by providing 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, diverse team of highly skilled professionals who work with passion, trust, and embrace change to stay ahead.

We make our customers win.