Company Controlling Manager

Ericsson Overview

Ericsson is a world-leading provider of telecommunications equipment & services to mobile & fixed network operators. Over 1,000 networks in more than 180 countries use Ericsson equipment, & more than 40 percent of the world’s mobile traffic passes through Ericsson networks. Using innovation to empower people, business & society, we are working towards the Networked Society, in which everything that can benefit from a connection will have one. At Ericsson, we apply our innovation to market-based solutions that empower people & society to help shape a more sustainable world.

We are truly a global company, working across borders in 175 countries, offering a diverse, performance-driven culture & an innovative & engaging environment where employees enhance their potential every day. Our employees live our vision, core values & guiding principles. They share a passion to win & a high responsiveness to customer needs that in turn makes us a desirable partner to our clients. To ensure professional growth, Ericsson offers a stimulating work experience, continuous learning & growth opportunities that allow you to acquire the knowledge & skills necessary to reach your career goals.

Job Summary

The purpose is to ensure high quality in accounting, assure compliance to internal & external financial reporting requirements, & to provide expert financial advice. The company controlling manager is also functionally responsibility for company control specialists.

Responsibilities & Tasks

• Ensure compliance/control & process alignment
• Guarantee accuracy of financial- transactions
• Manage audits
• Manage internal finance relationships
• Overall responsibility for risk management
• Provide timely legal & statutory reports
• Reporting, tax audit & compliance
• Manage credits & funding

Position Qualifications

Core Competences:

• Accounting & Reporting Skills
• Financial Analysis Skills
• Financial Model Knowledge
• Customer Finance Knowledge & Skills
• Treasury Knowledge
• Local Taxation Knowledge
• Ericsson Knowledge
• Business Understanding
• Ericsson Business Processes Knowledge
• English Skills
• Fundamental Leadership Competence
• Interpersonal Skills

Behavioral Competences:

• Persuading & Influencing
• Applying Expertise & technology
• Analyzing
• Working with people
• Deciding & Initiating Action
• Planning & Organizing

Minimum Qualifications & Experience Requirements:

• Degree Qualification in Finance or equivalent
• 5 years of relevant experience in a management/leadership position
• Experience working globally with other international countries and across Africa
• Experience in IFRS/GAAP and understanding of financial systems

Preferred Qualifications & Experience Requirements:

• BSc in Business administration or similar
• Qualified Chartered Accountant
• Experience working with Nigeria

Additional Requirements, Physical Demands, Region/Local Specifications:

• Portuguese language would be an added advantage

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Primary country and city: South Africa (ZA) || Gauteng || Johannesburg ||