Accountant (General) (Occupation Code : 241101)
Career Media
Description
Plans and provides systems and services relating to the financial dealings of organisations and individuals, and advises on associated record-keeping and compliance requirements.
Tasks
· Advising on, planning and installing budgetary, accounts controlling and other accounting policies and systems.
· Preparing and certifying financial statements for presentation to management, shareholders and statutory or other bodies.
· Preparing tax returns, advising on taxation problems and contesting disputed claims before tax officials.
· Preparing or reporting on profit forecasts and budgets.
Alternate Occupation Names
Bank Accountant
Debtors Manager
Learning Pathways
Diploma 1
Step 1 : Admission Requirements 2
- National Senior Certificate - Diploma Entrance or National Certificate (Vocational)
To enter into this learning pathway you will need a National Senior Certificate (NSC) or a National Certificate (Vocational) NC(V). In addition, each education institution has its own unique entry requirements for each of its programmes. It is important to check the entry requirements for this programme with the institution of your choice before you apply.
Step 2 : General Qualification
Advanced Diploma 2
Step 1 : Admission Requirements 2
- National Senior Certificate - Diploma Entrance or National Certificate (Vocational)
To enter into this learning pathway you will need a National Senior Certificate (NSC) or a National Certificate (Vocational) NC(V). In addition, each education institution has its own unique entry requirements for each of its programmes. It is important to check the entry requirements for this programme with the institution of your choice before you apply.
Step 2 : General Qualification
Degree 3
Step 1 : Admission requirements
- NSC Bachelor Admission
Admission into a Degree requires the achievement of a National Senior Certificate (NSC) with the minimum requirements for admission into a degree or a National Certificate (Vocational) NC(V). In addition, each education institution has its own unique entry requirements for each of its programmes. It is important to check the entry requirements for this programme with the institution of your choice before you apply.