Being an accounting assistant
means to be in charge of financial affairs of an enterprise. An accountant ensures
the financial security of an institution. Therefore, he should have strong
skills in accountancy and administration.
1. Mathematical
skills
Calculation is the base of
accountancy. A good accountant must be a passionate of
mathematics.
2. Knowledge of financial principles
Each country has it financial
law. A good accountant must know both the financial principles of its
country and the financial principles of its institution.
In Cameroon, the OHADA chart’s
and the financial law regulate the country’s economy.
3. Integrity
Honesty is a key attitude
for accountant. Most accountants who are not honest always end
in jail.
4. Communication
To preserve his integrity,
an accountant should leave traceability of any transactions between
employees and administration on one hand, and NGO’s and the institution on the
other hand.
Also, he should communicate
with his administration on everything he does for the enterprise.
5. Innovation
Now our days, digital has become an engine in most
administration in Cameroon. Digital facilitates task and helps to save or
better archives administrative informations.
6. Enthusiasm
To better succed in this
domain, accountant should be passionate in what they do.
7. Adaptability
Financial les problèmes financiers d’une ONG ne sont pas ceux d’un centre
de formation ou d’une entreprise commerciale
8. Initiative
A good accountant should
be able to take initiative for the running of an enterprise. Mr Rosvel, accountant at
CECOSDA says “At times, I update employee’s files at NSSF when the director is
too busy”. Also, when an employee needs it payment a day before the payment
deadline, I can help him, before pleading later at the central administration.
9. Ability to multitask
A good accountant should
be multitasking. Most small enterprises in Cameroon recruit on the base of one
employee for two tasks/competences. For example, Mr Temfack, accountant at
CECOSDATraining, is both accounting assistant and Human Ressources.
10. Leadership
Good accountant are great leaders; that is role models
and patients.
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Written
by: Laurine Azebaze
Web content
at CECOSDA Training
Master Degree in
Arts and Culture
