Financial Accounting and Tax Specialist at Ericsson

• The Financial Accounting and Tax Specialist also provides financial advice and is expected to be proactive in addressing improvements and automations.
• This position can be based in several Middle East & Africa markets depending on candidate.

What you will do:

• Deliver high-quality accounting, tax, and financial reporting in compliance with IFRS, Local GAAP, and local tax regulations.
• Prepare accurate Legal Entity financials including Income Statements, Balance Sheets, Tax Returns, and statutory reports.
• Support period-end closing activities such as account reconciliation, valuations, journal vouchers, and financial submissions for group reporting.
• Conduct financial analysis, legal entity forecasting, and contribute to governance reporting.
• Ensure alignment with global financial processes and accounting standards.
• Provide financial control and tax advisory support, including international, local, and transfer pricing matters.
• Manage income, indirect, and withholding tax calculations, filings, and maintain tax master data.
• Oversee tax payments and refunds, and identify potential tax risks or liabilities.
• Prepare tax-related statistical returns and support audits (statutory, tax, internal/FIRE).
• Drive collaboration with internal stakeholders and lead Board/Governance meeting preparations.
• Contribute to tax process development, efficiency initiatives, automation, and global finance projects.
• Serve as the main contact for audits and handle other relevant administrative tasks.

The skills you bring:

• Sound understanding, knowledge and interpretation of IFRS/GAAP
• Taxation Knowledge (Direct Tax & Indirect Tax, Transfer Pricing)
• Detailed knowledge of accounting cycle and financial statements
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Knowledge and understanding of financial systems, SAP experience preferred
• Process improvements and automation knowledge.
• Knowledge and understanding of project accounting flows
• Chartered Accountant (CA) or bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent
• CA firm of a good repute, preferably Big 4 firms (Deloitte, PWC, KPMG, E&Y)
• 5+ years’ experience in finance accounting, reporting and taxation.