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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. Job description: Financial Control & Accounting (FCA) is a part of Group Finance with the responsibility to secure that 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 delivery centers in Accounting Services with quality focused and process efficient service deliveries. We are approximately 1.400 employees with a global footprint in 50+ countries closely integrated with local business operations. Are you looking to grow your career in tax and take your next professional step in a global environment? You could be our next VAT Specialist, joining our team in Gothenburg. What you will do in your new role As a VAT Specialist, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate and compliant VAT reporting for Swedish Volvo legal entities. Your main responsibilities will include preparing VAT returns and reports, supporting foreign VAT registrations, and handling excise duties. You will work closely with colleagues across the organization, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing. In this role, you will ensure that all VAT reporting meets Swedish regulations, Swedish GAAP, and internal AB Volvo guidelines and quality standards. You will also actively contribute to the ongoing improvement and digitalization of our VAT compliance processes, helping to drive efficiency and innovation within the department. If you are passionate about tax compliance, eager to work in a dynamic team, and ready to make a real impact, we look forward to your application! Your future team You will be joining the FCA Group & Sweden team of VAT Specialists reporting to the Manager of Tax and VAT Specialists. You will have a broad network of colleagues within FCA and the Volvo Group. You will have a fantastic opportunity to broaden your skills and competencies together with a team of highly skilled and dedicated colleagues. The VAT team is responsible for overall high quality and compliant VAT accounting and reporting. As of today, our team consists of six VAT specialists. Profile description: Who are you? To thrive in this role, you bring a professional mindset and a genuine passion for VAT and accounting. You are a person of integrity who can work independently, yet you value collaboration and enjoy being part of a dedicated team. Your strong communication and interpersonal skills enable you to build effective relationships and drive positive change. You are highly organized and approach challenges with a problem-solving attitude. With your analytical skills, you actively seek opportunities to improve processes and embrace digital solutions, leveraging tax technologies such as Alteryx and Power BI. Your commitment to excellence and team spirit makes you a valuable contributor to our ongoing success. Qualifications required for the position A university degree in Business Administration or a related field. At least 3 years of professional experience in accounting, or relevant experience from the Swedish Tax Authorities. Strong grasp of financial processes and systems. Excellent command of both written and spoken Swedish and English. Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 applications. Experience with SAP Master Finance is beneficial, but not mandatory. Experience or knowledge of excise duties is an asset, though not required. We offer: 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 Volvo Group with the possibility to learn, develop and grow. Being part of the Volvo Group will also give you multiple career opportunities. You will become a part of a company culture based on our values Customer Success, Trust, Passion, Change and Performance. Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead, we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society. Ready for the next move? This position is based in Gothenburg, Sweden and requires occasional travel. Last application date is 2026-10-04 but please send your application as soon as possible as we will review applications continuously. For further information or questions, please contact: Anna Brorsson, Manager of Tax & VAT Specialists, [email protected] Christina Hagberg, People and Culture Partner, [email protected] We look forward to your application! 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.
