Occupational Certificate: Management Accounting Specialist
SAQA ID
112829
NQF Level
06
Credits
180
Exit Level Outcomes
- Organisational Strategy: Manage the implementation of organisational strategy through people, projects, processes, and relationships.
- Cost Management: Analyse, plan, and manage costs to support the implementation of the organisation's strategy and assess investment decisions and their associated risks.
- Financial Analysis: Use consolidated financial statements to analyse performance and position and source the long-term finance required to fund the operations of organisations, particularly their capital investments.
If you've completed the Occupational Certificate: Management Accounting Officer (Level 5), this qualification is your pathway to advancing in the field of management accounting. It prepares you to operate at an operational level and positions you for professional management accountant status.
Key Benefits of This Qualification
- Strategic Management: Learn to effectively manage organizational structures and functions to align with strategic goals.
- Financial Expertise: Gain the skills to prepare budgets, analyze production costs, and provide insights on financial statements, all while adhering to international standards.
- Career Opportunities: Equip yourself for various junior to mid-level roles in management accounting across all sectors of the economy.
Why This Qualification Matters
Management Accountants are highly sought after in South Africa. This qualification, developed in collaboration with the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), aligns with international standards, enhancing your marketability.
Articulation Options
- Horizontal: National Diploma: Cost and Management Accounting, Level 6.
- Vertical: Occupational Certificate: Management Accounting Practitioner, Level 7.