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Accountant
If you think Accounting is a boring office job...think again!
Accountancy has become an exciting career that involves working with the latest accounting software and staying current with rapidly changing business and professional trends.
Once you are qualified, the sky is the limit - you will have proved that you have what it takes to make it to the top in any organisation, regardless of the sector or industry.
All organisations and businesses need accurate financial information in order to grow, and all businesses need accountants.
The current shortages of chartered accountants in South Africa, make it one of the highest paid professions in the country.
Accountants can be employed by large organisations or they can choose to be self employed as private consultants.
There are many and varied opportunities in the accountancy profession. These range from the recording, processing and drafting of basic financial information to the preparation of Annual Financial Statements for large companies listed on the stock exchange. Accountacts also create balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other reports.
Together with an analytical ability, thinking in a systematic and logical way, and being able to work quickly and accurately with numbers, Chartered Accountants play an increasingly important role in the shaping of our economy.
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Career Snapshot Accountant |
In Demand
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Qualification Required |
Work Outdoors |
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Maths Required |
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Science Required |
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This is a general guide - it is important to check admission requirements with the various training institutions first because entry requirements may vary.
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