Course Methodology

This courses focuses on exercises, case studies, Excel workshops, and individual and group presentations.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Identify the main responsibilities handled by financial controllers
• Describe the different financial statements used in their organizations
• Analyze company performance highlighting impact of current operations on future financial results
• Evaluate and present company budgets and assist management in selecting proper plans
• Practice some of the key skills required using Excel to boost the efficiency of accounting and finance work
• Assess internal controls within the finance department and the organization in general

Target Audience

Financial controllers, chief accountants, finance or accounting managers, supervisors, staff accountants, general ledger accountants and any professional in accounting and finance who wish to upgrade their skills as well as prepare themselves to assume the responsibilities of a financial controller.

Target Competencies

• Financial accounting and reporting
• Financial statements analysis
• Budgeting and process improvement
• Excel functions and tools

Note

This is a hands-on training course using laptops, participants are required to bring their own laptops with a fully functional version of MS Excel 2010/2013.