A Marketing Assistant supports the work of Marketing Managers and Executives on projects directed at maximising company profits and developing sales strategies or marketing campaigns. Marketing Assistants work closely with employees in other functions, such as advertising, market research, production, sales, and distribution. The day-to-day duties are very similar to other assistant roles but just […]
A Compliance Manager ensures that an organisation has the correct processes and internal controls to meet the requirements imposed by governmental bodies, regulators, industry mandates and internal policies. The term compliance describes the ability to act according to an order, set of rules or request. In the context of financial services businesses compliance operates […]
Payroll-processing duties vary by employer but ultimately, the payroll associate ensures that employees are paid accurately and on time. The Payroll Associate might be required to process the entire payroll from start to finish where they review and calculate time cards and make applicable changes. They compute wages and salaries, perform mandatory and voluntary deductions, […]
Head of Finance has primary responsibility for managing the company’s finances, including financial planning, management of financial risks, record-keeping and financial reporting. The Head of Finance wears three primary hats – first, as a finance expert, second, as an active member of the management team, and third, as leader of the finance and function […]
When a company purchases goods on credit which needs to be paid back in a short period of time, it is known as Accounts Payable. It is treated as a liability and comes under the heading, ‘Current Liabilities’. Accounts payable is a short-term debt payment which needs to be paid to avoid default. Accounts […]
A bookkeeper is a data-entry professional whose primary role is to make and maintain accurate business records. The data collated by a bookkeeper is often used by business owners and accountants to make financial decisions. Bookkeeping is a subset of accounting and can be carried out by an accountant or by an individual with bookkeeping […]
The role of a Financial Controller involves overseeing the accounts department and making sure everything runs smoothly and efficiently. A Financial Controller is a senior-level executive usually reporting to an organisation’s CFO. Whilst you will have a team of accountants to carry out the more administrative tasks, your daily to-do list will feature some or […]
Accountants & Finance Assistants are both important tools for a business but serve different purposes. A business uses accounting to review past performance and to check current business functions, whilst also using it to determine operational plans for the future. Accountants & Finance Assistants have different audiences as investors are not usually involved in the […]
Financial and Business Analysts examine the data of internal or external clients, and then use their findings to make recommendations to their supervisors about business decisions. On the financial side, analysts are called upon to help the company, either by the analyst’s own employer or by making investment decisions for an external client. The […]
Finance Managers keep a sharp eye on the financial workings of the companies that employ them. They look at investment data, prepare financial documents and business reports while making sure all financial transactions are legal. Financial Managers also look for investment opportunities and ways to maximise profits and make financial recommendations to senior managers. As […]