Project Economist at KTH

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Stockholm, Stockholm, Švédsko

Do you have experience in accounting, project monitoring, and financial management? Would you like to work in a knowledge-intensive environment where you support research, education, and development projects? We are now looking at Jefferson Wells for a Project Economist for an exciting consulting assignment at KTH in Stockholm. Start: Immediately Scope: Full-time (100%) Assignment duration: Initially 8 months Location: Campus Stockholm, work mainly on-site Contribute to successful research and development projects As a Project Economist, you will be part of the finance department at the EECS School at KTH. The role involves working closely with operations and supporting institutions in managing grant-funded projects and contributing to financial management within one or more institutions. You will work closely with project managers, researchers, and department heads and be an important support in both operational and strategic financial matters. Your responsibilities include: Ongoing accounting and bookkeeping Year-end closing work Grant fund requisitioning Financial reporting to funders Project administration Budgeting of research and development projects Monitoring, analysis, and forecasting work Budget and forecast work for institutions Financial support to project managers and management functions Are you the project economist we are looking for? We are looking for someone who enjoys taking responsibility for financial processes and has the ability to combine accuracy with a consultative approach. You are used to working independently while appreciating close collaboration with the business. To succeed in this role, we see that you have: Relevant financial education or equivalent work experience Experience in accounting and financial monitoring Good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written Good knowledge of the Office suite, especially Excel Experience with business systems such as Agresso, SAP, or similar Experience in budget and forecasting work Experience supporting managers or management groups in financial matters It is meriting if you also have: Experience independently working with accounting, year-end closing, and reporting of grant-funded projects Experience from a university, college, government agency, or other research-intensive organization As a person you are structured, analytical, and responsible. You have an easy way of building trust in the organization and thrive in a role where you collaborate with many different stakeholders. Work in one of Sweden's most exciting knowledge environments KTH is one of Europe's leading technical universities and conducts world-class education and research. Here you have the opportunity to work in an international and knowledge-intensive environment where innovation, development, and social benefit are in focus. As a consultant, you have the opportunity to contribute to organizations that drive research and technical development forward, while working together with competent colleagues in a stimulating environment. Develop your career with Jefferson Wells Jefferson Wells is one of Sweden's leading consulting firms focusing on managers and specialists. As a consultant with us, you have access to developing assignments at many of Sweden's most attractive organizations and brands. We care about your career and your development, and you get a personal consultant manager with knowledge in your field. Jefferson Wells is part of the global ManpowerGroup, with the goal of making both people and organizations grow. Application Does this sound like the next step in your career? Welcome to submit your application by clicking "Apply" in the ad. Selection and interviews are ongoing and the position may be filled before the final application deadline. Due to GDPR, we do not accept applications via email. This is a consulting assignment where you are employed by Jefferson Wells and work on assignment at KTH.