Assistant Accountant

POSITION OPENING
Assistant Accountant, Embassy of Canada in Stockholm

Position title: Assistant Accountant
Closing date: July 18, 2008

SUMMARY OF DUTIES
In collaboration with the Senior Accountant and under the supervision of the Management and Consular Officer, the incumbent : provides accounting and financial services to the mission; inputs and maintains data in the financial management system (SAP based system); provides financial advice and services to other mission managers and staff; performs on-line banking operations for the mission; carries out regular filing of accounting documents, processes VAT reimbursement for mission accounts and diplomatic staff, liaises with key stakeholder of the mission (Protocol Department, Skatteverket, Försäkringskassan, etc.) and performs other duties as required.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
N.B., failure to meet any of the essential requirements eliminates candidates from further consideration in the competition
.Minimum of Accounting diploma (Gymnasieekonom) or several years of experience to compensate
.3 years of working experience at similar position(s)
.Fluency in English and Swedish.Some knowledge of French is desirable.
.Experience of working with a Computer-base accounting system

RATED QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge:
.Mathematics and Accounting practices and terms
.Good computer skills, knowledge of Microsoft Windows suite and spreadsheet

Competencies:
.Judgement
.Commitment to Public Confidence
.Team Player
.Ability to set priorities and plan
.Focus on quality and details

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
.Experience with an SAP based system

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
.Ability to obtain the required security clearance.
.Ability to perform overtime
.Valid work/residency permit.

METHOD OF APPLICATION
You can also submit your application by mail, at Canadian Embassy, HR Manager, Tegelbacken 4, 7th Floor, PO Box 16129, 10323 Stockholm.