Avannaata Municipality is seeking a senior assistant for the Payroll Office in Uummannaq. Responsibilities include payroll registration, maternity benefit registration, pension reporting, invoicing, and financial control. Requirements: office assistant education, experience in payroll administration, bilingualism (Greenlandic/Danish), and a service-minded attitude.
Avannaata Municipality is seeking a senior assistant for the Payroll Office in Uummannaq, with a start date of March 16th possible or by further agreement.
The assistant in the Payroll Office reports to the department head in the Payroll Office as their immediate supervisor.
Upon employment, the tasks and areas of responsibility will be as follows:
Tasks under the Payroll Office
·Payroll registration for Uummannaq and the settlements
·Registration of maternity benefits
Reporting of old-age pension and early retirement pension
·Control of reports from HR
·Web registration (Webtas)
·Archiving
The tasks related to finance will be as follows:
·Preparation of invoices
Processing of credit notes
·Control and payment of invoices
·Printing of invoices
·Control of whether invoices are paid
·Control and follow-up via the financial system (ERP Prisme)
Daily manual transfers of funds
To the upcoming employee, we expect the following:
You are trained as an office assistant.
You have experience with payroll administration.
You are bilingual (Greenlandic/Danish)
You have a service-minded attitude.
You are punctual.
You can stay calm and work flexibly during busy periods.
You can keep agreements and solve assigned tasks.
You work in a structured and careful manner.
Salary and employment conditions:
Salary and employment conditions are determined in accordance with the applicable agreement between the Government of Greenland and the negotiating organization.
No housing is provided in connection with the position.
Contact:
If you have questions about the position, you can contact the head of Citizen Service Sullissivik, Aningaaq Fleischer, at phone number 38 78 01 or via email: anif@avannaata.gl
Application with information about education and previous employment CV, attached copy of diplomas etc. through Avannaata Municipality's website: Avannaata.gl/job-openings
Application deadline: March 4, 2026
Apply for this position
Employer Details
Avannaata Kommunia
Noah Mølgårdip Aqq. 9
3952 Ilulissat
Email: Anif@avannaata.gl
Share the job on
Available jobs at the same company
Caseworker Qaanaaq
The position is located in the family department in Qaanaaq and is responsible for case management for early retirement and elderly pensioners regarding social matters. Tasks include case processing, participation in meetings, and duty arrangements. Competencies include education as a social worker, administrative work, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Fundraiser
Avannaata Municipality is seeking a dedicated fundraiser to support the growth and development of the municipality. The position involves applying for grants for projects in urban development and building renewal. You will be based at the town hall in Ilulissat and report to the head of the secretariat.
Center Manager Majoriaq Ilulissat
A maternity leave position as Center Manager for Majoriaq in Ilulissat is available from May 15, 2026. Majoriaq is a job, guidance, and upskilling center that works with educational and labor market activities. The Center Manager is responsible for the development, planning, and coordination of employment and rehabilitation initiatives in...
Department Head for the Nursing Home in Qaanaaq
Avannaata Municipality is seeking a department head for the nursing home in Qaanaaq. The position is to be filled by April 1, 2026, or by agreement. You will be responsible for operations, administration, care, and support. Qualifications include education as a nurse or health assistant and good collaboration skills.
Maternity Cover
Avannaata Municipality's Citizen Service Center in Uummannaq is seeking a maternity cover from March 16, 2026, to December 31, 2026. Tasks include citizen service, handling phone calls and emails, filing, and processing applications. We are looking for an office-trained, service-minded, and bilingual person with experience in agreements.
Show more...
Job Title
Senior Assistant Payroll Office
Job Type
Full Time
Application Deadline
Mar 4, 2026
Contact Person
Aningaaq Fleischer
Anif@avannaata.gl
38 78 01
Job category
Office and Finance /
Office
Available jobs in the same field
Maternity Cover
PI/SPS Social Pedagogical Seminar is seeking a maternity cover for the position of administrative officer in our Study and College Administration in I...
Administrative Assistant
Greenland's Representation in Washington, D.C. is seeking a full-time administrative assistant to handle daily administrative tasks for a team of dipl...
Maternity Cover
Avannaata Municipality's Citizen Service Center in Uummannaq is seeking a maternity cover from March 16, 2026, to December 31, 2026. Tasks include cit...
Administrative Employee
The Dandelion Center is looking for a dedicated and versatile employee for administration. The position requires strong collaboration skills, responsi...