Employability Skill 

Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include: 

Communication

• creating manuals and flowcharts
• developing and writing reports to specifications
• establishing and maintaining networks
• preparing and presenting information in appropriate electronic format
• questioning, listening and clarifying client’s requirements
• reading and interpreting workplace information
• using interpersonal skills (e.g. liaising, listening and consulting)
• using effective telephone techniques and having the ability to negotiate solutions with clients and colleagues

Teamwork

• applying knowledge of own role as a team member to meet workplace outcomes
• working with management to determine organisational reporting requirements
• working with others such as clients and external experts

Problem solving

• applying estimating, forecasting and analysis skills
• analysing and verifying source documents
• checking and coding data, reconciling accounts, verifying and correcting discrepancies
• determining security protocols
• identifying OHS hazards and applying risk control
• performing calculations

Initiative and enterprise

• analysing organisation’s business opportunities to determine cash or accrual accounting system and payment options in consultation with management
• investigating accounting discrepancies
• referring non-routine problems to a nominated person

Planning and organising

• ensuring the integrity of systems, records and reporting procedures are maintained
• maintaining accounting records for compliance purposes
• preparing, processing and maintaining financial records including payroll
• processing routine documents and maintaining files, managing information and scheduling and coordinating competing tasks
• recording, gathering and classifying information
• setting up, maintaining and reviewing systems

Self-management

• applying time management strategies to own work schedule
• managing own time and priorities and dealing with contingencies
• taking responsibility as required by work role and ensuring all organisational policies and procedures are followed
• working ethically and complying with industry professional code of practice and legislative requirements

Learning

• adapting to change in technology and/or work practices
• following workplace safety procedures
• identifying opportunities for own professional development
• maintaining currency of knowledge of legislation and industry requirements
• seeking information, advice or services that fall outside scope of operation
• using online help for self-learning purposes

Technology

• applying data entry and keyboard skills
• operating computers, using word processing, spreadsheet and database skills to produce workplace documentation
• using accounting specific software packages
• using business technology to access, enter and monitor information