There is a saying in the financial industry that "earn money from selling cabbage, and have the heart to sell white powder", which is simply the truest portrayal of financial work;
Financials are generally paid a lower salary, but if any financial problems arise, finances will always be at the top of the list of penalised. For example, some business owners, for the sake of some small profits, force accountants to do some illegal things.
On the career path of finance, in the face of various ** and pressure, how to not only keep the books, but also ensure the bottom line?Based on my own experience, the following is a practical strategy for financial personnel to protect themselves.
After many years of working in finance, looking back, although financial work is not like buying and selling in a shopping mall, the risks and pressures hidden behind it are no less than those of any high-risk profession. Although the salary is not sky-high, the responsibility of the financial person is as heavy as Mount Tai. While protecting themselves, financial personnel are also maintaining the economic lifeline of the company.
The case is enough to enlighten us. A friend who worked as a treasurer at a company had a typical experience. In order to pursue short-term interests and ignore the long-term, the boss forced him to issue false invoices and make false accounts. My friend knew that this would have irreparable consequences for his career and could face legal risks, so he resolutely chose to refuse. As a result, despite temporary difficulties at work, he eventually gained a reputation in the industry for his expertise and ethics, and now he has established his own financial advisory firm, providing compliance consulting services to a wide range of companies.
In this case, we extract a key lesson: sticking to the bottom line is fundamental to financial people. So how do you do it?
Expertise is armor :Always maintain the thirst for financial knowledge and constantly learn the latest financial regulations and practices, which is the best self-defense for financial personnel**. For example, keeping up to date with tax laws can effectively prevent the risk of tax violations.
Professional ethics is the moat:Establish your own standards of professional ethics and do not do anything illegal due to external pressure or money**. Establish a clear code of ethics and strictly adhere to it in practice. This is the spiritual symbol of financial personnel, and it is also the bottom line to prevent yourself from losing in the face of difficulties.
Risk awareness is an early warning machine:In their work, financial personnel are always vigilant and conduct risk assessment and internal control of various business activities. For example, the introduction of audit and monitoring mechanisms to ensure the accuracy and transparency of accounts. Only by truly knowing in your heart will you not be caught off guard when the storm comes.
Clear communication is the bridge:Communication with other departments and superiors is an integral part of financial work. In the process of communication, it is necessary to make the information clear and ensure that the key information is not distorted. Once you encounter unreasonable demands, you must learn to express them reasonably and stick to your legitimate position.
The law is backed by:Familiarity with and understanding of the relevant laws and regulations allows you to avoid violations of laws and regulations at work, and on the other hand, this knowledge can be turned into a legal tool to protect yourself in the event of stress. Remember to seek the help of a legal professional in a timely manner as a strong backing for yourself.
In real life, we have seen many cases of playing cards according to the rules, but falling into trouble because they don't know how to protect themselves. Some financial personnel are involved in economic disputes because they dare not refuse the requirements of their superiorsSome fail to update their knowledge in a timely manner and fall on their career path. Each case is a reminder of the need to face the stress of the workplace correctly, develop coping strategies, and improve personal professional defense.
While protecting their own rights and interests, they must learn to communicate reasonably, reject unreasonable demands, and ensure transparency and compliance in their work. Refreshing knowledge and skills is also essential to respond to changes in the industry. On this basis, establishing and cultivating resilience and adaptability is an important support for the sustainable development of the career of financial personnel.
Profile of Mr. Dazhi.
Senior Accountant, Senior Financial and Tax Consultant, China Certified Tax Agent, 18 years of practical experience in financial management.
He has served as the financial director and manager of Internet listed companies, head e-commerce companies, top 500 manufacturing companies, logistics and other group companies, with a broad vision and solid financial skillsHe has accumulated rich practical management experience in the fields of enterprise financial and tax structure construction, financial accounting, comprehensive budgeting, business analysis, business and finance integration practice, tax planning and other fields.