Controller

Avannaata Municipality is seeking a committed and analytically strong controller for the budget department, with the main responsibility for the administration of Culture, Schools, and Preschools.

The budget and controller area is staffed with 5 controller positions that report personnel-wise to the professional management and have a professional reference to the Lead Coordinator in the Budget Department. Currently, we have 2 controllers, 1 leader, and 2 housing managers.

One of the 5 Controller positions is available for appointment on July 1 or by further agreement, in Culture, School, and Preschool.

The main task will be to assist the professional administration in preparing and following up on their budgets. So the job involves both a control and a service role, which places high demands on both critical thinking and collaboration.

As a controller in the budget department, you will play a central role in supporting financial management and administrative follow-up in the area. You will work closely with managers, institutions, and the central finance function. Your immediate supervisor is the head of the budget department.

Budgeting and budget monitoring for schools, cultural institutions, and the preschool sector.

Economic advice and coaching for leaders and administration

Preparation of analyses, forecasts, and management information

·Follow-up on consumption, appropriations, and accounts

Contribute to the development and optimization of workflows and financial processes.

Ensure compliance with applicable legislation and municipal guidelines.

·Budgetary case processing

Development and updating of financial procedures and business processes, etc.

·Control in relation to applicable rules on financial management and budgeting

·Follow-up on Audit Reports

·Establishment of financial key figures/Analysis/Impact assessments

Advise management on budgetary matters in consultation with the director of the area.

·Relevant higher education in economics, administration, or equivalent

Experience with budget and accounting work, preferably from the public sector.

·Good analytical skills and understanding of economic relationships

·Good IT skills, especially in Excel; knowledge of financial systems is an advantage.

·Structured and independent working style

Good collaboration skills and communication competencies

·Responsible and service-minded

Ability to communicate figures and analyses in an understandable way

An exciting and versatile position in a politically governed organization

·Good opportunities for professional and personal development

An engaged and collegial work environment

Employment in accordance with the applicable collective agreement

There are opportunities to participate in relevant courses.

Salary and employment conditions are in accordance with the collective agreement in force at the time of commencement between the Government of Greenland and the negotiating organization.

Housing can be allocated for the position. An unfurnished staff apartment can be allocated for the position according to the applicable rules at any given time. Rent and deposit are paid according to the applicable rules for the allocated housing. The staff apartment is linked to the employment relationship and must be vacated upon termination of the employment relationship.

If an applicant already has employee housing through employment in the Municipality, the right to the allocated employee housing is retained.

Further information about the position can be obtained by contacting Lead Coordinator Bent Maratse, email: bmar@avannaata.gl phone: 38 76 71.

Application with information about education and previous employment, along with a copy of exam papers, etc., must be submitted by clicking on "Apply for this position."

Application deadline: May 20, 2026

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