Financial Administrator Skills Development Programme (CFAdmin)
Over the next twelve months you will build the full skill set of a working Financial Administrator, from the first invoice to the management accounts pack. This page explains how the programme runs, what you can expect from us, and what we will expect from you.
Description
Welcome to your Financial Administrator skills development programme
Over the next twelve months you will build the full skill set of a working Financial Administrator, from the first invoice to the management accounts pack. This page explains how the programme runs, what you can expect from us, and what we will expect from you.
By the end, you'll be able to
Every session is built around one question: what would an accountant actually do in a real South African workplace today? By the time you finish, you can walk into any business and do the job.
Process the full cycle
Capture, reconcile and close the bank, debtors, creditors and general ledger, every month.
Handle SARS end to end
Prepare and submit VAT201, EMP201, EMP501 and provisional tax on eFiling, correctly and on time.
Run payroll
Calculate PAYE, UIF and SDL, build a compliant payslip and file the returns.
Produce management accounts
Build a director-ready pack with variances, ratios and plain-language commentary.
Prepare for the AFS
Year-end adjustments, provisions, the PI-score framework and the road to CIPC compliance.
Work professionally
Ethics, confidentiality, POPIA, fraud red flags and the communication that turns a qualification into a career.
What to expect from each session
Twenty-six live teaching sessions on Tuesdays, 16:00 to 18:00 SAST. Sessions 1 to 5 run weekly through September 2026, after which sessions run fortnightly, with a break from 9 December 2026 to 18 January 2027. The gap between sessions gives you time to apply each topic before the next one. Every session gives you the same four things.
Handout
A reference document you keep: checklists, templates and worked examples for the workplace.
Slide deck
Professionally prepared slides covering the definitions, the legislation and worked examples.
Live class
A two-hour trainer-led Zoom session with screen sharing, worked examples, exercises and live Q&A.
Knowledge check
A 20-question check after the session to confirm the content has landed before you move on.
What you can expect from us
- Live teaching on Tuesdays, 16:00–18:00 on Zoom: weekly for the first five sessions, then fortnightly
- A handout, slide deck and recording for every session
- Content grounded in South African law, SARS practice and real workplaces
- Individual written feedback on your case study within four weeks
- A completion certificate, 52 CPD hours and CFAdmin eligibility
- A trainer who has done the job and guides you through it
What's expected of you
- Attend the live sessions, or watch the recording promptly if you miss one
- Complete the 20-question check after each session, before the next begins
- Reach at least 60% on each check (one resubmission allowed)
- Apply what you learn between sessions, not just during them
- Submit the summative case study by 15 July 2027, achieving at least 65%
- Work with professionalism, confidentiality and integrity throughout
Your learning journey
Your journey runs across 10 blocks and 26 sessions, ending with one integrated case study that pulls everything together. Click any block to see its sessions and dates.
AProfessional Foundations & Workplace Readiness
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BAccounting Foundations
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CRevenue, Invoicing & VAT
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DExpenses, Cost of Sales & Payroll
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ECreditors, Debtors & Bank
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FFixed Assets
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GMonth-End Close, Reporting & Controls
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HSouth African Taxation
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IYear-End, Financial Statements & Compliance
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JManagement Accounting, Advisory & Career Development
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Assessment & certification
Knowledge is checked after every session and consolidated in one integrated case study at the end.
Formative: after every session
- Questions per session20 MCQ
- Minimum pass mark60%
- Resubmissions1 permitted
- PurposeEvidence for FASSET reporting
Summative: integrated case study
- FormatTake-home, all 10 blocks
- Minimum pass mark65%
- FeedbackWritten, within 4 weeks
- On completionCertificate + 52 CPD hours
Your trainer
Leana van der Merwe
Over 18 years in business accounting, audit and corporate governance. Former Audit Director and professional-body Technical and Standards Executive, having guided more than 14,000 members through complex regulation. Serves on the PAFA Technical Advisory Group, the IFAC Anti-Money Laundering Committee and the IFRS Foundation SME Implementation Group.
Presenters
Leana van der Merwe — Leana: Leana van der Merwe, with 18+ years in accounting and corporate governance, Leana leads technical support at CIBA and is a recognized thought leader in regulatory compliance.
You will earn a certificate
A certificate of completion is awarded on successful completion of this course.
Requirements
- Laptop, desktop, or mobile device with internet access
- Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Safari, or Firefox browser