Public finance

Description

The economic influence of the government, and the workings of government revenue and expenditures.

Occupations requiring this skill

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Skill demand overview
  • Essential in 6 occupations
  • Optional in 15 occupations
  • Total: 21 occupations
  • Most common in: ISCO major group 1 (Managers)

Essential for

  • Public finance accountant
    Public finance accountants head the treasury department of a governmental institution. They manage the institution's financial administration, expenditure and income generation, an…
  • Economic development coordinator
    Economic development coordinators outline and implement policies for the improvement of a community's, government's or institution's economic growth and stability. They research ec…
  • Consul
    Consuls represent governments in foreign institutions such as embassies in order to facilitate economic and political cooperation between the two nations. They protect the interest…
  • Tax policy analyst
    Tax policy analysts research and develop taxation policies and legislation in order to improve and develop tax policies. They advise official bodies on policy implementation and fi…
  • Tax inspector
    Tax inspectors are responsible for the calculation of taxation and the ensurance of its timely payment by individuals and organisations. They provide information and guidance conce…
  • Civil service administrative officer
    Civil service administrative officers perform administrative duties in civil service organisations and government departments. They ensure record maintenance, handle enquiries and …

Optional for

  • Accounting manager
    Accounting managers assume responsibility for all accounting activities relating to financial reporting. They develop and maintain accounting principles and procedures to ensure ti…
  • Public administration manager
    Public administration managers direct, monitor and evaluate the implementation of government policies. They supervise staff and manage resources used for implementation, and write …
  • Financial manager
    Financial managers handle all the matters in reference to the finance and investments of a company. They manage financial operations of companies such as the assets, liabilities, e…
  • Community development officer
    Community development officers develop plans to improve quality of life in local communities. They investigate and assess the community's issues and needs, manage resources, and de…
  • Business administration vocational teacher
    Business administration vocational teachers for business administration instruct students in their specialised field of study, business administration, which is predominantly pract…
  • Government minister
    Government ministers function as decision-makers in national or regional governments, and head government ministries. They perform legislative duties and supervise the operation of…
  • Budget manager
    Budget managers assess financial proposals of different departments before granting financial resources to projects. They monitor the implementation of budget policies and procedur…
  • Tax compliance officer
    Tax compliance officers collect fees, debt, and taxes on behalf of government institutions in cities, municipalities and other jurisdictions. They perform administrative duties and…
  • Budget analyst
    A budget analyst is a financial professional who plays a pivotal role in helping organizations manage their finances effectively by developing, analyzing, and monitoring budgets. T…
  • Economic adviser
    Economic advisers research economic developments and advise on economic problems. They forecast trends and behaviour in economics, and advise on finance, trade, fiscal and other re…
  • Secretary general
    Secretaries general head international governmental or nongovernmental organisations. They supervise staff, direct policy and strategy development, and function as main representat…
  • Mayor
    Mayors chair their jurisdiction's council meetings and act as main supervisor of the local government's administrative and operational policies. They also represent their jurisdict…
  • City councillor
    City councillors represent residents of a city in the city's council and perform local legislative duties. They examine the concerns of the residents and respond to them in an…
  • Senator
    Senators perform legislative duties on a central government level, such as working on constitutional reforms, negotiating on bills of law, and settling conflicts between other gove…
  • Central bank governor
    Central bank governors set the monetary and regulatory policy, determine interest rates, maintain price stability, control the national money supply and issuance and foreign exchan…

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Last updated on February 18, 2026

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