Project Finance Accountant

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About this opportunity:
We Are Looking For a highly accountable Senior Project Finance Accountant (PFA) with strong expertise in accounting, IFRS 15, SAP, and contract assessment, capable of managing projects end-to-end with accuracy, compliance, and business impact.
You will work in a high-impact role connecting finance, business, and delivery, with real influence on project performance and decisions.
This position offers growth beyond finance, with exposure to contracts, commercial strategy, and project execution, plus opportunities to join special projects, transformation initiatives, and digital/AI efforts.
It is a strong opportunity to develop into CPM, Finance Business Partner, or leadership roles, while driving value creation and financial excellence.
What you will do:

• Perform contract accounting assessment (IFRS 15 / AD09) and maintain DRRES.
• Set up and manage SAP financial structures aligned with contract, billing, and revenue logic.
• Control revenue and cost recognition (PoC), ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Analyze and resolve balance sheet positions (WIP, RUC, UB, DR) with clear corrective actions.
• Manage incentives and TPA, ensuring proper accounting treatment.
• Execute invoicing, billing adjustments, and dispute support.
• Ensure governance and compliance (SOX, ABC, audits, closing).
• Drive SAP closure with clean and compliant financials.
• Provide financial analysis and insights, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Act as a trusted advisor, influencing stakeholders and defending accounting decisions.
• Desirable: Ericsson/Telecom experience, (CPM, Planner), multi-country projects, digital/AI tools.

The skills you bring:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or 5+ years in project accounting or controlling.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS 15, revenue recognition, and contract assessment.
• Advanced SAP experience (project & finance processes).
• Proven experience in balance sheet control (WIP, RUC, UB, DR).
• Understanding of SOX, controls, and audit requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and execution skills.
• English: Advance (communicate and defend positions).
• Strong ownership mindset with end-to-end accountability.
• Analytical, structured, and solution-driven.
• Balances accounting rigor with business understanding.
• Proactive and hands-on in resolving issues.
• Acts with integrity and governance discipline.
• Confident to challenge and influence stakeholders.

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: 786011