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.