Money matters? You probably live in spreadsheets, audits, forecasts, budgets, ledgers—and you like it that way. Finance & Accounting is the backbone of every business: keeping the books clean, ensuring compliance, advising on investments & strategy. Whether you’re a financial analyst, tax accountant, auditor, controller or CFO, this sector values precision, analytical thinking, integrity—and often a bit of flair when explaining numbers so they make sense. Here you’ll find CV templates & role examples (Accountant, Financial Analyst, Auditor, Controller, Tax Specialist, etc.).
$ 102,470
Average Salary
5 %
Annual Sector Growth
124,200
Job offer
674,000
Companies
Rising demand for tech / automation: digital tools, AI, robotic process automation (RPA), cloud accounting, analytics.
Remote and hybrid roles more common; competition across geographies.
Increased regulatory complexity & compliance demands (tax laws, ESG reporting, financial reporting standards) → more audits, oversight.
Focus on advisory & strategic finance rather than just transactional or compliance roles. Finance teams expected to contribute to decision-making, forecasting, risk management.
Talent shortages in certain sub-areas (e.g. financial planning & analysis, data analytics, forensic accounting) → firms offering better compensation & perks to attract skilled professionals.
Analytical & quantitative skills (financial modelling, forecasting, budgeting)
Proficiency with finance/accounting software & tools (ERP systems, Excel advanced, data visualization, maybe Python or SQL)
Knowledge of regulatory standards, compliance, tax rules, audit procedures
Communication & interpretation: ability to explain financial results clearly to non-finance stakeholders
Attention to detail + integrity + ability to work under deadlines (month-end, audits, filings)