Investigator – Contribute to the Development of Government Accounting

Statskontoret · Full-time

Stockholm, Sweden

We are looking for someone with experience in qualified accounting work who wants to take a step into a normative, advisory, and developmental role for the entire government administration. Your Role and Responsibilities As an investigator with us, you contribute to the agency's normative work in government accounting. You are involved in developing, interpreting, and managing the regulatory framework for government accounting to ensure consistent and appropriate application throughout the government administration. You work with advisory and support services to agencies and the Government Offices, conduct training, and handle government assignments – with the opportunity to influence how government accounting develops. Your work involves: driving and participating in regulatory development in government accounting providing advisory services to agencies and the Government Offices planning and conducting training and competence development initiatives developing support and guidance on our website Forum för ekonomisk styrning participating in government assignments You work independently but in close collaboration with colleagues, other agencies, and the Government Offices. The role offers great variety and the opportunity to deepen your understanding of complex accounting issues with high relevance. You will be part of the Division for Efficient Administration, which is a large analytical division at the agency. An important task is to conduct investigations on assignment from the government. Your Background and Qualifications We are looking for someone who has: an academic degree in economics or equivalent several years of experience in qualified accounting work very good ability to express yourself in Swedish and English, both verbally and in writing It is meritious if you have: experience in government accounting experience in conducting training or presentations Your Personal Qualities The role requires good analytical ability and sound judgment. You are structured, self-driven, and have the ability to advance issues even in complex situations. You are curious and stay updated in your field, while you have an easy time collaborating and building trusting relationships. We place great emphasis on your personal qualities. About Us With us, you get a unique opportunity to hold a normative and strategically important role in government and contribute to the development of accounting in the government sector. We strive to be a modern agency with technical solutions that facilitate daily work. We develop our own AI tools and actively work on using new technology in analysis, guidance, and knowledge support. We are located in pleasant offices in central Stockholm. There is an opportunity to work partially remotely. Read more at https://www.statskontoret.se/om-statskontoret/arbeta-hos-oss/vi-erbjuder/. Apply by August 30 We look forward to receiving your application by August 30, 2026. You apply by answering a number of screening questions and submitting your application through our recruitment system. The position is permanent full-time and begins with a six-month probationary period. Start date by agreement. Contact Persons For questions about the position: Unit Manager Anne Bryne at telephone 070-322 98 96 or [email protected] For questions about the recruitment process: HR Specialist Fredrik Sydstrand at telephone 076-877 47 21 or [email protected]. For union matters: Therese Brolin for Saco-S or Max Dahlbäck for ST. You can reach them via the agency's switchboard at telephone 08-690 43 00. During the vacation period, it may be difficult to reach us at short notice, but you can always email our function mailbox [email protected] We warmly welcome your application! We are happy to receive calls from you if you are interested in the job, but we decline from those selling advertisements and recruitment services. Statskontoret works for an efficient government administration and good stewardship of government funds. We investigate and follow up government activities, develop economic management and reporting, and promote good administrative culture and work against corruption in government. We also examine Sweden's handling of EU funds.