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Financial managers work in many industries, including banks and insurance companies. Most financial managers work full time, and about 1 in 3 worked more than 40 hours per week in 2014.
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Direct financial activities, such as planning, procurement, and investments for all or part of an organization.
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Direct financial activities, such as planning, procurement, and investments for all or part of an organization.
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Financial managers work in many industries, including banks and insurance companies. Most financial managers work full time, and about 1 in 3 worked more than 40 hours per week in 2014.
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Evaluate needs for procurement of funds and investment of surpluses and make appropriate recommendations.
Delegate authority for the receipt, disbursement, banking, protection, and custody of funds, securities, and financial instruments.
Develop and maintain relationships with banking, insurance, and external accounting personnel to facilitate financial activities.
Monitor financial activities and details, such as cash flow and reserve levels, to ensure that all legal and regulatory requirements are met.
Receive, record, and authorize requests for disbursements in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Develop internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for activities, such as budget administration, cash and credit management, and accounting.
Coordinate and direct the financial planning, budgeting, procurement, or investment activities of all or part of an organization.
Receive cash and checks and make deposits.
Prepare and file annual tax returns or prepare financial information so that outside accountants can complete tax returns.
Supervise employees performing financial reporting, accounting, billing, collections, payroll, and budgeting duties.
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Economics and Accounting
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English Language
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Administration and Management
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Mathematics
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Personnel and Human Resources
SKILL
Complex Problem Solving
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Critical Thinking
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Judgment and Decision Making
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Reading Comprehension
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Management of Financial Resources
ABILITY
Inductive Reasoning
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Written Comprehension
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Deductive Reasoning
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Near Vision
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Oral Comprehension
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