Accountants plan, organize and administer accounting systems for individuals and establishments. Some occupations classified here examine and analyze the accounting and financial records of individuals and establishments to ensure accuracy and compliance with established accounting standards and procedures.
Skill level:
Highly skilled
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- The majority of Accountants earn a salary between $4,007 and $7,605 per month in 2024.
- A monthly wage for entry-level Accountants ranges from $4,007 to $7,092.
- After gaining 5 years of work experience, their income will be between $4,430 and $7,527 per month.
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- A Auditor earned minimum $80,000.00 and maximum $100,000.00 per year in 2022.
- A Financial Controller earned minimum $150,000.00 and maximum $200,000.00 per year in 2022.
- A Management Accountant earned minimum $85,000.00 and maximum $120,000.00 per year in 2022.
Job Responsibilities
- Advising on, planning and installing budgetary, accounts controlling and other accounting policies and systems
- Preparing and certifying financial statements for presentation to management, shareholders and statutory or other bodies
- Preparing tax returns, advising on taxation problems and contesting disputed claims before tax officials
- Preparing or reporting on profit forecasts and budgets
- Conducting financial investigations in such matters as suspected fraud, insolvency and bankruptcy
- Auditing accounts and bookkeeping records
- Conducting investigations and advising management on financial aspects of productivity, stockholdings, sales, new products, etc
- Devising and controlling systems to determine unit cost of products and services
