Ericsson is a multinational company with businesses in mobile and fixed networks, multimedia solutions and telecom services. Ericson is currently recruiting for the following position(s) in Africa:
Job Title: Project Finance Manager-00027369
Job ID: 00027369
Job: Finance
Schedule: Full-time
Job Type: Standard
Number of Openings: 4
Primary Location: Kenya
Other Locations: NG-Lagos-Lagos, UG-Kampala-Kampala, CD-Brazzaville-Brazzaville, CD-Kinshasa-Kinshasa, GH-Accra-Accra, KE-110-Nairobi
Job Purpose: Support the Project Managers to build shareholder value and through an excellant understanding of the financials and the underlying drivers of the customer projects, by being proactive, business orientated, fact based and result driven while applying the Global PSP model
Main Tasks:
• Responsible for the Financials of a portfolio of projects according to global processes
• An active project participant involved in ensuring that project performance is correctly reflected in the varying systems (SAP, MORE, Site handler, etc)
• Participates in the definition and establishment of project structures in SAP, balancing management reporting, legal, efficiency and process requirements.
• Involved in operationally managing project planning, forecasting, profitability and inventory for a portfolio of projects (authorization remains with the respective PM)
• Support the Project Manager in understanding the performance of a portfolio of projects (including financial measures such as Net Sales, Cost of Sales, UM, CWIP, RUC, AR, etc)
• Address management reporting requirements/demands concerning project performance (i.e. Product Code/P-Code, Business Unit etc)
• Work closely with the Project Organization
• Execution of micro/operative Project related SOX controls
• Manage the project budget, supporting the CPM in the control of the project costs
• Ensure that Project ways-of-working are aligned to the Ericsson Business Processes and Expectations
Qualifications and Experience:
• Bachelors in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance (or similar qualification)
• At least 3 years experience in a similar role (Project Finances/Project Accounting)
• Competence in SAP a definate advantage
Professional / Business Competence:
• Good knowledge of Financial systems & processes (preferrably Ericsson's)
• Good understanding of Project Management processes
• Good understanding of Project Financials (Budgets, Commitments, Actuals, COS, RUC, WIP, etc)
• Ability to give comprehensive, value-added analysis on project financial movements (month to month and YTD)
• Fluency in written and spoken English
Human Competence:
• Must be analyitical, independant and result orientated
• High level of Integrity and Professionalism
• EXCELLENT communication skills
• Very good presentation skills
• Must be a team player
• High cultural awareness
How to Apply:
• Visit this link: https://tas-ericsson.taleo.net/careersection/2/moresearch.ftl
• Use the 'Job Number' quoted above to search for the position.
• Click on the job title for more information and application link.
Deadline: 18-Jul-11.
It is advisable to submit your application before the deadline. If you need further information, please post below. Good luck!