WHAT IS A JUNIOR BOOKKEEPER?

A Junior Bookkeeper is primarily responsible for, amongst other functions:

• The completion of the monthly bookkeeping function to trial,
• Supplier statement reconciliation,
• Inventory systems and bank statement reconciliation,
• Calculation of PAYE / SDL / UIF remuneration and the monthly EMP deductions and completion of the monthly EMP201 returns,
• Completion of annual IRP 5, IRP 6 and IT 3a documents, EMP501 and VAT201 return using both manual the manual submission system and E-filing.

WHY SHOULD I STUDY JUNIOR BOOKKEEPING?

This course is ideal if you would like to work in the following types of jobs:

• Junior Bookkeeper
• Accounts Clerk
• Debtors Clerk
• Creditors Clerk
• Payroll Clerk

COURSE STRUCTURE

In order to complete the National Certificate: ICB Junior Bookkeeper, students will have to complete the following subjects:

• Business Literacy
• Bookkeeping to Trial Balance
• Payroll and Monthly SARS Returns
• Computerised Bookkeeping

ASSESSMENT AND AWARD

Assessment is based on the submission of a Portfolio of Evidence (PoE) which will comprise of 3 formative activities, 2 formative evaluations and one summative assessment. PoE assessment comprises formative / interim assessment of activities (assignments) and evaluations (tests) that count 30% towards the total mark. A Summative Assessment (final exam) contributes to the remaining 70% of your marks. The PoE is basically a file containing all the evidence necessary for a learner to be declared competent against the relevant outcomes.

Assessments take place in February, May, August and November.

WHAT WILL I GET WITH MY COURSE?

• A Welcome Pack with Tactics for Winning
• Excellent study material approved by the ICB
• Your personal tutor to help you with your studies
• Regular contact from the College to keep you on track
• A regular newsletter with important College information and news about other students!

THE INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED BOOKKEEPERS

The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB) was established in 1931 with the objective of promoting quality training and qualifications for Junior Bookkeepers, Senior Bookkeepers and Accounting Technicians in Southern Africa, as well as providing qualifications in the areas of Office Administration and Business Financial Management.

IMPORTANT EXAM INFORMATION

It is very important that you register as a Student Member of the ICB, and that you register for your Exams, before the exam registration closing date. Note that if you are not a Student Member of the ICB, your registration for the exam will not be accepted.

Please note that the ICB Exam fees are not included in your programme fees.

“ALL-INCLUSIVE” OPTION

If you want your Tuition fee with the college to include all your exam fees and your membership fees, you can choose our “all inclusive” package. This is a little more expensive, but then we take care of all membership and exam fees, and alert you to fill in the membership and exam forms.

If you choose this option, you can pay all your study costs in a single in-advance payment, or in monthly payments. This means that you do not have to worry about being able to afford future exam fees and membership fees, since the college will take care of it on your behalf.

Note that the All-Inclusive option gives you membership and subscription for one year. And that the college will pay for one exam per subject. If you fail an exam, you will have to make additional payments to re-write the exam.

INTERESTED? WANT TO FIND OUT MORE?

If you would like to find out more about the National Certificate: Junior Bookkeeping, fill in this short Form and then one of our friendly Student Registrars will respond to your questions and provide you with all the information you need.

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