Finance Secretary

The Finance Secretary role is a permanent position in the Sivistyksen toimiala. Duties include sector accounting tasks (e.g., basic education unit municipal invoicing), monthly financial entries for the sector's units' cash sales, monitoring and management of grant funding, various purchase and sales invoice processing, journal entries and closing-phase tasks, secretarial tasks related to payment orders, and supportive and coordinating tasks for contract management and procurement and records management. We value independent and proactive work, careful and systematic work habits, and the ability to cope with occasional deadlines. Good IT skills and knowledge of financial management systems are valued. Work is done in collaboration with diverse stakeholders, so good teamwork and communication skills are expected. Previous experience in financial administration and secretarial-level tasks in accounting is required; prior public administration experience is a plus. Eligibility requires at least a secondary education. We offer a diverse role with opportunities to develop and implement responsibilities. Work location is Jyväskylä city center with flexible remote work possibilities. You will also have access to municipal employee benefits and development opportunities. Terms follow the Municipal Collective Agreement (KVTES). The position’s tiered salary is 2943.88 EUR/month. Other possible pay supplements depend on the candidate’s experience. The job starts on 1 October 2026 or as soon as possible. We value diversity and equal opportunities. Applications close on Fri 28 August 2026 and interviews will be held in weeks 36-37. For more information contact: Kati Kämppi; Senior Controller, Sivistyksen toimiala, tel. 050 311 8601, kati.kamppi@jyvaskyla.fi