The Opportunities that Await an ACCA Graduate
Earning an ACCA qualification opens up a world of opportunities, ranging from joining an accounting firm, to set up their own business. ACCA Graduates are skilled at accountancy, finance, and management and thereby find a variety of jobs in many sectors, including Banking and Finance, Software, and Consumer Technology.
Most organisations around the world, including charitable and public sector companies, require the service of an ACCA Professional to Manage the finances and accounts of an organisation.
While a lot of accountants join large firms, the opportunity for ACCA graduates is definitely not limited to Accounting Firms!
Here are some of the exciting career opportunities that await you, post your ACCA qualification.
JOB ROLES AFTER ACCA QUALIFICATION
Auditor: An auditor examines and authenticates the financial and operational records of an organisation. Auditors usually work for large accounting firms or set up their own small or medium sized practise (SMP).
Taxation Specialist: Advising clients on tax laws at local and international levels is the prime duty of a Taxation Specialist. They are also responsible for assisting organizations in meeting their tax requirements.
Management Consultant : Professionals in management consulting help businesses improve performance by offering objective advice to an organisation’s management.
Finance Manager: Financial managers manage different areas in an organization’s finance division, such as financial analysis, financial accounting and management accounting.
Financial Accountant : Financial accountants analyse financial information with the assistance of balance sheets and cash flow statements. They are also responsible for preparing the organization’s financial statements for regulatory authorities, creditors and shareholders.
Corporate Treasurer: The prime responsibility of corporate treasurer is ensuring that organizations have the capital to meet their obligations. Their role also extends to shaping financial policies and strategies and advising on investment opportunities.
While these options are most sought after, there are some niche sectors that require the skills of ACCA Graduates. Here are some of the unconventional career Options for ACCA Professionals.
THE NICHE OPTIONS
Forensic accountant: Forensic accounting involves the use of accounting, auditing and investigative skills to examine an organization’s financial reports and statements to detect and determine the possibility and extent of fraudulent activity.
Financial Cyber Security Specialist : Specialists in financial cyber-security use a range of technologies and processes to detect, prevent and manage cyber-attacks and protect a company’s financial data. ACCA Graduates have a wide range of opportunity as Banking Risk and Technology Risk Specialists.
Education and Training: Qualified accountants may use their expertise, qualifications, skills, and experience gained during their career to help develop the next generation of accountants and equip them for a career in accounting and finance.
The window of opportunity for ACCA graduates is Immense. Some of the other areas where opportunities exist in plenty for ACCA graduates are Management in Not-for-profit organisations and Trusts, Financial Planning and Modelling for Start-ups, and Innovation in Accountancy and Financial Software Development.
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