Necessary skills for Head of Accounting: skills and requirements
General requirements of a Head of Accounting
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant field
• Knowledge of financial software programs and relevant regulations
• Proven experience as Head of Accounting or similar role
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Skills and Behaviours for a Head of Accounting
Data visualization
Matplotlib
Metabase
Palantir
Power BI
Qlik Sense
SAP Analytics
SAS
Tableau
Financial accounting
Balance Sheet
Financial Accounting
Financial Analysis
Financial Consolidation
Financial Reporting
Financial Statement
Income Statement
Reconciliation
Investment Management
Asset Management
Equity Management
Financial Modeling
Investment Banking
Investments
Mutual Funds
Portfolio Management
Retirement Planning
Managerial Accounting
Cash Flow
Cash Management
Cost accounting
Management Accounting
P&L Management
Risk Management
Risk Assessment
Risk Management
Strategic Thinking
Company Vision
Strategic Thinking
Analytical thinking
Gathering information and data
Identifying cause and effect relationships
Change Management
Driving change and innovation
Influencing others towards change
Communicating information
Active Listening
Asking the right questions
Influencing and persuading others
Synthesizing information
Developing others
Coaching others to succeed
Enhancing individual and professional development
Sharing knowledge, skills and expertise to others