Vacant job

The Swedish Prison and Probation Service is growing – we are building new, renovating, and expanding, and are now looking for more employees. Our most important goal is to reduce recidivism – to break the vicious cycle. If we succeed, society will be safer and more secure for everyone. We are the authority responsible for prisons, probation, remand centers, and client transport.

The unit for the Swedish Prison and Probation Service's Service Center (KSC) is part of the headquarters and belongs to the department for prisons, remand centers, and probation, providing support to the entire authority in economic and personnel administrative processes and managing and developing them.

The position is located within the section for Economic Administration. The section is responsible for supplier invoices, orders, e-commerce, customer invoices, payment flows, ongoing accounting, asset accounting, operational accounting, orders, and year-end closing.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

We are now looking for an experienced economist for the Swedish Prison and Probation Service. In the role of economist, you will primarily work with ongoing accounting, monthly reconciliations, preparing monthly and annual financial statements, account management, conducting controls, quality assurance, and accruals, as well as providing documentation for accounting and financial statements. It also includes providing operational support and assistance to managers, caseworkers, and other colleagues within your area of work. You will work in a team and also provide support and guidance on accounting issues. The role also involves actively working on streamlining and automating routines, working methods, and the authority's invoice management process. The role also includes other tasks that are commonly found within the section and that are part of other groups' work tasks.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for someone who is calm, attentive, and accommodating in your interactions. You work well with others and easily adapt to changing circumstances. As a person, you see the opportunities in changes and take responsibility for your task by structuring your approach. Furthermore, you plan, organize, and prioritize your work effectively.

It is important to us that you share the Swedish Prison and Probation Service's fundamental values of a humane view of people, respect for the individual, and belief in people's willingness and ability to develop. You are also aware of and understand how background, culture, and group affiliation affect yourself and others. Furthermore, you are expected to contribute to ensuring that everyone is treated equally through your approach. We place great emphasis on personal suitability.

We are looking for someone who has:

• A university degree in economics or other education combined with experience deemed relevant by the Swedish Prison and Probation Service
• Experience of several years of qualified work in economics
• Experience in year-end closing work
• Ability to express yourself well in spoken and written Swedish
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel and Word)

It is meritorious if you have:

• Other training in public accounting
• Experience working as an economist or controller
• Experience working with public accounting
• Experience working in public sector
• Experience with the accounting system Unit4 ERP
• Experience working within the Swedish Prison and Probation Service
• Good knowledge of accounting principles and good accounting practice

OTHER

We have high demands on our employees' security and confidentiality awareness. To work with us, you need to undergo a security clearance in accordance with the Security Protection Act. The position is classified in a security class, and a security clearance including an interview with a background check will be conducted before a hiring decision is made. During the security clearance, you will be investigated as a person, your background, and your relationships from a security perspective. During your job interview, you will receive more information about the security clearance and any forms to sign. Read more about the security clearance at: https://www.kriminalvarden.se/jobba-hos-oss/rekryteringsprocessen/sakerhetsprovning-vid-rekrytering/ (https://www.kriminalvarden.se/jobba-hos-oss/rekryteringsprocessen/sakerhetsprovning-vid-rekrytering/)

The position may involve military placement within the Swedish Prison and Probation Service. Read more about military placement at: https://www.kriminalvarden.se/jobba-hos-oss/rekryteringsprocessen/krigsplacering/ (https://www.kriminalvarden.se/jobba-hos-oss/rekryteringsprocessen/krigsplacering/)

Probationary employment may be applied.

The Swedish Prison and Probation Service strives for a balanced gender distribution and increased diversity.

To submit your application, click on the application link in the ad. Questions about how to apply and submit your CV should be directed to Visma Recruit. Questions about specific jobs will be answered by the contact person indicated in the ad.

We kindly but firmly decline direct contact with staffing and recruitment companies as well as sellers of recruitment ads. The Swedish Prison and Probation Service has contracted agreements.