Financial Examiners
On the Job
Financial Examiners make sure that institutions are operating in compliance with government laws and regulations. They may review or verify financial records.
Physical Demands
This career requires good eyesight.
Typical Work Tasks
People who work in this career often:
- Confer with others about financial matters.
- Evaluate applicable laws and regulations to determine impact on organizational activities.
- Examine financial records or processes.
- Examine financial records.
- Review license or permit applications.
- Implement financial decisions.
- Verify accuracy of financial information.
- Prepare operational reports.
- Monitor financial indicators.
- Monitor organizational processes.
Typical Working Conditions
- Using e-mail.
- Sitting.
- Working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.
- Freedom to make decisions without supervision.
- Working with a group or team.
- The freedom to determine tasks, priorities, and goals.
- Meeting strict deadlines.
- Responsibility for outcomes and results.
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