Certificate in Accounting Operations

Program Overview

Reliable financial statements depend on well-run accounting operations: accurate transaction processing, disciplined reconciliations and a fast, controlled month-end close. This practical programme covers the operational heart of the finance function, including the chart of accounts, journal entry standards, accounts payable and receivable processing, payroll and fixed asset accounting, bank and intercompany reconciliations, accruals and prepayments, and the close calendar. It also addresses VAT treatment in daily transactions, e-invoicing requirements now applying in Gulf countries, ERP workflows and automation opportunities, enabling teams to reduce errors, shorten close cycles and support audit readiness.

Learning Outcomes

• ✓Design a chart of accounts structure that supports management and statutory reporting needs.
• ✓Prepare journal entries for accruals, prepayments, depreciation and payroll with appropriate supporting documentation.
• ✓Perform bank, subledger and intercompany reconciliations and resolve common differences.
• ✓Build a month-end close checklist with tasks, owners, deadlines and review steps.
• ✓Apply VAT treatment and e-invoicing requirements to routine purchase and sales transactions.
• ✓Identify automation opportunities in accounting operations and estimate their effect on close time.

Target Audience

• Accountants and senior accountants in finance operations
• General ledger and close team members
• Accounts payable, receivable and payroll officers
• Finance shared services supervisors

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Training Methodology

Applied Project & Assessment