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Nokia is one of the world's leading makers of cell phones. First incorporated in the Finnish city it's named after, Nokia's business consists of mobile device manufacturing and services, primarily running Microsoft's Windows mobile platform, as well as NAVTEQ (digital map content and services). Nokia also operates the Nokia Siemens Networks in partnership with Munich-based Siemens; the joint venture is a leading player in the telecom infrastructure and services market. With products in more than 160 countries, Nokia's largest single-country market, by more than double, is China, at about 15% of sales.
Finance & Accounting Manager
Come create the technology that helps the world act together
Nokia is committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. Your career here will have a positive impact on people’s lives and will help us build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and inclusive world.
We challenge ourselves to create an inclusive way of working where we are open to new ideas, empowered to take risks and fearless to bring our authentic selves to work.
The team you’ll be part of
Region Accounting in the Middle East North Africa Sub-Region forms part of CFO Corporate Controlling & Accounting.
You will be part of Country Management Team, attend to role of Country Finance Director of legal entities in Middle East North Africa Sub-Region and attend to Financial Accounting functions in designated countries. You will interface with auditors, external tax and accounting service providers, fiscal authorities, management and staff of various Business groups and functions.
CFO is a diverse team at the frontline, delivering finance and business services, investor relations, and more across the world. Are you passionate about digital transformation, value openness and want to influence the direction of Nokia? Then, you may be the right fit!
What you will learn and contribute to
The Finance and Accounting Manager is responsible for managing, processing, and reporting the accounting activities of the relevant organization in compliance with Nokia’s accounting principles, internal controls policies, and reporting procedures as well as with external rules and regulations.
Nokia is looking for a highly motivated, self-driven candidate who will be able to work under pressure to perform:
- Statutory, Tax and SOX compliance activities with high quality according to local GAAPs and regulations.
- Management of Accounting functions, and timely performance and closure of Statutory and tax audits
- Governance for regional accounting standards and requirements, direct and indirect taxes
- Ensure technical quality in day-to-day operations
- Involved in legal entity liquidation process, driven by Corporate Tax.
- Provide support to other accounting functions in the region
- Business support regarding regional accounting
Your skills and experience
You have:
- Degree: Qualified Chartered Accountant, Certified Accountant, or equivalent
- At least 5-to-10-year experience in Big 4 audit firm or a Multinational
- Proficiency in Office 365 applications, specifically Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint. Good skills on SAP ERP will be added advantage.
- Good communication skills
It would be nice if you also had:
- Good Analytical and negotiation skills
- Methodological and problem-solving competencies
- Hands on approach to challenges
- Experience of working in matrix organization
What we offer
- You will be part of a highly motivated Sub-Region team working across 19 countries with 48 legal entities with amazing opportunities to improve your knowledge and experience
- As part of Country Management Team, you will need to support company in managing legal entities in accordance with Nokia principles and policies, and local applicable laws.
- Nokia has a Learning and Development Hub which create opportunities to improve knowledge and skills
Nokia offers flexible and hybrid working schemes, continuous learning opportunities, well-being programs to support you mentally and physically, opportunities to join and get supported by employee resource groups, mentoring programs and highly diverse teams with an inclusive culture where people thrive and are empowered.
Nokia is committed to inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer
Nokia has received the following recognitions for its commitment to inclusion & equality:
- One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere
- Gender-Equality Index by Bloomberg
- Workplace Pride Global Benchmark
- LGBT+ equality & best place to work by HRC Foundation
At Nokia, we act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people.
Nokia’s employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect.
Join us and be part of a company where you will feel included and empowered to succeed.
To apply for this job please visit careers.nokia.com.