2411-Accountants

Job Title: 

Accountants

Job Description: 

Accountants plan, organize and administer accounting systems for individuals and establishments. Some occupations classified here examine and analyze the accounting and financial records of individuals and establishments to ensure accuracy and compliance with established accounting standards and procedures.

Tasks: 

Advising on, planning and installing budgetary, accounts controlling and other accounting policies and systems

Linked Education ( CESM Codes ) : 

402 - Accounting and Related Services
413 - Taxation

Specific Occupations: 

241101 - Accountant (General)
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.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Bank Accountant, Debtors Manager

241102 - Management Accountant
Description : Plans, reviews and administers accounting systems and procedures, analyses the financial information needs of organisations, provides advice on financial planning and risk management, and provides management with reports to assist in decision-making. May provide insight into cost performance and support the implementation of benchmarking and improvement initiatives.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Budget Accountant, Cost Accountant, Project Accountant

241103 - Tax Professional
Description : Analyses, reports and provides advice on taxation issues to tax entities, prepares and reviews tax returns and reports and handles disputes.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Tax Analyst, Tax Auditor, Tax Consultant

241104 - External Auditor
Description : Designs and operates information and reporting systems, procedures and controls to meet external financial reporting requirements.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Audit and Assurance Manager, Auditor, Forensic Auditor / Investigator, Project Auditor, Public Accountant

241106 - Accountant in Practice
Description : Produces, prepares and analyses financial statements in support of a businesses as a going concern and provides advisory services in this regard.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No

241107 - Financial Accountant
Description : Contributes to the development and implementation of the organisation's accounting systems, policies and procedures.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Business Group Accountant, Company Accountant, Corporate Accountant

241108 - Forensic Accountant
Description : Examines financial records to detect and deter fraud and white collar crime.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Investigating Accountant

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Source Of Info: 

Source : Organising Framework for Occupations (OFO) 2013, Department of Higher Education and Training, Republic of South Africa