ICB CERTIFIED OFFICE MANAGER (National Certificate Small Business Financial Management)

The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB) is a Professional Institute operating in the financial sector, one of the largest sectors in the South African economy, and is in dire need of qualified professionals. This is not the only sector in which financial literacy has been identified as a scarce skill. Every industry in the economy needs financial professionals.
The ICB ensures that all its members have achieved the highest level of knowledge and skills necessary for the workplace

The Assistant Financial Manager Functions:

All skills and knowledge to work in the corporate environment as an assistant to the financial manager
All the financial skills to manage the finances of a small or medium sized business. Basic accounting, reporting skills, basic finance skills and basic costing skills

DURATION:

Is dependent on the mode of training and can take between 12; 18; 24 months. The programme is available on be
taken on long distance.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• A recognized qualification from an education institution or
• National Higher Certificate Office Administration or
• Non-accounting professional qualification

PROCEDURE FOR ENROLLMENT

Complete an online application form at www.icb.org.za or contact us for ICB registration form.
Complete a separate Spectrium registration form

CERTIFIED OFFICE MANAGER SYLLABUS

Module 1: Office Communication
Module 2: Computerised Bookkeeping
Module 3: Essential Business Finance

SAQA ACCREDITATION

Certified Small Business Financial Manager is registered and aligned to SAQA qualification/unit standards.
SAQA ID: 48736, NQF Level: L4, No. of Credits: 48736

WHO SHOULD ENROL FOR THE PROGRAMME

• Small Business Entrepreneurs
• Small Business Consultants
• Junior Administrators / Senior Administrators
• Office Managers
• Anyone interested in pursuing a career in Financial Management for Small Businesses

Examination Sessions:

Learners are assessed through a Portfolios of Evidence (PoE) and can choose amongst a selection of suitable all
year round dates for assessment.

ASSESSMENT/CERTIFICATION/AWARDING BODY

Learners are required to write assessments per module as well as submit PoE’s projects. The Certification body for
the National Certificate Small Business Financial Management Qualification is the ICB.

EXAMINATION DATE:

To book your assessments contact us on (011) 339 1746

THE TUITION/STUDENT SUPPORT CENTRE

Support lectures are run by Spectrium’s Faculty of Management, located in Braamfontein, Johannesburg.
Spectrium is a recognized and listed ICB Student Support Centre.

BENEFITS TO YOU

• Immediate employment
• Professional recognition
• National & International recognition
• Well sought after qualification across all industries.
• Hands on Experience in business accounting
• Qualification Recognized by nationally.
• NQF Aligned

BENEFITS TO THE ORGANISATION

• Effective KPA management by employees
• Excellent Job performance
• Better and quality service delivery
• Better understanding of job descriptions
• Clarity of Roles and Responsibilities

STUDY OPTIONS

Full Time – Monday - Friday
Part Time – Mondays - Saturdays - (8:00 – 14:30). Evenings: 17:30 – 20:00.
In-house: All ICB modules and ICB master course can be delivered in-house. SAVE money by using this option
Distant Learning
Learnership Options also available!
Revision Package

CAREER PROGRESSION

Upon successful completion of this programme learners can move on to do the Diploma in Small Business
Management Qualifications Scheme and can use the designation:
Certified Financial Accountant CSBFMIcb (SA) after their Name

OUR UNIQUE TEACHING MODEL

The Spectrium model provides a package boasting of high quality online resources for students.
When you register on a full time course, not only will we help you pass the course, but we also help you get to
know your lecturers and create an experience of professional education that you can take away with you on
completion of your studies.


You will benefit from:
Accommodation advice
Career workshops, advice and study skills sessions
Booster revision classes
Internet access on campus
Regular student social events
Comprehensive library online library
Industry oriented marketing employment workshops
Career-centered and solutions-driven learning, small classes
Very qualified and experienced lecturers, individual attention.
Affordable prices/payment terms, to registered students just to name a few.

PROGRAMME STARTING DATES

All Full and Part Time Certificate courses start first week of the following months:
February
May
August
November
Distant Learning can start at anytime
Learnership can start at any time
Revision Courses: See Timetable
Call us to enroll today on: Tel: 011 339 1746