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KAM Controller job at Ericsson | Apply Now
Kampala, Uganda
Ericsson Uganda is a key player in the telecommunications landscape of Uganda, contributing significantly to the country's digital transformation. As part of the global Ericsson network, Ericsson Uganda leverages advanced technologies and expertise to provide cutting-edge solutions tailored to the local market. The company focuses on delivering high-quality network infrastructure, digital services, and managed services to support the growth and efficiency of Uganda's telecommunications industry.
Ericsson Uganda is instrumental in the deployment and expansion of 4G and 5G networks across the country, enhancing connectivity and enabling faster, more reliable communication services. This infrastructure is crucial for supporting Uganda's digital economy, facilitating innovations in areas such as mobile banking, e-commerce, and digital education. The company's work in 5G technology also paves the way for advancements in the Internet of Things (IoT) and smart city initiatives, which are vital for the country's development.
Committed to sustainability, Ericsson Uganda implements energy-efficient solutions and sustainable practices in its operations. The company works closely with local telecom operators and government agencies to promote digital inclusion, ensuring that more Ugandans have access to reliable and affordable communication services. This effort is particularly important in bridging the digital divide and empowering underserved communities.
Ericsson Uganda also invests in local talent development through training programs and partnerships with educational institutions. These initiatives aim to build a skilled workforce capable of driving the country's ICT sector forward. By nurturing local expertise, Ericsson Uganda contributes to the overall economic growth and technological advancement of Uganda.
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Full Time
Deadline:
3 Nov 2025
Job Title
KAM Controller job at Ericsson
Ericsson
Job Description
Job Title: KAM Controller
Organisation: Ericsson
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Job Summary:
Ericsson is looking for three KAM Controllers for Customer Unit East & North Africa (CU ENA) who will be the primary business partners for the KAMs and drive value creation, strategy execution, and the finance mandate for the units they support. You will have a solid understanding of customers, markets, and Ericsson solutions. You will be an excellent relationship builder and maintain strong relations with the customer’s finance organization. You will proactively influence both short- and long-term financial performance and optimize capital and resource allocation. You will support leadership teams across all main dimensions and are required to manage and advise on potential impacts across operational and legal boundaries. You will actively steer and support the KAM to ensure adherence to the financial requirements in the pre-sales process. The KAM Controller will be end-to-end responsible for the unit’s financial performance, including efficient use of working capital.
You act with the highest level of integrity and ensure compliance with all control frameworks, promoting a speak-up culture within your unit.
In this role, you will report to the Customer Unit Head of Business Control and be part of the CU Business Control team. You will also be an integrated member of the unit’s Leadership Team.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
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How to Apply
Accountable for acting with a Group perspective in mind.
Advising and influencing business decisions with the aim to:
Increase and protect shareholder value, while including Finance requirements as well as escalating if unit decisions/execution may put Group financial objectives at risk.
Increase performance and reach target and strategy fulfilment. Protect existing values. Use comprehensive skills and knowledge of the market to help define and execute on the unit’s strategic agenda while ensuring alignment with Group strategy and targets.
Be seen as an obvious partner in any business decision. Provide business partnering and advice through Value Creation. Engage proactively in business discussions and negotiations where relevant. Ensure early, as well as continuous engagement, from end to end.
Steer financial requirements in the pre-sales process and take e2e accountability for the financial performance in the unit
Responsible for driving a “One Finance” mindset across the supporting Finance teams and promoting a collaboration mindset within the teams
Support the follow up of collections & AR Due to steer optimum working capital and credit management in the unit. Proactively recommend solution during pre-sales to sustain long-term working capital objectives.
Securing correct accounting and financial reporting in the operational, consolidated dimension, in cooperation with Financial Control.
Drive strong project governance in the unit and drive detective and prevent controls to identify early warnings for any deviation’s vs plan.
Proactively securing adherence to Finance Framework execution, such as Ericsson Business Process (EBP) and accounting principles, instructions, directives and guidelines.
Responsible for financial risk management. Advise on any business situation that can potentially lead to financial risk. Propose and drive risk mitigation if needed.
Lead and actively advise stakeholders in developing a culture of Ethics & Compliance. Help others see Finance as a business enabler while respecting the criticalities of compliance and efficiency.
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University degree in Business Administration or equivalent
Minimum of 10 years’ experience from relevant position within Ericsson or relevant position at an external company giving the ability to act and perform the duties of the role Business Controller
Strategic, Entrepreneurial & Commercial Thinking
Adaptable to Fast Changing environment and Leading Change
Recognized as an expert within the company and requires in-depth and / or breadth of expertise in own role discipline
Possess full range of strategic management and leadership skills
Ability to lead in risky and complex environments while developing the strategy for strong project execution
Solves unique problems with broad impact on the business; requires conceptual and innovative thinking to develop solutions
Impacts the direction and resource allocation for program, project or services; works within general business area policies and industry guidelines
Have a challenger mindset to communicate complex ideas, anticipates potential objections and persuades others often at senior levels to adopt a different point of view
Excellent relationship building capabilities
