MINEFOP approval no. 241/MINEFOP/SG/DFOP/SDGSF/CSACD/CBAC

Accounting and finance

Check the accuracy and fairness of financial statements and accounting processes.

Length

7 months + 2-month work placement

Minimum level

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Diploma

Professional Qualification Diploma (DQP)

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Activities

  • 1. Activities of the Accounting Auditor (Internal or External)
  • Main objective: Verify the regularity, accuracy and compliance of financial statements and accounting processes.

Key activities

Analysis of accounting documents: balance sheets, income statements, journals and supporting documents.

  • Compliance monitoring against accounting, tax and legal standards (OHADA, PCGC, IFRS…).
  • Assessment of financial and operational risks.
  • Internal control procedure testing.
  • Verification of fixed assets, stock, debts and receivables.
  • Carrying out one-off assignments (tax audits, grant audits, social audits, etc.).
  • Writing audit reports with findings, identified risks and recommendations.
  • Monitoring the implementation of recommendations.
  • 2. Activities of the Management Controller
  • Main objective: Help management steer the company’s financial and operational performance.

Key activities

  • Preparing the forecast budget and annual action plans.
  • Implementation of performance monitoring dashboards.
  • Analysis of variances between forecasts and actual results.
  • Calculation and monitoring of key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Cost control and expenditure optimisation.
  • Monthly or quarterly reporting to decision-makers.
  • Participating in internal audits and process evaluation.
  • Support for strategic decisions (investments, cost reduction...).

Company designations

Graduates of this specialism can work under different job titles depending on their hierarchical level and the type of organisation:

  • Management controller
  • Internal auditor
  • External auditor (in a firm)
  • Financial controller
  • Management Control Manager
  • Internal Audit and Control Consultant
  • Reporting Officer
  • Financial analyst / performance analyst

Working in the profession

The professional in audit and management control works directly with the financial or general management team. They:

As part of an audit, they carry out independent assignments by analysing the compliance and effectiveness of internal procedures.

  • Use of specialised IT tools (advanced Excel, ERP, reporting software, etc.).
  • Works on a project basis to assess the profitability or feasibility of investments.
  • Works with several departments: accounting, production, human resources, purchasing, etc.
  • Takes part in a continuous improvement process by optimising internal processes.

This specialism offers numerous opportunities in a variety of organisations

  • Private businesses: industrial, commercial or service-based
  • Audit and consultancy firms
  • Public administrations: public finance auditing or public management control
  • NGOs and international institutions
  • Banking and insurance

Career progression

Career progression in this field is highly dynamic. After several years of experience, professionals may progress to positions such as:

  • Management Control Manager
  • Financial Control Director
  • Senior auditor, manager or partner in a firm
  • Administrative and Financial Director (DAF)
  • Strategy or Organisation Consultant

16 modules. Tap a module to see what it covers.

  • Introduction to general accounting
  • Management accounting
  • Principles of financial management
  • Reading and analysing financial statements

Detailed programme

Admission requirements

To enrol, prepare these items. The centre helps with your file, and training starts once the first instalment is paid.

  • The registration form, filled in at enrolment
  • A photocopy of your ID card or birth certificate
  • Two 4 x 4 passport photos, less than 3 months old
  • One ream of paper
  • The first instalment of the tuition: 40%
  • The registration fee

Ready to start in audit and management control?

Tell us what you want to do. We point you to the course that leads there and follow your enrolment.

  • Personal guidance
  • Training focused on employment
  • A work placement
  • Support before, during and after
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