Swedish Embassy in Havana Seeks Cuban Applicants for Job Opening

The Swedish Embassy in Havana has recently announced a job opportunity specifically for Cuban citizens interested in joining their team. This time, the diplomatic mission is hiring a Cashier with accounting responsibilities.

The role demands experience in handling funds and accounting, alongside administrative and organizational skills, as highlighted on their website. The Embassy emphasizes its commitment to being an equal opportunity employer, encouraging all interested individuals to apply regardless of age, gender, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, or personal background.

Applications will be accepted until January 31, 2025, and candidates must submit their applications before this deadline. Key responsibilities for the position include managing the embassy's financial administration, preparing payments, conducting bank reconciliations, compiling monthly financial reports, and handling staff benefits like salaries, school fees, and other allowances.

Additionally, the role involves communicating with the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Stockholm on matters related to the accounting system and performing other tasks assigned by the head of the administrative section. To apply, a university degree is required, preferably in financial management or related fields, along with at least three years of work experience in administration or accounting (although this is not mandatory).

Advanced proficiency in both Spanish and English, written and spoken, is essential, as well as skills in using MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Knowledge of the Swedish language, experience with protocol formalities, and event planning skills are considered advantageous but not compulsory.

The embassy offers working conditions aligned with local personnel terms, including an initial contract with a six-month probation period, though salary details were not disclosed. Interested candidates should send the following documents in English to the email ambassaden.havanna@gov.se: a resume of no more than two pages, a cover letter of up to 400 words, two professional references, and a copy of their identity document. The email subject line should state: "Cashier/Accountant - UM Havanna."

The Swedish Embassy in Havana is committed to fostering political, economic, and cultural relations between Cuba and Sweden, in addition to providing consular and migration services.