What is an ethics officer and how to become one

Key steps to become an ethics officer

1. Explore ethics officer education requirements

   Most common ethics officer degrees

   Bachelor's

   59.7 %

   Master's

   13.4 %

   Doctorate

   13.4 %

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2. Start to develop specific ethics officer skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Compliance Issues	30.15%
   Internal Investigations	20.49%
   HIPAA	11.02%
   Internal Audit	9.47%
   Ethics Training	8.86%

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3. Complete relevant ethics officer training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New ethics officers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an ethics officer based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real ethics officer resumes.

4. Research ethics officer duties and responsibilities

   • Manage supervisors and individual contributors conducting confidential occupational fraud, ethics and compliance investigations across multiple lines of business.
   • Promote the use of employee helpline to all associates if need.
   • Work closely with finance group to ensure timely revenue recognition and compliance with GAAP.
   • Execute corporate short and long term business objectives while preserving margin and increasing EBITDA.

5. Apply for ethics officer jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for an ethics officer job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams