Secretary-accountant
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Description
That’s why it offers a 3-month program combining secretarial techniques (reception, mail handling, filing, office software) and accounting fundamentals (journal entries, cash and bank monitoring, basic payroll and taxation), enabling participants to fill a versatile, immediately operational role in a small or medium-sized organization.
Objectifs pédagogiques
Handle reception, mail management, scheduling, and switchboard duties Draft and format professional documents (letters, minutes, memos) Organize physical and digital filing and archiving Master office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook) Understand the principles of general accounting (OHADA/SYSCOHADA framework) Record day-to-day transactions (purchases, sales, cash, bank) and keep journals Use accounting software for data entry and report production Know the basics of payroll and tax and social obligations Adopt a professional attitude and a strong sense of confidentiality
Programme détaillé
Secretarial component Role and attitude of the secretary: reception, telephone communication, confidentiality Professional writing: letters, memos, reports, meeting minutes Managing mail, schedules, meetings, and travel arrangements Physical and digital filing and archiving Office software: Word, Excel, Outlook, and online collaboration tools Accounting component 6. General accounting fundamentals (OHADA/SYSCOHADA): balance sheet, income statement, chart of accounts -Recording day-to-day transactions: purchases, sales, overheads -Cash and bank management and bank reconciliations -Introduction to payroll and basic tax and social filings -Accounting software: data entry, journals, trial balance, report production Cross-cutting -Excel applied to accounting and administrative tracking (tables, formulas, simple dashboards) -Case study and practical project: running the secretariat and accounts of a small organization
Prérequis
Minimum BEPC level, BAC recommended. Good written French, rigor, organizational skills, and regular computer use are required. Advantages (provided by EPA) Experienced trainers from executive secretarial work and accounting Hands-on practice with software and real small-organization cases Certificate of completion issued by EPA Personalized support throughout the training program Post-training follow-up, internship opportunities, and career support Access to a network of partner companies, NGOs, and associations Career opportunities Secretary-accountant Administrative and accounting assistant Executive assistant Assistant accountant in a firm, company, or NGO Accounting data entry clerk Self-employed provider of secretarial and bookkeeping services