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• Up-to-date knowledge of recent trends in corporate governance
• Analytic and interpretive skills
• The ability to clearly and coherently explain
financial information to the client and/or to
management
• Presentation skills
• Negotiation skills
• The ability to manage conflict
• The ability to maintain client confidentiality
Transferable skills should include:
• Interpersonal skills
• Strong skills in English
• IT skills
• Organisational and planning skills
• Problem solving and decision making skills
• Time management skills and the ability to
multitask
• The ability to work under pressure and
adhere to tight deadlines
• The ability to work independently and as part
of a team
• Leadership skills
Additional qualities
These may include:
• A high level of drive and ambition
• A methodical and meticulous approach
• A sense of initiative
• A solution-oriented approach
• Accuracy
• An ability to see the bigger picture
• Attention to detail
• Confidence
• Critical thinking skills
• Focused
• Honesty
• Inquisitiveness
• Integrity
Related career opportunities
• Auditor
• Chief Financial Officer
• Finance Manager
• Head of Accounting
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