MoL clarifies on professional classification certificate for accounting jobs
This certificate will be issued by the Sector Skills Unit, licensed by the Ministry, in cooperation with the Omani Association of Certified Public Accountants, the labor market regulator in this sector.
The procedure includes all workers in the professions specified within the classification list approved by the sector.
Registration in the electronic system begins on August 1. The registration link will be provided later through the Ministry's official channels.
The Ministry of Labour on Tuesday announced that from September 1, 2025, obtaining a Professional Classification Certificate in accounting, finance, and auditing will be a mandatory requirement for the issuance and renewal of work permits for all individuals employed in relevant positions.
Accordingly, all current employees in this field, as well as any individuals to be employed in the future, must obtain this certificate from the Sector Skills Unit for Accounting, Finance, and Auditing.
The Ministry will only issue work permits upon submission of the approved certificate, under the specified roles.
Work permits will not be issued after the aforementioned date without the required certificate. All establishments are urged to ensure compliance and take the necessary actions for implementation.
List of Occupations Requiring Professional Classification in the Accounting, Finance, and Auditing Sector
1 Accounts Technician
2 Assistant External Auditor
3 Assistant Internal Auditor
4 Internal Auditor
5 External Auditor
6 Cost Accountant
7 Credit Analyst
8 Financial Analyst
9 Accounts Manager
10 Tax Manager
11 Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
12 External Audit Manager
13 Internal Audit Manager
14 Senior Internal Audit Manager
15 Financial Controller
16 Senior External Audit Manager
17 Head of Internal Audit Department
18 Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
19 External Audit Partner
20 Chief Audit Executive (CAE)
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