Trends are showing that the future looks bright for professionals with in-demand technical accounting expertise and soft skills.
Bookkeeping, accounting and auditing skills rank among the top 15 occupations expected to grow in the 2012-2022 period.
In the realm of finance, economics and accounting job opportunities, prospects look good.
For instance, employment of economists is projected to grow by 14% from 2012-2022. With businesses and organisations across many industries increasingly relying on economic analysts, demand is set to grow.
Demand is set to increase as a result of the increasing complexity of the global economy. More business owner sand CEOs will need help as they navigate through more complex financial regulations and an increasingly competitive business environment.
Job prospects are likely to be more favourable for finance professionals with a Master’s degree or PhD.
According to Job Mail, the highest paying jobs in the finance, economics and accounting field include:
Actuary
Actuaries are essentially business professionals who deal with the financial impact of risk and uncertainty. Skills required to excel in this field include business knowledge, good analytical skills, asset management and liability management.
Business Analyst
A Business Analyst is someone who is tasked with assessing the business model or its integration with technology.
Finance Manager
Financial Analyst As a financial analyst you will be responsible for helping to analyse cash flows and expenditures and to develop a reasonable budget. You may also assist in determining the optimal capital structure for the corporation.
Research has also shown that it’s becoming more challenging for CFOs to find skilled candidates for professional-level positions today.