Join our TeamAbout this opportunity!The Financial Compliance & Accounting Unit Manager's main responsibility is to manage the Financial Compliance & Accounting Unit. This unit is responsible for executing all activities within the area as defined by the Job Role of Financial Compliance & Accounting, as well as driving digitalization within the area to ensure compliance, quality, and efficiency in Ericsson.The Financial Compliance & Accounting Unit Manager is responsible for driving and participating in collaboration between the Head of Financial Control for the Region and the respective Financial Control Units for the purpose of standardizing and improving the execution of the activities in scope. In collaboration with the other regional Global Finance Compliance & Accounting Units, and with Group Taxes, the Financial Compliance & Accounting Unit Manager is also responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining strategies to drive and enhance standardization, digitalization, automation, and data quality in the area.The Financial Compliance & Accounting Unit Manager is also responsible for leading a team of Financial Compliance Accounts through the change journey, closely interconnecting with the Financial Control Unit Heads and ensuring that important business priorities are met in a speedy, flexible, and effective way without compromising on the need for secure, stable, and compliant process execution.What you will do?Lead and manage Financial Compliance & Accounting Unit.Secure efficient and compliant delivery and execution of activities in scope.Formulate strategy and drive operational roadmap plan in the area.Lead the team to innovate and drive digitalization and process efficiency.Enable and secure coordination and collaboration with Financial Control Units.Develop and drive competence development and change management.Main ActivitiesResponsible for people management in the unit, including staffing, competence management, performance, and salary reviews.Responsible for end-to-end financial compliance & accounting activities, as defined by the job role of Financial Compliance Accountant.Lead in driving standardization and improvements within the area.Formulate and implement strategies and operational plans to ensure financial compliance and accounting standardization, and opportunities for digitalization & automation.Drive collaboration between members of the Unit and Financial Control Units.Act as the primary Change Agent for the Unit, leading the team toward the Wanted Position.Lead the team of Financial Compliance Accountants in securing high quality accounting, tax, and financial reporting in compliance with internal and external requirements (IFRS, Local GAAP, and Local Taxes).Oversee period end closing, entity financial analysis, legal entity governance, internal and external audits, SOX and ABC compliance.Provide Financial Control advice on various accounting matters.Ensure alignment with global financial processes and accounting directives.Participate in process improvements and automation, special assignments, and global projects.You will bring!Personal TraitsLeadership skills combining a supportive attitude with the capability to delegate responsibility and conduct effective follow-up.High level of integrity and a capability to balance different perspectives.Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate and interact with management as well as external parties.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.Drive, integrity, and perspective.Result orientation.Perseverance and accuracy.Communication & influence skills.Experience & EducationManagement experience.Academic degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Accounting, Finance, data analytics, or equivalent experience.Relevant industry experience in data analytics, automation, ERP system setup, solution setup and design, and software development.Knowledge and experience in tax compliance.Understanding of financial systems.Understanding of data analytics and tools.Why join Ericsson?At Ericsson, you'll have an outstanding opportunity to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what's possible. 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?Click Here to find all you need to know about our typical hiring process.Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson. We 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.If you need assistance or to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Ericsson at ****** country and city: South Africa (ZA) || WoodmeadJob details: Company Controlling
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