In this sector, you'll find all of our financial services and finance jobs in the government. Government financial jobs and careers can include everything from working for central government, local government, and government-related bodies. In this sector, we list jobs available at central banks and government regulatory bodies, as well as jobs at sovereign treasury departments, managing central government expenses and cash flow, the civil service, education and the health service (where public, as in other countries). A financial job in government can include anything from accounting and finance management to senior finance jobs and investment consulting jobs, to handling local government investments or actuarial jobs managing a government's retirement fund commitments, or working in government strategy and IT.
Accountants have an important position in the government. They are responsible for checking that assets are managed properly, costs calculated correctly, targets met and poorly performing areas found. The public sector is increasingly scrutinized and made more transparent because employees are dealing with taxpayers' money and governments worldwide are pressured to cut costs.
Accounting jobs in government are required for internal auditors and cost accountants, financial accountants and the chief finance officers with main responsibility for handling the finances and risks of the organization. Public sector accountants will often have qualifications which are specific to the public sector. In the UK, for instance, this is the CIPFA, run by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy. Worldwide, there is the Certificate in International Public Sector Financial Reporting (Cert IPSFR), run by the ICAEW.
You'll also find listed here positions in local public sector treasury management departments. These departments manage a local government organization's investments, cash flows, and any risk that arises as a result of these activities.
Jobs in the public sector don't always require working within actual government. Many private companies are required to support the public sector. Many large accounting firms have busy public sector practices which employ auditors to perform independent public sector audits. The Big Four accounting firms also hire financial teams for IT projects or to carry out reviews of public sector service delivery. There are also places for private companies in sectors such as investment and lending to nonprofit organizations. They may also provide public sector financing solutions.
Financial jobs in the public sector are largely considered to be less stressful than those in the private sector, although not everyone agrees. Decisions made in governmental positions often have both social and financial repercussions; balancing these competing requirements can be an additional challenge that adds an extra dimension to the work.
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| FINANCE MANAGER | The University of Sydney Remuneration package: $103K - $116K p.a.... | Australia-Sydney | 21 May 12 |
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Manage all financial affairs and resources - 2 x positions available.
| FINANCIAL ANALYST | The University of Sydney Remuneration package: $92,486 - $100,758... | Australia-Sydney | 21 May 12 |
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Provide high level strategic, commercial and financial advice - 2 X positions available.
| ASSOCIATE FINANCE DIRECTOR - INFRASTRUCTURE | The University of Sydney Remuneration package: $160,043 - $166,39... | Australia-Sydney | 21 May 12 |
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Play a key role in providing financial services, Work with a variety of stakeholders, Full-time continuing, SG...
| ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR – FINANCIAL PLANNING AND PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT | The University of Sydney Remuneration package: $160,043 - $166,39... | Australia-Sydney | 21 May 12 |
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Join a highly skilled professional support Unit, Provide strategic advice to University Senior Management, Ful...
| ASSOCIATE FINANCE DIRECTOR – CLIENT SERVICES | The University of Sydney Remuneration package: $160,043 - $166,39... | Australia-Sydney | 21 May 12 |
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Work with a variety of stakeholders, Up to two positions available, Full-time continuing, SGS 3.
| General Manager Investment | Austrade SES Band 2 - attractive remuneration | Australia-Sydney | 15 May 12 |
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The Australian Trade Commission – Austrade – is the Australian Government's trade, investment and education pr...
| FI BD Manager / Credit Analyst | Robert Walters Shanghai Competitive | China-Shanghai | 21 May 12 |
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This is for a leading foreign bank in Shanghai.
| Gestionnaire ALM Expérimenté Collectivités Locales | La Banque Postale Salaire à définir | France-Paris | 20 May 12 |
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La Banque Postale lancera, à partir de juin 2012, une nouvelle offre de financement local et dans ce cadre, el...
| CDD Chargé d'affaires crédit et clients direct | Dexia Crédit Local Salaire à définir | France-Paris | 18 May 12 |
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En charge de réaliser les offres qui lui sont affectées soit pour les clients segmentés via le réseau commerci...
| Prozesskoordinator (m/w) für die Finanzverwaltung | Fachhochschule Südwestfalen verhandelbar | Germany-Nordrhein-Westfalen | 30 Apr 12 |
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Wir bieten an den Standorten Hagen, Iserlohn, Meschede, Soest und Lüdenscheid 47 Bachelor- und Masterstudiengä...
| DIRECTOR - RELATIONSHIP MANAGER – MNC, PUBLIC SECTOR, REAL ESTATE | Hays Banking Hong Kong Competitive | Hong Kong SAR | 21 May 12 |
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DEVELOP AND MANAGE BUSINESS IN THIS EXCITING CUSTOMER SEGMENT
| Compliance HK, APAC Corporate Disclosure, Licensing & Continuous Professional Training, Director/VP | Morgan Stanley not disclosed | Hong Kong SAR | 20 May 12 |
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See job description below
| Head of Lending (M/F) LMIM502370 | Michael Page Banking (Luxembourg) - | Luxembourg | 21 May 12 |
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Our client, a prestigious institution and global player in the financial sector, is looking for a new Head of ...
| Beleidsadviseur bij Gemeente Emmen | Gemeente Emmen n.v.t. | Netherlands-Drenthe | 16 May 12 |
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Beleidsadviseur bij Gemeente Emmen
| Manager, Public Private Partnership projects, Corporate Finance | KPMG in Russia Competitive | Russia | 14 May 12 |
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KPMG in Russia is constantly acquiring new clients among leading Russian and international companies. One of t...
| Senior Policy Analyst / Policy Analyst, Prudential Risk | Monetary Authority of Singapore Competitive | Singapore | 14 May 12 |
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Are you interested in shaping Singapore's economic and financial sector development? Are you interested in inf...
| Deputy Director / Assistant Director / Associate, Investment Intermediaries | Monetary Authority of Singapore Competitive | Singapore | 14 May 12 |
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Are you interested in shaping Singapore's economic and financial sector development? Are you interested in inf...
| Assistant Director, Insurance | Monetary Authority of Singapore Competitive | Singapore | 14 May 12 |
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Are you interested in shaping Singapore's economic and financial sector development? Are you interested in inf...
| Deputy Director / Assistant Director, Financial Risk | Monetary Authority of Singapore Competitive | Singapore | 14 May 12 |
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Are you interested in shaping Singapore's economic and financial sector development? Are you interested in inf...
| Assistant Director / Associate, IT Infrastructure | Monetary Authority of Singapore Competitive | Singapore | 14 May 12 |
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Are you interested in shaping Singapore's economic and financial sector development? Are you interested in inf...
| Portfolio Manager/Lead Portfolio Manager – FX, Liquidity & Gold | Monetary Authority of Singapore Competitive | Singapore | 14 May 12 |
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Are you interested in shaping Singapore's economic and financial sector development? Are you interested in inf...
| Assistant Director/Associate, Foreign Investment Accounting | Monetary Authority of Singapore Competitive | Singapore | 14 May 12 |
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Are you interested in shaping Singapore's economic and financial sector development? Are you interested in inf...
| Services, Procurement & Commercial Management APAC, Analyst, Singapore | Goldman Sachs Depends on candidates | Singapore | 11 May 12 |
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This role reports to the Lead for Procurement and Contract Management for Asia-Pacific. The successful candida...
| Shareholder Services Specialist | Stamford Consultants AG excellent! | Switzerland-Basel - North West | 02 May 12 |
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For our client in Basel we're looking for a Shareholder Services Specialist
| Leiter / in Finanzen und Controlling | concept hr verhandelbar | Switzerland-Zurich | 18 May 12 |
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Die Kantonsapotheke Zürich (www.kantonsapotheke.zh.ch) ist ein modernes spitalpharmazeutisches Kompetenzzentru...
| Economic Researcher - Dubai | Hays Financial Services An attractive tax free salary | UAE-Dubai | 19 May 12 |
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We seek a talented Economic Research professional with a track record in macro-economic analysis with a master...
| Strategic Analyst, Commercial Due Diligence | TFPL up to £46k | UK-London | 18 May 12 |
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Strategic analyst required with commercial due diligence experience, including lead generation and financial m...
| Head of Finance | Ambition £70000 - £90000 per annum | UK-London | 17 May 12 |
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My client, a well know educational charity are currently looking to hire a PART TIME Head of Finance for a 6 m...
| Receptionist | Not Disclosed Competitive | UK-London | 17 May 12 |
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An investment bank is looking for an experienced Receptionist at City office.
| Corporate Access Assistant (Events / Roadshow Coordinator) | Not Disclosed Competitive | UK-London | 17 May 12 |
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This job is to be performed by a Coordinator who provides a supporting role to the Sales&Trading department in...