Tuesday 15 / July / 2025
Muscat: The Ministry of Labour has announced that, effective 1st September 2025, a Professional Classification Certificate in Accounting, Finance, and Auditing will become a mandatory requirement for the issuance and renewal of work permits for all individuals employed in relevant positions.
Consequently, 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, in accordance with the specified roles.
Work permits will not be granted after the aforementioned date without the required certificate. All establishments are urged to ensure compliance and take the necessary steps for implementation.
List of Occupations Requiring Professional Classification in the Accounting, Finance, and Auditing Sector:
Accounts Technician
Assistant External Auditor
Assistant Internal Auditor
Internal Auditor
External Auditor
Cost Accountant
Credit Analyst
Financial Analyst
Accounts Manager
Tax Manager
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
External Audit Manager
Internal Audit Manager
Senior Internal Audit Manager
Financial Controller
Senior External Audit Manager
Head of Internal Audit Department
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
External Audit Partner
Chief Audit Executive (CAE)
