Summary of responsibilities
Financial management professionals carry out, organize and control the accounting, budgetary and financial activities within an organization.
Education requirement
University degree in accounting, administration or another appropriate discipline
Condition of employment
Membership or Trainee-Membership in a recognized association of accountants (CA, CGA, and CMA) is preferable
Minimum experience generally required by level of complexity
- Level 1: None
- Level 2: 3 years
- Level 3: 8 years
Description of the levels of complexity
Fields of activity
- General accounting
- Budget analysis
- Cost accounting
- Taxation
- Financial auditing (internal or external)
- Financial analysis and capital management
Examples of job titles
- Accountant
- Financial auditor
- Financial analyst
- Financial consultant
- Controler
- Finance officer
To be included in this job
- Trainee
To be excluded from this job
- Foreign-exchange dealer
- Money market traders
- Investment advisors working in brokerage firms