Occupational Certificate
Bookkeeper

Admission Requirements

A NQF Level 4 qualification with Mathematical Literacy and Communication in English.

CURRICULUM STRUCTURE

Knowledge Modules: 331301000

  • KM-01, Accounting Information Systems.
  • KM-02, Bookkeeping practice.
  • KM-03, Financial Accounting.
  • KM-04, Basic Principles of Cost and Management Accounting.
  • KM-05, Basic Taxation.
  • KM-06, Principles of Taxation.
  • KM-07, End User Computing.
  • KM-08, Business communication and customer services.
  • KM-09, Ready for work standards.
  • KM-10, Basic business calculations.
  • KM-11, Introductory Project Management.

Total credits: 104

Practical Modules: 331301000

  • PM-01, Use a recognized accounting system to record accounting and related calculations to validate the legitimacy and accuracy of documents and records relating to payments, receipts and other financial transactions.
  • PM-02, Maintain and update filing of financial records either manually or using electronic devices.
  • PM-03, Apply fundamental financial techniques to perform bookkeeping duties with accuracy.
  • PM-04, Communicate effectively using appropriate methods to maintain effective customer relationships according to organizational standards.
  • PM-05, Apply knowledge of bookkeeping principles and practices in order to identify and solve problems arising in the course of work.
  • PM-06, Apply knowledge of accounting principles and practices in order to identify and solve problems according to professional and ethical standards.

Total credits: 104

Work Experience Modules: 331301000

  • WM-01, Record and calculate financial transactions using an accounting information system.
  • WM-02, Reconcile records of sales and other financial transactions.
  • WM-03, Develop and use spreadsheets to perform financial calculations.
  • WM-04, Assist with the calculation of the cost of a product or service for purchasing/manufacturing purposes.
  • WM-05, Assist with preparing operational budget.
  • WM-06, Preparation of financial reports.
  • WM-07, Prepare statutory returns for tax compliance purposes.
  • WM-08, Record inventory and assets.
  • WM-09, Process payroll transactions using computerized software.
  • WM-10, Support administrative processes given in financial unit.
  • WM-11, Handle customer and client’s queries and liaison in relation to financial matters.
  • WM-12, Apply correct and timely processes to all financial supportive tasks for the unit/division.
  • WM-13, Audit packs prepared under supervision according to internal control procedures.

Total credits: 180

Overview

Duration

36 Months

Credits

364

Qualification Code

98959

NQF Level

Level 5

Mode of Delivery

Contact Classes

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

  • Provide information on areas of economic activity relevant to an organisation’s decisions and apply within this context the numerical techniques to support such decisions.
  • Identify and classify costs and cost behaviour and apply budgetary control measures.
  • Prepare financial statements within a conceptual and regulatory framework.
  • Apply ethical values in the context of corporate governance and company administration.

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