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Now a days what are the most demanding skills and degrees from Accounting, Finance and Marketing professionals?

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Date Posted: 2016/03/28
Wasim khan wazir
by Wasim khan wazir , Finance Specialist , Mott Macdonald

I think MBA and knowledge of accounting standard ki most demanding degree and skill.

Mohamed Saleem Akthar  Rizvi
by Mohamed Saleem Akthar Rizvi , Marketing Manager , Ebony Holdings (Pvt) Ltd

Marketing is the most important skill because marketing involves identifying the customers needs and satisfying them through products and services. Marketing should also create shareholder wealth which means bring in profits to the company. All aspects of customer satisfaction and creating profits are covered by Marketing

Ahmed Mohamed Ayesh Sarkhi
by Ahmed Mohamed Ayesh Sarkhi , Shared Services Supervisor , Saudi Musheera Co. Ltd.

CMA - CPA - CFA - CMI - Master

 

Ashok Srinivasan
by Ashok Srinivasan , Regional Head of Internal Audit - Indochina & Philippines , Nestle Thailand Ltd

For Finance professional, one of the key skills today is "Business partnering". Traditional role of finance is like accounting, costing, budgeting, tax, audit etc. still existing and will continue, however to be an effective and trusted Co-Pilot for business or senior leaders is essential for high performing businesses, which is what companies are recognizing these days. For this, finance professional should not only have marketing knowledge, but overall sound business decision making.

 

Similarly for marketing professionals, its important to have good financial accumen to effectively formulate and execute key marketing strategies. Further, knowledge about product technology is also key apart from knowing what customer wants.

Abdul Wahab
by Abdul Wahab , Credit Controller , Takween Advanced Industries

....MBA, CMA. CFA, CPA....

Mohammed  Ashraf
by Mohammed Ashraf , Director of International Business , Saqr Al-Khayala Group

Degree

Accounts & Finance   - CA and MBA Finance - but is CA is more better 

Marketing Professionals   - MBA Marketing from a reputed University or  Business School

Skills 

In modern time, all types of skills are always required to compete with the competitive market , try to get good experience with all sorts of skills, mostly on  personal skills and Leadership skills with managements ideas.   

Vinod Jetley
by Vinod Jetley , Assistant General Manager , State Bank of India

The key trends identified are:

  • Commercially focused accountants that can provide value analysis rather than retrospective financial reporting are key hires for companies in growth mode
  • Food, Energy and the ICT sectors continue to see sustained growth creating a greater demand for Financial, Business and Commercial Analysts
  • An increased demand for middle market Accounting and Finance professionals with 3 years post qualified experience
  • Organisations that understand the importance of a strong Employer Value Proposition (EVP) for attracting candidates ahead of their competitors

Mohammad Iqbal Abubaker
by Mohammad Iqbal Abubaker , Jahaca Pty Ltd - Accounts Administrator , Jahaca Pty Ltd - Accounts Administrator

I AGREE WITH THE ANSWER GIVEN BY ALL THE TEAM MEMBERS.

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