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