An expert is sought for a full-time position in the finance department of Hafnarfjörður Municipality. This is a fixed-term position for one year in an exciting, challenging and ambitious working environment.

The Finance Department currently has two members of staff in addition to the Head of Department. The Finance Department is one of four departments within the Finance Directorate; the others are the Economic Department, the Accounting and Settlement Department, and the Procurement Department. The Finance Directorate has 15 staff members.

Key responsibilities and duties:

• Administration and management of service charges for the City of Hafnarfjörður and its enterprises.
• Administration and review of leisure fee registrations
• Management and supervision of claims in the interim and final collection stages.
• Management and oversight of the town's payment solutions
• Information and advice to management and staff
• Work on operational improvements and automation
• Statistical data processing and report writing
• Performs cashier duties in the absence of the department manager.
• Other duties as described in the job description 

Educational and competency requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) in Business Administration, Economics or a comparable subject.
• Experience in a comparable role
• Knowledge of the financial system is a prerequisite.
• Experience with Business Central (Navision) is desirable.
• Good IT skills, including proficiency in Word, Excel, Power BI and the ability to adopt new technologies.
• Knowledge and interest in digital development work is desirable.
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Meticulousness and numeracy
• Initiative, independence and organisational skills
• Good command of Icelandic and English

 Further information about the role is provided by Þórey Hallbergsdóttir, Head of the Finance Department., thoreyh@hafnarfjordur.is  

The salary is in accordance with the collective agreement between the Association of Icelandic Local Authorities and the Trade Association of Business and Economics Professionals.

The application deadline is 28 October 2026.

A detailed CV and covering letter must accompany the application.

Attention is drawn to the policy of the City of Hafnarfjörður to equalise the gender balance in employment with the city and to ensure that its workplaces reflect the diversity of the community.