Supports end-to-end financial execution of customer projects in SAP, including project setup, order validation, billing, revenue and cost recognition, budgeting, invoicing, compliance, audits, and project closure. Partners with project stakeholders, maintains data integrity, identifies revenue leakage, and contributes to process improvements and digital initiatives. The role is designed for students and recent graduates beginning careers in finance or accounting.
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About this opportunity:
Project Finance Accounting (PFA) is a global finance community within Ericsson. We sit at the core of delivery, connecting finance, operations and customer execution to safeguard financial integrity and enable strong business performance.
Joining PFA means working in an international, collaborative environment where you will learn how large, complex customer projects are run from a finance perspective.
As a Project Finance Accountant, you will support our customer projects from end to end, making sure they are correctly set up and executed in SAP and in our financial records. This is an excellent opportunity for students and recent graduates who want to start their career in Finance / Accounting in a global tech company.
You will work at the intersection of:
What You Will Do
What You Bring
You don't need years of experience, but you do need curiosity, a strong interest in finance and a willingness to learn.
Experience & Knowledge (preferred)
Skills
Education & Languages
Who You Are
What We Offer
Why join Ericsson?At Ericsson, you'll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what's possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world's toughest problems. You'll be challenged, but you won't be alone. You'll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.
What happens once you apply? Click Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like.Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. learn more.
Primary country and city: Mexico (MX) || Mexico City
Req ID: 788114
About this opportunity:
Project Finance Accounting (PFA) is a global finance community within Ericsson. We sit at the core of delivery, connecting finance, operations and customer execution to safeguard financial integrity and enable strong business performance.
Joining PFA means working in an international, collaborative environment where you will learn how large, complex customer projects are run from a finance perspective.
As a Project Finance Accountant, you will support our customer projects from end to end, making sure they are correctly set up and executed in SAP and in our financial records. This is an excellent opportunity for students and recent graduates who want to start their career in Finance / Accounting in a global tech company.
You will work at the intersection of:
- SAP structuring and set up
- Order validation and booking
- Proof of Delivery (PoD), revenue and cost recognition
- Accounting quality, compliance and SAP project closure
What You Will Do
- Secure accurate execution of customer business in SAP, in line with Ericsson processes and accounting directives
- Set up and maintain project financial structures (FAS) aligned with approved contracts
- Maintain revenue and billing milestones, project budgets and planned costs
- Perform customer invoicing (incl. credit/debit notes) and revenue recognition based on PoD
- Execute project financials and ensure clean closure of project objects in SAP
- Act as a financial partner to project stakeholders, providing accurate information and supporting decision-making
- Ensure data integrity in SAP (incl. S/4HANA), help identify revenue leakage or compliance gaps and support audits
- Contribute to process improvements, standardization and digital initiatives (SAP enhancements, AI tools) across the O2C and project finance processes
What You Bring
You don't need years of experience, but you do need curiosity, a strong interest in finance and a willingness to learn.
Experience & Knowledge (preferred)
- Academic or internship experience in Finance, Project Controlling or Accounting
- Basic understanding of financial processes and revenue recognition (IFRS 15 is a plus)
- Experience with SAP (ERP / S/4HANA) or similar systems is an advantage
Skills
- Strong analytical and financial mindset
- Ability to work across multiple projects and manage priorities
- Clear, confident communication and stakeholder management skills
- Comfortable operating in a complex, fast-paced environment
Education & Languages
- Bachelor's degree in progress or completed in Finance, Economics, Business, Engineering or related field
- Advanced English (additional languages are a plus)
Who You Are
- Proactive, accountable and results-driven
- Comfortable challenging the status quo and suggesting improvements
- Structured thinker who can simplify complex topics
- Strong collaborator and relationship builder with high attention to detail
What We Offer
- Hybrid and flexible working environment
- Continuous learning and development opportunities
- Global career growth within Ericsson
Why join Ericsson?At Ericsson, you'll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what's possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world's toughest problems. You'll be challenged, but you won't be alone. You'll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.
What happens once you apply? Click Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like.Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. learn more.
Primary country and city: Mexico (MX) || Mexico City
Req ID: 788114
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