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Career Guidance Knowledge business, administration and law K041 - business and administration K0412 - finance, banking and insurance 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 accountantPublic finance accountants head the treasury department of a governmental institution. They manage the institution's financial administration, expenditure and income generation, an…
- Economic development coordinatorEconomic 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…
- ConsulConsuls 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 analystTax 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 inspectorTax 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 officerCivil service administrative officers perform administrative duties in civil service organisations and government departments. They ensure record maintenance, handle enquiries and …
Optional for
- Accounting managerAccounting managers assume responsibility for all accounting activities relating to financial reporting. They develop and maintain accounting principles and procedures to ensure ti…
- Public administration managerPublic administration managers direct, monitor and evaluate the implementation of government policies. They supervise staff and manage resources used for implementation, and write …
- Financial managerFinancial 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 officerCommunity 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 teacherBusiness administration vocational teachers for business administration instruct students in their specialised field of study, business administration, which is predominantly pract…
- Government ministerGovernment ministers function as decision-makers in national or regional governments, and head government ministries. They perform legislative duties and supervise the operation of…
- Budget managerBudget managers assess financial proposals of different departments before granting financial resources to projects. They monitor the implementation of budget policies and procedur…
- Tax compliance officerTax compliance officers collect fees, debt, and taxes on behalf of government institutions in cities, municipalities and other jurisdictions. They perform administrative duties and…
- Budget analystA 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 adviserEconomic 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 generalSecretaries general head international governmental or nongovernmental organisations. They supervise staff, direct policy and strategy development, and function as main representat…
- MayorMayors 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 councillorCity 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…
- SenatorSenators 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 governorCentral bank governors set the monetary and regulatory policy, determine interest rates, maintain price stability, control the national money supply and issuance and foreign exchan…
Related skills
- Budgetary principles
- Government policy implementation
- Manage government policy implementation
- Manage staff
- Advise on public finance
- Public law
- Bookkeeping regulations
- Maintain relationships with government agencies
- Manage budgets
- Liaise with local authorities
- Advise on legislative acts
- Accounting techniques
Last updated on February 18, 2026
