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Public Sector
This sector page contains all our financial services and finance jobs in the public sector. Public sector jobs and careers can include everything from working for central government, local government, and government-related bodies. In this sector, for example, we have jobs at central banks and government regulatory bodies, as well as jobs at government treasury departments (managing central government expenditure and cash flow), the civil service, education and the health service (where public). A financial job in the public sector can include everything from accounting and financial management, to managing local government investments, to actuarial jobs managing a government's pension commitments, to senior finance jobs and investment consulting jobs, or working in public sector strategy and IT.
Accountants play a pivotal role in the public sector. They are responsible for ensuring that assets are properly managed, costs calculated, targets met and poorly performing areas identified. Scrutiny in the public sector is being increased: employees are dealing with taxpayers' money and governments globally are under pressure to reduce expenditure.
Accounting jobs in the public sector include those for internal auditors and cost accountants, financial accountants and the chief finance officers with overall responsibility for managing the financial affairs and risks of the organisation. Public sector accountants frequently have specific public sector qualifications. In the UK, for example, this is the CIPFA, run by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy. Internationally, there is the Certificate in International Public Sector Financial Reporting (Cert IPSFR), run by the ICAEW.
Within this sector, we also include roles in public sector treasury management departments at a local level. These are the departments that manage a local government organisation's investment and cash flows and the control of risks associated with those activities.
Not all jobs in the public sector involve working within government directly. Plenty of private companies support public sector operations. For example, most big accounting firms have thriving public sector practices employing auditors to perform independent public sector audits. The Big Four accounting firms also employ teams to help with IT projects or conduct reviews of public sector service delivery. There are roles for private companies in areas such as investment and lending to 'not-for-profit' organisations, and providers of public sector financing solutions.
Financial jobs in the public sector are generally perceived as being lower-stress than those in the private sector, although many would dispute that. Decisions made in the public sector generally have a social as well as financial dimension and balancing competing social and financial requirements can be both interesting and challenging.
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| Senior Treasury Analyst | Ambition £30000 - £35000 per annum | UK-London | 16 May 12 |
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A leading housing association who manage over 63,000 homes, and provide services for around 300,000 people acr...
| Business Analyst - Trade Reconciliations | Kennedy Pearce 400-500 per day | UK-London | 15 May 12 |
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Leading Investment Bank is looking to recruit a BA for a 6 month plus role. The role will be to investigate, ...
| Solutions Architect - Global Consultancy - London | Morgan McKinley £45000 - £65000 per annum + Corporate Be... | UK-London | 14 May 12 |
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Solutions Architect - Global Consultancy - London - £45k - £65k One of the most renowned names in global consu...
| Receptionist | Not Disclosed Competitive | UK-London | 14 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 | 14 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...
| Marketing Executive | Nicoll Curtin Ltd £20000 - £24000 per annum + benefits | UK-East Midlands | 11 May 12 |
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| University Careers Consultant | University of London From £31,383 | UK-London | 10 May 12 |
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IfIf you enjoy helping others learn, building relationships, thinking creatively (but commercially!) and are l...
| Entry Level Front Office Systems Developer | M&G NA | UK-London | 10 May 12 |
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M&G Investments M&G Investments, part of the Prudential Group, is a city based investment company with...
| Data / Business Analyst | Purchasing Index Ltd Competitive | UK-London | 08 May 12 |
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Due to continued business expansion, PI is looking to add to its account management team. The successful appli...
| Adviser, Debt Management | Commonwealth Secretariat £68,000 gross | UK-London | 01 May 12 |
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2 year – fixed term contract non-renewable.
| Public Affairs Manager | Royal Bank of Scotland Competitive | UK-London | 22 Apr 12 |
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We have an exciting opportunity for a Public Affairs Manager in London, at The Royal Bank of Scotland Group. R...
| Lead Pay and Reward Specialist | Randstad Financial and Professional £42500 per annum + extensive benefits | UK-London | 19 Apr 12 |
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A fast-growing organisation is looking for an experienced candidate in their Pay and Reward area to lead the d...
| Bilingual Macroeconomic & International Policy Researcher | Not Disclosed Highly competitive (base + lucrative bon... | USA-CT-Stamford | 15 May 12 |
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Talented bilingual researcher sought to work side-by-side with long-time senior researcher to analyze relevant...
| Accounting Manager, Federal Contracts | Chugach Government Services Inc. Not Available | USA-MD-Columbia | 15 May 12 |
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The Accounting Manager will be responsible for all accounting activities to ensure full contract compliance wi...
| FINANCE MANAGER | The University of Sydney Remuneration package: $103K - $116K p.a.... | Australia-Sydney | 15 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 | 15 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 | 15 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 | 15 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 | 15 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...
| 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...
| Litigation Associate | SRI Search Comp to NYC Market | USA-NY-Hempstead | 14 May 12 |
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Boutique litigation law firm located on Long Island is seeking a mid-level 3rd to 4th year associate to join t...
| Compliance HK, APAC Corporate Disclosure, Licensing & Continuous Professional Training, Director/VP | Morgan Stanley not disclosed | Hong Kong SAR | 14 May 12 |
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| Economic Researcher - Dubai | Hays Financial Services An attractive tax free salary | UAE-Dubai | 14 May 12 |
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We seek a talented Economic Research professional with a track record in macro-economic analysis with a master...
| Head of Lending (M/F) LMIM502370 | Michael Page Banking (Luxembourg) - | Luxembourg | 14 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 ...
| 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...
