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About Us

The Finance and Planning Unit is responsible for the Swedish Customs Administration's financial reporting and accounts, payments, and EU own resources. The responsibilities also include reporting to the state accounting system. The unit is also responsible for preparing the Swedish Customs Administration's business plan, including the budget, the agency's annual report, and budget proposals. The unit is also to provide support to the organization within the areas of accounting, finance, and budgeting. Our task is also to continuously monitor the business plan and budget throughout the year.

In addition, the unit is responsible for the financial system UBW/Agresso. This responsibility includes setting up versions for budgeting, managing Planner, and troubleshooting the system when necessary.

The entire unit works continuously with development, both in daily operations and in planned major change projects.

The unit consists of 19 employees led by a Finance and Planning Manager.

Most of the unit's employees work in Stockholm, but we also have operations in Sundsvall, Gothenburg, and Malmö. The Finance and Planning Unit is part of the Administration Department.

About the Position

The Finance and Planning Unit aims to ensure the quality of financial reporting in an efficient manner. You will become an important part of this work, both in the ongoing reporting and as a participant in ongoing development projects. Your main tasks will be:

• Reconciliation of employer contributions and taxes, including tax declarations
• Conducting controls according to the established control plan
• Reporting in Hermes
• Support in accounting matters within the unit and within the organization
• Shared responsibility for preparing the annual accounts and monthly period reconciliations
• Participation in development work related to accounting, for example:
• Defining requirements for procurement and implementation of a new business system
• Conducting updates and answering questions regarding UBW/Agresso

However, the job description/tasks may change partially as we review the financial processes.

Are you the one we are looking for?

We are looking for someone who has:

• A Bachelor's degree in economics or other education that we consider equivalent
• At least 4 years of experience working with state accounting
• Experience working with state accounts
• Experienced user and system administrator of financial systems
• Experience interpreting and applying current legislation related to accounting
• Acts on own initiative and takes responsibility for achieving good results
• Swedish citizenship

It is meritorious if you have:

• Good knowledge of UBW/Agresso
• Good knowledge of Excel for, among other things, reconciliation work
• Experience in defining requirements, procuring, and implementing a new business system
• Experience in development work related to accounting
• Experience with the state accounting model

Personal Qualities

We are looking for someone who has good cooperation skills and enjoys working in a group but is also accustomed to working independently. You are quality-conscious and meticulous, which you combine with analytical ability. You have the interest, willingness, and ability to help others and strive to deliver solutions. You also have a good ability to understand the connection between accounting and monitoring.

We place great emphasis on personal suitability and are looking for a person who complements and contributes to our work group in Sundsvall.

We offer you

By working at the Swedish Customs Administration, you have an important job where you contribute to a safe and secure society. We value well-being and learning from each other highly, and we strive for you as an employee to have a good balance between work and leisure. Here you get secure employment conditions, and our benefits include among other things fitness subsidies, subsidized medicines, and good holiday and pension conditions.

Other:

• Reference number: TV-2026-14807
• Location: Sundsvall primarily, Stockholm, Gothenburg, or Malmö
• Employment type: The position is a permanent employment and begins with a 6-month probationary period, and individual salary setting applies.

To be considered for employment at the Swedish Customs Administration, you must meet high demands regarding security and confidentiality awareness, suitability, and that you follow current laws. This means that you stand up for democratic values and the state values that apply to the Swedish Customs Administration's operations.

Before a decision on employment, you will undergo a drug test and background check. Security clearance with register check according to the Security Protection Act is carried out before employment, as the position is classified in a security class.

The Swedish Customs Administration is a total defense agency, and upon employment, you may be assigned to war footing at the Swedish Customs Administration.

The Swedish Customs Administration values the qualities that are added to the operations through having an even gender distribution and ethnic diversity.

For more information and application

Information about the position can be provided by Annika Hägg, tel. 073-778 02 50. For questions about the recruitment process, you can call the Swedish Customs Administration's HR support tel. 060-67 25 85. Union representatives are for OFR-P/TULL-KUST, Ulf Persson, tel. 040-661 33 21 and for Saco-S, Katarina Hernhut, tel. 08-456 52 65.

Your application with an attached cover letter and CV/resume must reach the Swedish Customs Administration no later than August 16. You apply via the electronic application form below.

We decline all contact with staffing and recruitment agencies as well as sellers of job advertisements.

The Swedish Customs Administration is a state agency that controls the flow of goods across Sweden's borders. With the vision that only approved goods should pass the border, we prevent illegal goods from entering the country and contribute to a safer society. We simplify trade with other countries and lay the foundation for increased growth and competition on equal terms. The Swedish Customs Administration, founded in 1636, currently has approximately 2,700 employees and is led by Director General Johan Norrman.