Vacancy at the South African Embassy - ACCOUNTANT/ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

The Embassy has a vacancy for a person to manage the financial and administrative operations that involves overseeing financial records, preparing budgets and reports, and ensuring that administrative tasks are completed efficiently and on time.

Main duties:
. Sound financial management
. Preparation of monthly expenditure reports and closing of monthly Mission accounts
. Manage budget and financial support services
. Bookkeeping (vouchers, payments, scanning and filing) for audit purposes
. Assist management with the yearly Mission Action Plan, annual estimates for the budget exercises and mid-term review
. Office administration (HR support services, salaries, leave management, VAT reconciliation, contract management, quotations for services and update database of service providers)
. Oversee mission's bi-annual asset verification process and update asset files
. Dealing with Swedish authorities (Försäkringskassan, Skatteverket, etc)
. Customer services and staff co-ordination


Requirements:
. Qualified Accountant with at least 2 years PQE in a relevant position.
. B. Com accounting degree or equivalent financial degree.
. Computer literacy (Microsoft Office computer programmes: Word, Excel, and Outlook).
. Experience in Financial Accounting: 2 years (Required).
. Experience in Financial Reporting: 2 years (Required).
. Be able to handle essential fiscal and operational responsibilities, accounting skills, maintain accurate records, produce reporting, reconcile statements, and manage procedures.
. Experience to manage administrative and HR responsibilities to enable smooth financial and organisational operations.
. Be deadline driven and able to comply with short deadlines.
. Be able to solve problems and find solutions, is self-motivated, resilient, and self-reliant.
. Possess a positive and flexible attitude, good organizational capability; dedication to service quality; committed and prepared to take on additional duties where appropriate, having the ability to handle stressful situations.
. Be a team player and maintain good working relationships with other staff.
. Demonstrates the Embassy's core values i.e. Integrity, Respect and Collaboration.
. 100% Fluency in Swedish and English is non-negotiable.
. South African nationals living in Sweden may apply.
. Non-Swedish nationals need to have a valid permanent residency permit.
. A valid police report with no criminal record.
. Prior experience working in an Embassy will be an advantage.

Salary Package:
Starts from SEK 326 528 SEK per annum (depending on qualifications and experience) An annual bonus equal to one month's salary, holiday pay at 0.43% of the annual salary, pension and life insurance benefits will also be payable.

Please submit your application, both CV and Cover Letter, (in English) no later than close of business on Friday, 19 April 2024 to embassy.stockholm@dirco.gov.za with reference Accountant/Admin Officer Vacancy.

If you have questions regarding this position, you are welcome to email the embassy at the email above.

Only Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interviews and proficiency tests. To those applicants not shortlisted, we extend our appreciation for considering the South African Embassy as a Potential Employer.

Location :

South African Embassy
Alsnögatan 7
11641 Stockholm