ISCO Specialization 2411.1.11 Public Finance Accountant

Definition

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, and compliance with taxation and other financial legislation. They perform administrative duties to ensure record keeping, develop plans for budget management and perform financial forecasts.

Essential Skills

• Conduct Financial Audits
• Financial Forecasting
• Inspect Government Expenditures
• Tax Legislation
• Inspect Government Incomes
• Accounting Techniques
• Budgetary Principles
• Monitor Financial Accounts
• Create A Financial Report
• Control Financial Resources
• Public Finance
• Develop Account Strategy

Optional Skills

• Manage Budgets
• Comply With Legal Regulations
• Manage Staff
• Bookkeeping Regulations
• Manage Administrative Systems
• Advise On Public Finance
• Debt Systems
• Ensure Cross-Department Cooperation
• Delegate Activities
• Public Law
• Manage Accounts
• Handle Financial Transactions
• Calculate Tax
• Debt Classification
• Civil Law
• Manage Financial Risk

Alternative Names

• Treasury Accountant
• Treasury Officer
• Treasury Manager
• Finance Accountant Of Government Administration
• Public Finance Officer
• Public Finance Manager
• Finance Accountant

Higher Level

• ISCO Occupation Group 2411.1 Accountant