Controller for the Budget Department in Ilulissat

Controller for the Budget Department in Ilulissat

Avannaata Municipality is seeking a committed and analytically strong controller for the budget department starting October 1, 2026, with the main task for the area of management Culture, Schools, and Preschools.

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

One of the 5 controller positions is vacant for filling 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. Thus, the job involves both a control and a service task, which places high demands on both critical sense and collaboration.

About the position

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

Your primary tasks:

·Budgeting and budget follow-up for schools, cultural institutions, and the preschool area

·Financial advice and sparring 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

·Budget-related case processing

·Development and updating of financial procedures and workflows, etc.

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

·Follow-up on Audit Reports

·Preparation of financial key figures/Analysis/Impact assessments

·Advise management on budgetary issues in consultation with the director for the area

Professional qualifications:

·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 contexts

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

Personal competencies:

·Structured and independent working style

·Good collaboration skills and communication competencies

·Responsible and service-minded

·Ability to convey figures and analyses in an understandable way

We offer:

·An exciting and versatile position in a politically governed organization

·Good opportunities for professional and personal development

·An engaged and collegial working environment

·Employment in accordance with the applicable collective agreement

·There are opportunities for participation in relevant courses.

Salary and employment conditions:
Salary and employment conditions are in accordance with the collective agreement applicable at the time of commencement between Naalakkersuisut and the negotiating organization.

Housing:
Housing can be provided for the position. Unfurnished staff housing can be provided according to the applicable rules at any time. Rent and deposit are paid according to the applicable rules for the assigned housing. The staff housing is linked to the employment relationship and must be vacated upon termination of the employment relationship.

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

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

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

Application deadline: August 28, 2026