Senior Accountant

Role overview

Volvo Group is looking for a meticulous and self-driven Senior Accountant with solid experience in Indian accounting practices and Accounts Payable operations. The role suits someone who can manage SAP-based invoice workflows, perform reconciliations, support compliance requirements, and work closely with multiple stakeholders while continuously improving processes.

The broader work environment is centered on collaboration, in-person connection, and contributing to sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions. You would be joining a global finance team that supports accounting, financial reporting, planning, controlling, M&A, and investor relations.

What you will do

• Manage the full Accounts Payable cycle, including both PO-backed and non-PO invoice processing in SAP.
• Carry out GST reconciliation activities and help ensure compliance with Indian tax regulations.
• Handle GR/IR reconciliation work and close mismatches without delay.
• Prepare Bank Reconciliation Statements and maintain accurate financial records.
• Investigate invoice variances, ensure supporting documents are in place, and drive issues to closure.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to progress pending items and achieve timely resolution.
• Use root cause analysis to identify repeat issues and implement corrective measures.
• Ensure adherence to TDS rules, GST slab requirements, and other statutory obligations.
• Draft, revise, and maintain SOPs and work instructions.
• Assist with internal and external audits by sharing the required records and explanations.
• Contribute to lean-based continuous improvement efforts.

What we are looking for

The ideal candidate should bring strong knowledge of Indian accounting standards and taxation, along with practical exposure to SAP Accounts Payable. You should understand invoice lifecycles, reconciliation methods, and how to resolve operational issues with precision and accountability.

• Strong understanding of Indian accounting, GST, and TDS compliance.
• Practical experience using SAP, especially the Accounts Payable module.
• Good grasp of GR/IR handling, invoice processing, and reconciliation work.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to perform root cause analysis and suggest process enhancements.
• Effective communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
• High attention to detail and comfort working with large transaction volumes.
• Exposure to lean operations and continuous improvement methods.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, or Accounting is required; B.Com or M.Com is preferred.
• Relevant experience of 5 to 8 years in Accounts Payable operations.

Work arrangement

This is an office-based role in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. The company’s general expectation is that employees work from the office and collaborate in person.

Additional information

The organization is focused on shaping efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions for the future. It emphasizes teamwork, care, inclusiveness, and empowerment across a global workforce of nearly 100,000 people.

Please note that applications are not accepted by email due to data privacy practices.