Project Finance Accountant Reading, England
Job description
About this opportunity
As the tech firm that created the mobile world, and with more than 54,000 patents to our name, we’ve made it our business to make a mark. When joining our team at Ericsson you are empowered to learn, lead and perform at your best, shaping the future of technology. This is a place where you're welcomed as your own perfectly unique self, and celebrated for the skills, talent, and perspective you bring to the team.
The role of the Project Finance Accountant (PFA) secures correct execution of customer business in SAP ONE, in compliance with Ericsson’s Process and Accounting Directives. Are you in? Come, and be where it begins!
What you will do
- Secure proper input for setup of Fulfilment Assignments, create OEF (One Entry Form) and obtain correct approvals
- Verify and register Customer POs in relevant tools
- Proactive approach review request for Invoicing (Acceptance document)/Credit Notes/Cancellation and validate with Customer Project Managers
- Initiate discussion / follow-up with Customer Project Managers for open items impacting closure activities
- Proactively review SAP objects and secure corrective actions with execution accountable
- Secure timely actions on Task Action Log’s with execution accountable
- Proactively review & challenge quality of balance sheet positions (WIP/ RUC/ DR/ UB) and take actions with execution accountable & project controller
- Plan Project Accounting activities during Period end and secure timely actions
- Manage Incentives & TPA’s (IFRS15 Step 4)
- Perform control role for CA SOX Key controls
- Actively contribute to any project audit, monitor & ABC control questions
- Secure planned, committed & actual cost is reflected and updated correctly in SAP
- Have a proactive approach into Review & update planned revenue & billing
- Verify & store Proof of Delivery for revenue and/or cost recognition
- Secure revenue & cost recognition
- Troubleshoot, resolve errors & secure data quality in SAP
- Take the lead into providing advice & support to stakeholders on Accounting Directives & Process related matters
- Take active part into highlighting potential objects to be closed
- Team administrative responsibilities: time reporting accordingly to set deadlines; knowledge sharing accordingly to unit’s directives; accurate operational handovers when necessary; allocated activities progress reporting accordingly to the team directives; completion of training curricula as required by unit directive and/or accordingly to Ericsson policies and requirements; participation in team and other applicable appointed meetings
You will bring
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in, economics, accounting, project management, or equivalent professional experience.
- Proficiency with the English Language, secondary language knowledge is a plus
- Flexible and service minded with analytical and financial skills
- Multitask ability, involvement in many projects simultaneously
- Excellent in building relations
- SAP, Excel; Tableau, Power BI and VBA knowledge are a plus
- Business oriented
Why join Ericsson?
At Ericsson, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible. To build never seen before solutions to some of the world’s toughest problems. You´ll be challenged, but you won’t be alone. You´ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.
What happens once you apply?
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Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we nurture it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team.
Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, learn more.
Primary country and city: United Kingdom (GB) || United Kingdom : Berkshire : Reading
Req ID: 734408
