Accountant
Banking and Finance

Description

Accountants are practitioners of accountancy, which is the measurement, disclosure or provision of assurance about financial information that helps managers, investors, tax authorities, and others make decisions about allocating resources. Generally, one must have completed a bachelor’s degree in accountancy and passed a government recognized certification examination to become a professional in this field. 

Educational Path

Suggested Courses & Programs

Responsibilities

• Analyzing and investigating annual and monthly financial accounts.
• Instituting effective financial and administrative controls for the protection of assets.
• Preparing financial reports for business and management decisions.
• Undertaking financial administration, financial forecasting and risk analysis.
• Preparing reports, budgets, business plans, commentaries and financial statements.
• Interacting with managerial staff, colleagues and clients.
• Negotiating business terms with clients and associated organization.
• Developing and managing financial systems and policies and prescribing adherence to managerial policies.
• Ensuring compliance with taxation legislation.
• Performing vital roles in the effective management of the business.

Skills Required

• General Knowledge
• Organizational and Business Knowledge
• Information Technology Knowledge
• Accounting and Finance Knowledge
• Intellectual skills
• Communication skills 

Industries that Employ Accountant

• Mining and Quarrying
• Manufacturing
• Electricity, Gas and Water Supply
• Construction
• Wholesale and Retail Trade
• Repair of Motor Vehicles, Motorcycles and Personal and Household Goods
• Hotels and Restaurants
• Transport, Storage, and Communication
• Financial Intermediation
• Real Estate
• Renting and Business Activity
• Public Administration and Defense
• Compulsory Social Security
• Education
• Health and Social Work
• Other Community
• Social and Personal Service Activities
• Private Households with Employed Persons
• Extra-territorial Organizations and Bodies

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