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Financial and Accounting Knowledge

A family of 10 competencies. Kokoro can combine several of them into an assessment tailored to the role, to build a comparable signal before interviewing.

• Financial risk analysis

  Measures the capacity to analyze and manage financial risks. It looks at the aptitude to identify financial threats and propose mitigation strategies. The results indicate competence in risk analysis, highlighting strengths and areas for improvement in informed financial decision-making.

• Financial analysis

  Measures skills in financial analysis, addressing the capacity to interpret financial statements, calculate key ratios, identify trends and make decisions based on financial information. This assessment determines competence in financial analysis and strategic decision-making.

• Internal audit

  Measures skills in internal audit, looking at the capacity to examine financial records, identify risks in internal processes and issue detailed audit reports. The assessment determines effectiveness in conducting audits, ensuring compliance with regulations and evaluating internal controls.

• Accounting

  Measures skills in accounting, addressing the capacity to understand accounting principles, prepare financial statements, reconcile accounts and analyze transactions. This assessment determines competence in performing accurate accounting tasks and interpreting financial information.

• Financial compliance

  Measures skills in financial compliance, looking at the understanding and application of financial regulations, integrity in financial operations and skill in conducting internal audits. The assessment determines competence in complying with financial policies, the legality of reporting and risk management.

• Debt management

  Measures skills in debt management, focusing on the effective administration of financial obligations. The assessment looks at knowledge of borrowing strategies, refinancing, debt control and developing payment plans. It seeks to determine competence in balancing debt with capacity to pay, essential for the financial stability of any entity.

• Investment management

  Measures the capacity for investment management. It looks at the understanding of investment principles, asset valuation and the design of sound strategies. The results indicate competence in optimizing investment returns, highlighting strengths and areas for improvement in effective financial decision-making.

• Treasury skills

  Measures skills in treasury, focusing on liquidity and cash flow management. The assessment determines competence in managing assets and liabilities, cash flow projections and strategic investment and financing decisions.

• Financial reporting

  Measures skills in financial reporting, focusing on the ability to interpret financial statements, identify trends and communicate results. The assessment determines competence in producing and analyzing financial reports that support decision-making in a business context.

• Budgeting and forecasting

  Measures skills in budgeting and forecasting, looking at the capacity to prepare budgets, make financial projections and analyze variances. The assessment determines accuracy in estimates, financial analysis skills and aptitude for improving budget management.