Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
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Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
financial manager
ESCO occupation · 12 essential, 321 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
financial management
liaise with managers
strive for company growth
advise on financial matters
analyse market financial trends
analyse financial performance of a company
create a financial plan
follow company standards
plan health and safety procedures
financial statements
enforce financial policies
financial analysis
Optional & specialised skills
evaluate budgets
corporate law
build business relationships
lead claim examiners
create risk reports
apply credit risk policy
debt collection techniques
cost management
analyse loans
inform on fiscal duties
train employees
perform asset depreciation
keep updated on the political landscape
monitor loan portfolio
support development of annual budget
draft accounting procedures
prepare tax returns forms
liaise with board members
create banking accounts
guarantee customer satisfaction
foreign valuta
advise on public finance
fix meetings
ethics
safeguard bank reputation
inform on government funding
liquidity management
concurrent estate
ensure compliance with company regulations
fraud detection
manage the handling of promotional materials
mortgage loans
assess financial viability
collect property financial information
debt classification
budget for financial needs
ensure proper document management
maintain relationship with customers
draw conclusions from market research results
manage the general ledger
prepare financial statements
monitor national economy
liaise with shareholders
review insurance process
customer relationship management
maintain client debt records
develop promotional tools
real estate market
apply technical communication skills
corporate social responsibility
advertising techniques
types of pensions
organise a damage assessment
advise on communication strategies
compile statistical data for insurance purposes
ensure information transparency
perform asset recognition
public relations
contract law
risk transfer
build community relations
hire new personnel
supervise accounting operations
accounting entries
develop professional network
estimate damage
analyse insurance needs
explain accounting records
carry out strategic research
securities
accounting techniques
perform risk analysis
depreciation
make strategic business decisions
financial products
monitor stock market
assess reliability of data
energy performance of buildings
handle financial disputes
perform clerical duties
assist in loan applications
perform fundraising activities
perform market research
survey techniques
manage personnel
provide investment advice
claims procedures
handle incoming insurance claims
liaise with financiers
tax legislation
interpret financial statements
investigate social security applications
assume responsibility for the management of a business
analyse business plans
manage donor database
financial jurisdiction
perform cost accounting activities
inform on interest rates
analyse external factors of companies
manage corporate bank accounts
stock market
market research
manage government-funded programmes
actuarial science
public finance
manage accounts
ensure lawful business operations
types of insurance
supervise property development projects
prepare market research reports
marketing principles
electronic communication
develop product design
attach accounting certificates to accounting transactions
synthesise financial information
financial forecasting
estimate profitability
building construction principles
public offering
draft press releases
communicate with tenants
align efforts towards business development
analyse community needs
liaise with local authorities
examine credit ratings
monitor financial accounts
liaise with advertising agencies
delegate activities
business loans
credit control processes
sell insurance
analyse claim files
liaise with property owners
trace financial transactions
organise property viewing
develop company strategies
public housing legislation
decide on insurance applications
principles of insurance
create insurance policies
conclude business agreements
perform public relations
deliver a sales pitch
make investment decisions
liaise with auditors
supervise staff
calculate dividends
conduct financial audits
develop audit plan
sales strategies
organise press conferences
forecast organisational risks
recruit employees
advise on tax planning
calculate tax
evaluate performance of organisational collaborators
produce materials for decision making
insurance market
obtain financial information
disseminate information on tax legislation
international trade
coordinate advertising campaigns
advise on tax policy
modern portfolio theory
handle tenant changeover
banking activities
analyse insurance risk
economics
ensure compliance with disclosure criteria of accounting information
execute feasibility study
advise on property value
review closing procedures
consult information sources
maintain records of financial transactions
fire safety regulations
supervise sales activities
manage claims process
manage profitability
advise on investment
develop an organisational structure
prepare credit reports
national generally accepted accounting principles
negotiate on asset value
advise on risk management
funding methods
advise on bank account
coordinate marketing plan actions
perform property market research
shape corporate culture
advise on credit rating
work within communities
calculate insurance rate
company policies
financial department processes
create a financial report
handle financial transactions
value properties
manage contracts
negotiate with property owners
manage contract disputes
exert expenditure control
perform debt investigation
prepare inventory of properties
implement strategic planning
solve bank account problems
plan marketing campaign
monitor contractor performance
develop investment portfolio
manage administrative systems
implement operational business plans
customer service
handle lease agreement administration
initiate claim file
plan buildings maintenance work
assess risk factors
maintain financial records
perform dunning activities
manage claim files
plan allocation of space
apply for government funding
check accounting records
assess customer credibility
identify clients' needs
represent the organisation
budgetary principles
prepare financial auditing reports
plan product management
analyse business objectives
manage budgets
identify customer's needs
handle customer complaints
perform stock valuation
manage staff
perform project management
advise on bankruptcy proceedings
negotiate loan agreements
determine loan conditions
provide information on properties
integrate shareholders' interests in business plans
international financial reporting standards
manage loan applications
create cooperation modalities
accounting department processes
create credit policy
manage volunteers
develop business plans
compare property values
coordinate operational activities
negotiate with stakeholders
building codes
examine the conditions of buildings
review investment portfolios
offer financial services
show an exemplary leading role in an organisation
recruit personnel
report on overall management of a business
audit contractors
control financial resources
write charity grant proposals
develop financial products
ensure cross-department cooperation
inspect government expenditures
abide by business ethical code of conducts
report major building repairs
business management principles
insolvency law
assess construction compliance
trade securities
provide financial product information
present reports
investment analysis
define measurable marketing objectives
manage financial risk
inform on renting agreements
protect client interests
prospect new customers
monitor title procedures
marketing management
bookkeeping regulations
integrate strategic foundation in daily performance
idenfify if a company is a going concern
establish contact with potential donors
operate financial instruments
provide support in financial calculation
maintain credit history of clients
provide cost benefit analysis reports
manage securities
promote financial products
get involved in the day-to-day operation of the company
analyse business processes
compile appraisal reports
government social security programmes
oversee the facilities services budget
consult credit score
business valuation techniques
follow the statutory obligations
collect rental fees
produce statistical financial records
property law
create underwriting guidelines
debt systems
ensure quality of final product
ensure compliance with accounting conventions
analyse financial risk
coordinate events
develop product policies
manage credit union operations
analyse internal factors of companies
analyse the credit history of potential customers
statistics
develop public relations strategies
collect financial data
communicate with customers
impart business plans to collaborators
attend trade fairs
perform account allocation
accounting
financial markets
insurance law
communicate with banking professionals
manage fundraising activities
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actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.