Finance, Accounting and Insurance Careers
People working in finance, accounting and insurance jobs provide services to business and individuals such as; accounting and auditing, insurance, sharebroking, financial management and advice and banking.
- Accounting Technician
- Accounting technicians provide accounting, financial and management services to a range of businesses, organisations and accounting firms.
- Accounts Officer
- Accounts officers calculate and record the amount of money an organisation receives and spends.
- Actuary
- Actuaries predict and assess the financial risks and impacts of future events. They work in areas such as insurance, superannuation, investment and any other field where future financial risks need to be evaluated and managed.
- Administration, Accounting Manager
- Administration/accounting managers monitor, plan and direct the financial policies and daily running of an organisation, and carry out the policies of the board of directors.
- Auditor
- Auditors examine the financial statements of companies or organisations and provide an opinion on whether the statements give a true and fair view of their financial performance and position. Auditors also review the accounting systems and control procedures of companies and organisations, and make recommendations for improvements to these procedures.
- Bank Manager
- Bank managers are responsible for the overall development and performance of their branch and staff, ensuring quality service, business growth and profitability targets.
- Bank Teller
- Bank tellers serve customers depositing or withdrawing money, and record details of the transactions. They also explain bank products and services to customers, and help them identify their banking needs.
- Cashier
- Cashiers deal with payments made to or from an organisation such as a bank or shop.
- Debt Collector
- Debt collectors help businesses and individuals collect overdue payments for goods or services. They may also help people manage their finances, including setting up payment plans to help people clear their debts.
- Economist
- Economists are interested in the factors that influence the well-being of people and aim to find solutions to improve people's standard of living. This includes studying how financial, labour and trade markets are organised and how they interact.
- Financial Accountant
- Financial accountants prepare financial reports and give financial advice to clients or company management. They also provide a variety of information, such as external financial statements, to parties outside the organisation.
- Financial Adviser
- Financial advisers look at a client's personal or lifestyle situation and objectives, help identify their cash flow management and insurance needs, and give suitable advice that helps the client protect and build assets.
- Insurance Claims Officer
- Insurance claims officers decide whether an insurance company will settle a claim and manage the claim through to payment.
- Insurance Loss Adjuster
- Insurance loss adjusters act as mediators between insurers and claimants when insurance claims are made.
- Insurance Representative
- Insurance representatives sell insurance policies to companies and individuals to protect them financially from risks such as death, fire and theft. They may also deal with superannuation, income protection and other savings products.
- Management Accountant
- Management accountants advise management or clients on how to interpret information relating to financial and business management, to help the organisation or company reach its financial and non-financial goals.
- Mortgage Broker
- Mortgage brokers offer free advice to people wanting to buy a house or property. This involves finding the mortgage options best suited to the client, and arranging finance on the client's behalf.
- Payroll Officer
- Payroll officers calculate and arrange payment of staff salaries and wages.
- Personal Banker
- Personal bankers provide a personalised service, providing customers with support for all their banking and financial service needs, including complex lending and financial requirements.
- Quantity Surveyor
- Quantity surveyors manage construction project finances. They calculate a budget based on their client's requirements, and prepare detailed estimates to ensure the budget is sufficient for each stage of construction as the project develops.
- Sharebroker
- Sharebrokers buy and sell stocks and bonds, such as shares in companies listed on the stock exchange, on behalf of clients. They may also advise clients on suitable investments.
- Underwriter
- Underwriters study insurance applications and make decisions on the terms and conditions of new insurance policies.
- Valuer
- Valuers assess the value of machinery, furniture, art, jewellery and other items for such purposes as sale, purchase or insurance.
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