Chief Accountant

As an essential part of VFS team, reporting directly to the Head of Finance CE North, Chief Accountant will play an important role and be responsible for all relevant accounting processes of Volvo Financial Services in Lithuania.

You will be responsible for:

• Ensuring tax and financial compliance to local laws and group policy;
• Implementing changes in accounting policies and reporting requirements;
• Preparation of financial statements and special internal/state reports;
• Managing monthly end closing process and preparation for annual audit;
• Providing correct, complete and timely financial information for reporting, forecasting and controlling purposes;
• Supporting stakeholders throughout the entire closing process;
• Leading and supporting accountant within legal entity;
• Cross-functional cooperation with colleagues within Volvo Group;
• Partnership with Sales, Operations and Credit teams in development of high quality portfolio.

• University Degree in Accounting or Finance;
• Minimum of 7 years of work experience in a similar position;
• Strong business understanding;
• Knowledge of international accounting practices and principles;
• Practice in IFRS accounting;
• Sound knowledge of legal tax requirements (VAT, Income tax, etc.);
• Leasing accounting knowledge;
• Leadership experience would be an advantage.

What will help you to succeed:

• Good interpersonal and communication skills;
• Ability to train, develop and motivate the staff;
• Analytical thinking, change management;
• Being proactive, methodical and assertive;
• Problem solving, networking, autonomy;
• Ability to work as part of a team while accomplishing departmental and company goals;
• Positive attitude towards work and eagerness to work with the team;
• Ability to prioritize work and organize the workload;
• Computer literacy, especially with MS Excel, are required;
• Fluency in the local language;
• Very good written and spoken English language skills;
• Experience in working in an international environment, preferably in leasing or banking area;
• Ability to build, develop and maintain strong relationships with colleagues and business partners.

• Professional and personal development opportunities, competitive salary;
• Friendly and professional team to work with, a company that genuinely cares about you;
• Exciting opportunity to work in multicultural company recognised as one of the best in business world.