(Senior) Manager, Technical Accounting

We are now looking for a (Senior) Manager, Technical Accounting to join our team in Espoo, Finland. The Technical Accounting team is responsible for Nokia's accounting policies and to ensure that these policies are applied consistently across the company. The team provides expert accounting support in all areas where significant IFRS accounting judgment is required including revenue recognition, M&A accounting, lease accounting, restructuring and special items accounting. The team is part of the Corporate Controlling & Accounting organisation within Finance.

This role provides a great opportunity to join this energetic team of accounting professionals, demonstrate your accomplished financial reporting skills and to develop yourself as an IFRS accounting expert.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE AND WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

As part of our team, you will:

• Proactively engage with key partners from the business, functions and regions to understand and advise on accounting and reporting issues including restructuring activities, special items reporting, expected credit loss provisions and intellectual property, environmental and other legal claims
• Coordinate with key contacts from our People organization to ensure correct accounting and reporting of Nokia's restructuring activities.
• Lead a small virtual team responsible for posting restructuring provisions and reclassifying special items to appropriate cost centers within Nokia's ERP systems
• Work closely with Nokia's consolidation and reporting teams to support the quarterly closing and contribute to the preparation of Nokia's consolidated financial statements including specified footnote disclosures in external publications such as Nokia's Annual Report on Form 20-F as well as quarterly lnterim Reports. 
• Prepare documentation to support the IFRS accounting for Nokia's restructuring provisions and engage with external auditors to support accounting positions
• Provide support in other special projects as needed, including finance support to actual or planned M&A transactions 
   

KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

You have:

• Master's degree in accounting, finance or economics 
• Advanced Reporting process understanding 
• Advanced system knowledge (HFM, Essbase, SAP) from a financial perspective
• Solid IFRS accounting understanding
• 8-10 years of experience working in financial reporting roles in large, multinational companies 
• Accounting license such as KHT, CPA, ACA are a plus
• Ability to manage ambiguity and push through business challenges 
• Hands-on attitude in defining and implementing changes 
• Flexible and eager to learn new things and interested in Nokia's business 

If you see that you're a match for this position, please apply by 1 January 2025. We'd be happy to receive your application.

Please note that this role requires presence at the Espoo office and we are not offering international relocation option for this position.

About Us

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

What we offer

Nokia offers 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

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. About the Team 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! Job Info

• Job Category Finance
• Posting Date 12/19/2024, 09:06 AM
• Locations Karakaari 7, Espoo, 02610, FI
• Apply Before 01/01/2025, 04:00 PM
• Degree Level Master's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Role Type Individual contributor
• Job Identification 14567