Finance for PA’s and Administrators: Master Financial Proficiency Skills

COURSE OVERVIEW

Finance for PA’s and Administrators

Do you sometimes feel that you have been thrown in at the deep end when it comes to the financial aspects of your duties, without the background and the knowledge to understand what to do and how to do it effectively? Do you feel that if someone just showed you how to do it properly, and answered some of your questions, it would relieve stress, increase efficiency and minimise risk for you and your organisation? If so, Astrotech offers a training programme covering the following key topics:

STRENGTHEN YOUR ALL-ROUND FINANCIAL KNOW-HOW

> Understanding the Big Picture: what are companies designed to do, what is your company trying to achieve, and how do you fit into the overall strategy?

> A Translate common financial jargon into simple English

> Obtain an overview of financial statements and reports, and an understanding of their underlying concepts, jargon and objectives

DEVELOP YOUR BUDGETING EXPERTISE

> Plan, research and compile realistic budgets for your projects and events

> Super spreadsheet suggestions: building budgets and financial models Design and present expenditure motivations for maximum approvability

> Manage budgets for successful outcomes S Develop your budgeting expertise to better support your manager and team

TAKE CHARGE OF MANAGING COSTS AND EXPENSES

> Make sense of expense claims

> Manage your department’s petty cash Justify payments to suppliers by proficient reconciliations > Negotiate Service Level agreements with all your service providers

> Standard requirements for valid financial documents

> Prevent possible fraud by recognizing suspicious signs

OUTCOMES

After attending this course attendees should: 

‣Manage your basic financial responsibilities from a position of strength and knowledge 

‣ Understand the bigger picture of how ‘a company’s finances are managed 

‣ Multi-task by taking on relevant and necessary financial functions 

‣ Implement improved procedures for managing risk in your organisation 

‣ Be trusted to forecast and run your own budgets for projects and events 

‣ Achieve your own career growth goals by increasing your overall value to your employe

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Personal Assistants and secretaries who want to enhance their financial understanding
•  Office Managers and team leaders who need to improve their financial knowledge
•  Office administrators looking to take a more active role in their team
•  Entry-level graduates with little or no financial experience in the business world,. and
•  Any other administrative staff with financial duties