Diploma in Accounting Technician

💼 Diploma in Accounting Technician

Duration: 2 Years
Study Mode: On-Demand (Flexible online learning with personal tutor support)

Course Overview:

The Diploma in Accounting Technician at the Somali Institute of Technology and Professional Studies (SITPS) is a detailed program built to provide learners with the practical accounting skills required in modern businesses and organizations. With a strong emphasis on hands-on application, financial systems, and digital accounting tools, this program is ideal for aspiring accountants, finance assistants, and small business owners.

Whether you’re starting your accounting journey or upgrading your skills, the course offers real-world knowledge you can immediately apply in bookkeeping, payroll, tax filing, and financial analysis.

Year 1 – Foundational Accounting

Semester 1

• Introduction to Accounting Principles
• Business Mathematics and Commercial Arithmetic
• Communication and Business English
• Bookkeeping and Ledger Maintenance

Semester 2

• Payroll Processing and Statutory Deductions
• Introduction to Taxation in Business
• Basic Cost Accounting
• Introduction to Computerized Accounting (e.g., QuickBooks, Tally)

Year 2 – Intermediate Accounting Practice

Semester 3

• Financial Statements Preparation
• Bank Reconciliation and Cash Flow Management
• Inventory & Asset Accounting
• Financial Analysis and Budgeting

Semester 4

• Business Law and Ethics
• Auditing Basics
• Project Work: Preparing a Financial Report for a Small Business
• Internship / Field Attachment

Capstone Project

Students are required to complete a comprehensive financial report or accounting system setup for a business or NGO, demonstrating mastery of course concepts in a real-world application.

Assessment & Completion

Assessment will include:

• Practical Assignments
• Open-Book Tests
• Tutor-Guided Projects
• Final Capstone Defense

Upon completion, learners will have the competencies to work in professional environments or support their own enterprises with full financial literacy.

Career Opportunities

Graduates can work as:

• Accounts Assistant
• Payroll Officer
• Junior Auditor
• Tax Filing Assistant
• Cash Flow or Budgeting Clerk
• Bookkeeper for NGOs or SMEs