Accountants, did you know that you MUST have the following 3 Must-Haves when Chasing An Accountancy Job In Kenya? 1. Constantly Update Your Qualifications In some career lines like accounting, you have to keep abreast with the market trends and constantly upgrade your qualifications, for example, the current market trends for accountants require one to have undertaken CPA courses—even for an internship positions. Professional courses like CPAs are highly regarded by employers as they project the practicability of the accountant rather than their theoretical knowledge. With CPA you learn about practical matters on the ground. The courses are often specific in nature, for example you will never be taught on introduction to something as opposed to a degree which might place emphasis on the general and theoretical aspects of accounting. 2. Working Experience Finding your way up the career pyramid is a reality for most people and internship is the usual first step towards achieving this. Most HR specify that in the hiring of accounting interns, a CPA I or basic degree in accounts can suffice adding that experience can be factored in from field attachment. For the Assistant Accountant which is one step up in hierarchy, a degree and a CPA plus one-to-two years experience in a similar role is required. The emphasis, however on the CPA stems from the fact that you are familiar with accountancy processes in a number of fields. On the other hand, the accountant’s position demands for a basic degree, a CPA (K) and two years upwards of experience as an accountant. The senior accountant’s position on the other hand calls for not only for a CPA (K) but also five years’ experience out of which two should be in a managerial position. To fit in the finance manager’s slot, she discloses that most employers not only call out for the MBA holders, but also seek for the CPA (K) coupled with five to seven years experience out of which three should be at management level. Chief Finance Officers stand in their own league, and depending on the organization, some can even rank in the calibre of CEOs. Besides the qualifications held by the finance managers, working experience often sets them apart. This is a post demanding up to ten years on the job coupled with five years in a management level. 3. Personal Branding It is also evident that appearance also counts in today’s job market and nobody remains immune from judgement based on his or her outlook. Even if as an accountant you perceive yourself to be in the back office. It is very important to make a statement with the way you dress and behave. Organizations might have their own dressing culture but one should dress in a way that leaves them confident enough in any situation and let others feel confident in them. You shouldn’t face people dressed in what you will later regret feeling you should have done better, being smart and looking ready to tackle whatever task that comes. This should be your package—your skills, personal grooming and understanding your strengths as a professional. Whether you are starting off or already practicing accounting, these might not be everything, but will eventually come into play as you seek to make that upward move.
Posted on: Thu, 30 Jan 2014 11:16:16 +0000
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