ECLA Africa Training Center

Where Practical Becomes Learning

16-Week Personalized Practical Training & Mentorship Program for Accountants

16 Weeks Intensive
Expert Mentorship
Industry Certification
Zoho Books Premium
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Program Overview

Industry-Ready Training Through Hands-On Simulation

Transform Theoretical Knowledge into Practical Expertise

Our 16-week program is designed to develop industry-ready accountants through hands-on simulation, comprehensive system training, and professional mentorship.

Real-World Simulation

Work through complete business cycles across multiple sectors

Zoho Books Training

Master Zoho Books Premium and Elite accounting platforms

Professional Mentorship

Learn from experienced accounting professionals

Tanzanian Context

Full integration of TRA tax obligations and local regulations

16
Weeks of Intensive Training
8+ Sectors Manufacturing, Retail, NGO, etc.
Complete Business Cycles From setup to financial reporting
Professional Certification Industry-recognized credentials

Program Curriculum

Comprehensive Training Across All Accounting Functions

Week 1

System Setup & Chart of Accounts

  • Organization setup in Zoho Books
  • Designing chart of accounts
  • Opening balances and data migration
  • User roles and permissions
Week 2

Customer & Vendor Management

  • Customer and vendor registration
  • Credit terms and payment policies
  • Price lists and discounts
  • Contact management best practices
Week 3

Sales Cycle & Invoicing

  • Quotations and sales orders
  • Invoice generation and VAT
  • Payment receipts and allocation
  • Sales returns and credit notes
Week 4

Purchase Cycle & Payables

  • Purchase orders and requisitions
  • Bill recording and approval
  • Vendor payments and WHT
  • Purchase returns and adjustments
Week 5

Inventory Management

  • Inventory setup and item master
  • Stock adjustments and transfers
  • FIFO/Weighted average costing
  • Stock valuation reports
Week 6

Bank & Cash Management

  • Bank account setup and feeds
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Cash management and petty cash
  • Payment vouchers and receipts
Week 7

Payroll Processing

  • Employee registration and setup
  • Salary structure and allowances
  • PAYE, NSSF, and statutory deductions
  • Payroll journal entries
Week 8

Fixed Assets Management

  • Asset registration and capitalization
  • Depreciation methods and schedules
  • Asset disposal and transfers
  • Fixed asset register maintenance
Week 9

VAT & Tax Compliance

  • VAT calculation and recording
  • Monthly VAT returns (VRN)
  • Withholding tax management
  • TRA portal submissions
Week 10

Cost Accounting (Manufacturing)

  • Bill of materials and routing
  • Work-in-progress accounting
  • Production costing and variance
  • Manufacturing overhead allocation
Week 11

Budget & Project Accounting

  • Budget preparation and tracking
  • Project setup and costing
  • Grant management (for NGOs)
  • Variance analysis and reporting
Week 12

Period-End Close

  • Accruals and prepayments
  • Period-end adjustments
  • Reconciliations and reviews
  • Month-end close checklist
Week 13

Financial Reporting

  • Income statement preparation
  • Balance sheet and cash flow
  • Management reports and dashboards
  • Financial analysis and ratios
Week 14

Audit Preparation

  • Audit trail and documentation
  • Audit schedules preparation
  • Internal controls and compliance
  • Working with external auditors
Week 15

Sector-Specific Applications

  • Industry-specific transactions
  • Regulatory compliance requirements
  • Sector best practices
  • Case studies and scenarios
Week 16

Capstone Project & Certification

  • Complete business cycle simulation
  • Final project presentation
  • Practical assessment
  • Certification ceremony

Training Sectors

Specialized Training Across Multiple Industries

Manufacturing

Cost accounting, inventory, production costing, and manufacturing overhead

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Retail & Wholesale

Point of sale, inventory management, multi-location accounting

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Hospitality

Revenue management, cost control, departmental accounting

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Professional Services

Time billing, project accounting, client management

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NGOs

Grant management, donor reporting, project tracking

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Real Estate

Property management, rental income, tenant accounting

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SACCOs

Member accounting, loans, savings, shares management

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Government

Public sector accounting, fund accounting, compliance

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Program Benefits

Why Choose EATC Training Programs

01

Industry-Ready Skills

Graduates can start contributing from day one with practical experience across complete business cycles

02

Zoho Books Certification

Become certified in Zoho Books Premium and Elite, widely used accounting platforms

03

Expert Mentorship

Learn directly from experienced accounting professionals and ECLA Africa Consult partners

04

Tanzanian Tax Compliance

Master TRA requirements including VAT, withholding tax, PAYE, and statutory reporting

05

Multi-Sector Experience

Gain exposure to 8+ different industries with sector-specific accounting practices

06

Career Support

Job placement assistance and connections with employers seeking trained accountants

"The EATC program transformed my theoretical knowledge into practical skills. I was able to secure a job within 2 weeks of completing the program."

Sarah M. Manufacturing Accountant
95%
Employment Rate
200+
Graduates

Ready to Transform Your Accounting Career?

Join the next cohort of EATC's Personalized Practical Training & Mentorship Program

Next Cohort Starts: April 2026
Duration: 16 Weeks Full-Time
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Class Size: Limited to 20 participants

Training Options

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Perfect for fresh graduates

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