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  • Posted: Nov 12, 2025
    Deadline: Not specified
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    Finance & Accounting Manager

    Job Identification: 26128

    About the Business Group

    • Chief Financial Office 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.

    About the Role

    • Processes and monitors complex accounting transactions across multiple entities. Supports statutory, tax, internal, and external reporting (including SOX) for several legal entities.
    • Contributes to the Country Accounting team, with responsibility for Financial Accounting Functions of multiple legal entities in Africa.
    • In addition to these responsibilities, the FAM will also serve as the Country Finance Director (CFD) for the legal entities under their scope, assuming full accountability for financial governance, compliance, and strategic financial leadership at the entity level.

    Your Responsibilities

    • Manage accounting operations for multiple countries and legal entities, including statutory postings, financial statements, and related tasks.
    • Lead statutory and tax audits, ensuring timely coordination and resolution across entities.
    • Ensure compliance with indirect taxation, withholding tax, and corporate income tax regulations; interface with local tax authorities and review tax returns.
    • Maintain and enhance internal controls in line with the FAM control catalogue.
    • Uphold technical quality across accounting functions and provide governance for regional accounting standards and statutory requirements.
    • Serve as a business partner on accounting matters arising from projects and daily operations.
    • Identify, assess, and manage financial risks, providing timely insights and mitigation strategies.
    • Monitor performance metrics and implement process improvements to enhance consistency, efficiency, and effectiveness.
    • Support manual payments and clearing activities across entities.
    • Assist with treasury operations, including bank engagement, statement provisioning, SOX control execution, and account funding.
    • Respond to ad hoc requests with sound judgment and tailored solutions

    Requirements
    You have:

    • Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
    • Minimum of 7 years of experience in local accounting and compliance, with exposure to multi-entity environments.
    • Strong command of accounting principles, statutory financial reporting, and regulatory compliance.
    • Proficient in SAP and Microsoft Excel, with the ability to navigate complex financial systems.
    • Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve intricate accounting issues independently.
    • Fluent in English, with excellent interpersonal, communication, and cross-cultural collaboration skills.
    • Highly self-driven, results-oriented, and capable of performing under pressure with a proactive, hands-on approach.
    • Strong analytical mindset, sound problem-solving skills, and solid business acumen across financial, technical, and internal control domains.

    It would be nice if you also had:

    • Experience leading functional teams or projects.
    • Knowledge of international accounting standards (IFRS) and local tax regulations.
    • Proficiency in various accounting software and ERP systems.
    • Strong communication skills, particularly with executive leadership.

    Benefits
    Some of our benefits:

    • Flexible and hybrid working schemes
    • A minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave, with the option to return to work within a year following the birth or adoption of a child (based on eligibility)
    • Life insurance to all employees to provide peace of mind and financial security
    • Well-being programs to support your mental and physical health
    • Opportunities to join and receive support from Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs)
    • Employee Growth Solutions to support your personalized career & skills development
    • Diverse pool of Coaches & Mentors to whom you have easy access
    • A learning environment which promotes personal growth and professional development - for your role and beyond.

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    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to Nokia Nigeria on fa-evmr-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com to apply

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