Economist at the Economic Office

We are proud of Trollhättan City’s over 5,000 employees, who make a positive difference in our residents' lives every day and contribute to the city's sustainability and vitality. We are driven and motivated by the guiding principles of Courage, Participation, Innovation, and Action. Here, there is exciting development where you can help make our city even better.

About the Organization

The Economic Office belongs to the Municipal Executive Administration and is the city’s central economic function.

The tasks are characterized by management, coordination, and development issues related to the city’s common routines in the economic area as well as processes for financial planning and follow-up. The Economic Office is also responsible for the central ongoing economic administration, financial issues, procurement/purchasing issues, and overarching local supply issues.

Job Responsibilities

Within your areas of responsibility as an economist, you will have the following tasks:

• Work with ongoing accounting issues.
• Coordination and development of issues within the accounting area.
• System administration related to accounting.
• Participate in the work of developing routines and governing documents within the economic area as well as processes for financial planning and follow-up.
• Participate in the work with Trollhättan City’s and the municipal group’s interim financial statements and annual accounts.
• Conduct investigations and qualified analyses within the economic area.

You will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer and work together with other economists within the Economic Office's economic team.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a business economist, public management economist, or has equivalent higher education.
• Has several years of experience in qualified budget and accounting work in a larger organization. Experience from the municipal and/or regional sector is an advantage.
• Is responsible, has good analytical skills, and can express yourself easily in speech and writing.
• Is stress-resistant and has a personal drive that is evident through being initiative-taking and development-oriented.
• Is communicative and pedagogical and has the ability to create good relationships.
• Enjoys working as part of a team and in close collaboration with others.
• Is comfortable working with new digital technology.

Employment Information

Permanent position at 100% with start date to be agreed upon.

We kindly decline all offers of advertising and recruitment assistance in connection with this advertisement!

Trollhättan is a strong and attractive municipality that is set to grow. Today, we have surpassed 59,000 residents and we aim to grow to 70,000 Trollhättan inhabitants. Within Trollhättan City, we work to create the conditions for this. We are over 5,000 employees and our 350 different professions contribute in various ways to providing service and facilitating a good everyday life for our residents - now and in the future. We see diversity as a strength that enriches our operations and welcome applicants from different backgrounds.

Trollhättan City applies a smoke-free working time.