You're now visiting the official Saudi
website of GLOMACS International

Finance and Accounting for Office Administrators & Secretaries

An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

Finance and Accounting for Office Administrators & Secretaries

Contributing & Benefiting from Accounting and Finance Systems

NASBA
Classroom Schedule
Date Venue Fees
27 - 31 Jul 2026 Dubai $ 5,950
30 Nov - 04 Dec 2026 Dubai $ 5,950
Online Schedule
Date Venue Fees
30 Nov - 04 Dec 2026 Online $ 3,950

Course Summary

This Finance and Accounting for Office Administrators & Secretaries training course provides a foundational introduction to finance and accounting for participants with little or no prior knowledge of the subject. It is designed to equip office administrators, secretaries, and support staff with the ability to support operational and financial processes effectively. Through straightforward examples and practical exercises, participants gain a clear understanding of essential financial terminology, accounting principles, and management accounting concepts relevant to their roles. This enables them to perform financial tasks more confidently and contribute meaningfully to organisational objectives.

Over five interactive days, delegates learn how to record transactions, prepare simple financial statements, analyse business performance using financial ratios, and appreciate the role of budgets in achieving organisational targets. The training course highlights basic accounting principles, financial statement preparation, management accounting techniques, and budgeting fundamentals, all contextualised for office support roles. Completing this course enhances both personal capability and organisational contribution, strengthening financial literacy and workplace efficiency.

Skills & Competencies

From this Finance and Accounting for Office Administrators & Secretaries training course, participants will develop the following key skills and competencies:

  • Fundamental accounting knowledge
  • Financial terminology proficiency
  • Financial statement preparation skills
  • Basic ratio analysis capability
  • Costing and budgeting understanding
  • Business performance interpretation

Key Learning Outcomes

At the end of Finance and Accounting for Office Administrators & Secretaries training course, you will learn to:

  • Appreciate the role and importance of accounting and finance.
  • Understand and record routine business transactions.
  • Prepare simple financial statements accurately.
  • Analyse organisational performance using basic financial ratios.
  • Apply costing and budgeting techniques to support efficiency.

How You Will Learn

Learning unfolds through practical, hands-on activities and examples that connect accounting theory with workplace application. Participants engage with structured explanations, worked examples, and interactive exercises that build confidence in interpreting financial information. Emphasis is placed on developing skills that are directly applicable to daily support tasks and business processes.

Who should Attend?

This training course is ideal for professionals in office support functions who need financial awareness and capability to enhance their contribution to organisational operations.

This Finance and Accounting for Office Administrators & Secretaries training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Office administrators
  • Secretaries
  • Personal and executive assistants
  • Business support staff
  • Administrative professionals
Course Outline
Day 1

Introduction to Finance and Accounting

This day introduces participants to the purposes and fundamentals of finance and accounting in business. It explains the role of finance in supporting office functions and the basics of the double-entry accounting system. The topics covered will include:   

  • The Three Meanings of Finance
  • How Finance supports the roles of Office Administrators and Secretaries?
  • The Two Types of Accounting – financial (external) and management (internal)
  • The Basic Principles of the Double-entry Financial Accounting System
  • How to Record Transactions in the Financial Accounting System?
  • The Contribution Made by Office Administrators and Secretaries                                                                        
Day 2

The Financial Statements

This day focuses on how financial statements are constructed and interpreted, including key elements such as profit, balance sheets, and cash flow. The topics covered will include:   

  • Understanding the Income Statement
  • The Four Levels of Profit, and What They Signify
  • Understanding the Balance Sheet
  • Measuring the Consumption of Non-current Assets by Depreciation, Amortization, and Impairment
  • What is inventory, and how is it valued?
  • The Cash Flow Statement – Why we need it, and How it is prepared
Day 3

Evaluation of Financial Statements

This day explores financial statement analysis and stakeholder perspectives. Participants learn how to use ratio analysis to assess performance. The topics covered will include:   

  • The Annual Reports of Public Companies – format and content                                      
  • Who are the company stakeholders and what are their information needs?                
  • Why we need to analyse these reports in order to understand them?          
  • How to calculate Accounting Ratios?                                                 
  • How to use Ratio Analysis to assess performance?                      
Day 4

Introduction to Management Accounting

This day introduces management accounting principles, cost structures, and break-even analysis to support decision-making and cost efficiency. The topics covered will include:   

  • Collecting and Analysing Costs for the Management Accounting Database                                                                
  • Understanding Direct Costs and Indirect Costs                         
  • Preparing Cost Structures for our Products and Services               
  • Using Cost Structures to Determine our Break-even Point
  • Making Cost-effective Decisions using Cost-Volume-Profit Analysis
Day 5

Budgets

This day focuses on budgeting fundamentals, preparation processes, cash budgets, variance analysis, and the role of the administrative function in budget preparation. The topics covered will include:   

  • Why do we need budgets? – the link between corporate strategy and operations at all levels of the organisation
  • The Budget Preparation Process – timetables, documentation and procedures
  • Preparing a Departmental Budget 
  • Preparing the Cash Budget  
  • Comparing Actual Performance with the Budget using Variance Analysis    
  • The Essential Role of Office Administrators and Secretaries in Budget Preparation   
Certificates
  • On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.
  • Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE): In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance.
Providers

Endorsed Education Provider

NASBA
Options & Brochure
Related Certificates
NASBA

Customisation & In-House Delivery

Delivering this training course in-house enables organisations to tailor the finance and accounting content to their specific internal processes, financial systems, and reporting practices. Customisation can increase relevance to real organisational challenges and reinforce financial awareness where it matters most for internal support roles.

Why Choose Saudi GLOMACS?

Saudi GLOMACS is the official Saudi Arabian division of GLOMACS International (glomacs.com), delivering internationally recognised training courses both within Saudi Arabia and across international locations. Our training courses are aligned with the highest professional and institutional standards, supported by a strong understanding of the professional landscape in Saudi Arabia and access to global expertise.

Saudi GLOMACS enables professionals and organisations to strengthen leadership, capability, and long-term excellence through consistently high-quality learning experiences.

Official Saudi Presence

Official Saudi Arabian division of GLOMACS with established global credibility.

International Benchmarks

Internationally benchmarked training courses aligned with professional best practices.

Trusted Across Sectors

Trusted by professionals and institutions across public and private sectors.

Flexible Delivery

Training courses delivered within Saudi Arabia and across international locations.

Additional Benefits of this course for Organisations and Professionals in Saudi Arabia

Organisations & Professionals in KSA will have the following additional benefits from this Finance and Accounting for Office Administrators & Secretaries training course:

  • Improved financial literacy among administrative teams
  • Enhanced support for operational financial tasks
  • Better interpretation of financial reports
  • Increased confidence in finance-related decision-making
  • Greater contribution to organisational objectives
  • Stronger operational and financial alignment
Related Courses
Frequently Asked Question

No. Saudi GLOMACS delivers courses in Saudi Arabia and internationally, including delivery across Europe and Asia. This allows organisations and professionals to access training both locally and abroad.

No. While governance and leadership are part of the portfolio, Saudi GLOMACS delivers training across the entire business and professional lifecycle, including administrative, technical, legal, regulatory, and sector-specific training.

No. Our training courses are delivered globally through international locations and online platforms, enabling participants from Saudi Arabia and around the world to learn together. This global delivery approach ensures exposure to diverse perspectives, international best practices, and cross-cultural insights while maintaining strong relevance to regional and organisational needs.

View All Training Locations

Yes. Saudi GLOMACS designs and delivers bespoke in-house training tailored to organisational objectives, sector requirements, and workforce needs. Training can be delivered in Saudi Arabia or internationally, depending on requirements.

Yes, in-house and customised strategy training courses are available to support organisations seeking tailored strategic capability development. These courses can be aligned with your industry context, organisational challenges, and long-term strategic objectives.

For further details or to discuss customisation requirements, you may call or WhatsApp +966 (54) 286 8546 or email [email protected] . You can also submit a detailed enquiry through our in-house training page at: https://sa.glomacs.com/in-house-seminars

If you would like further information about these training courses, our team is available to provide professional guidance and support. We are pleased to assist with course selection, the registration process, and any other related enquiries.

For personalised assistance or detailed enquiries, please contact our team on +966 (54) 286 8546 or email us at [email protected]

Courses delivered in Saudi Arabia are adapted to reflect local regulatory frameworks, organisational structures, sector conditions, and professional expectations. This ensures training is relevant, practical, and aligned with Saudi workplace realities.

GLOMACS has been delivering professional training for over thirty years, with courses delivered across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and other international markets.

Saudi GLOMACS combines three decades of global training experience with a clear focus on Saudi market relevance. This allows it to deliver training that is both internationally credible and locally applicable, across a broader range of disciplines than niche or single-focus providers.

Saudi GLOMACS is a Saudi-based professional training provider delivering courses tailored to the Saudi market and applicable internationally. It operates within the global GLOMACS framework and draws on more than three decades of international training experience.

Saudi GLOMACS offers professional training across a wide range of disciplines, including administration, leadership and management, governance and regulation, law, oil and gas, energy, engineering, finance, digital technologies, and sector-specific specialisations.

Training supports professionals across all career stages, from operational roles to specialist and senior responsibilities.

Participants include professionals from public sector, semi-government, and private sector organisations, across a wide range of roles and industries. Attendees range from administrative and operational professionals to technical specialists, managers, and senior decision-makers.

Related Categories & Certificates