ACCOUNTANTS
Accountants work to improve the efficiency and maximise the profitability of an organisation. Their skills are in demand in a wide range of sectors; many graduate accountants work in public practice firms, but accountants may also be employed by the private, commercial, and not-for-profit sectors. The work of certified accountants entails:
� analysing and investigating annual and monthly financial accounts;
� undertaking financial administration;
� preparing reports, budgets, business plans, commentaries and financial statements;
� financial forecasting and risk analysis;
� liaising with managerial staff, colleagues and clients;
� negotiating business terms with clients and associated organisations;
� developing and managing financial systems/policies;
� administering payrolls;
� controlling income and expenditure;
� ensuring compliance with taxation legislation.
Key skill
� Self-motivation
� The ability to work as part of a team
� Good IT skills
� Analytical ability
� Numerical skills
� Excellent commercial sense and interest in business. salary 4000