2212-11 External Auditor

Points 60

Specialisations

Not applicable

 

Skill Level

The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification. Registration or licensing is required.

 

Job Description & Tasks

Designs and operates information and reporting systems to meet external financial reporting requirements.

  • provides independent opinions on the financial performance of an organisation, and the extent to which its obligations are fulfilled
  • verifies the accuracy of information contained in accounting records
  • verifies the existence of assets and liabilities mentioned in reports
  • prepares financial statements and reports for management, shareholders and statutory bodies
  • determines the efficiency and effectiveness of companies and government departments
  • may examine the records of government departments, statutory and municipal authorities and government-owned companies
Assessing Authority: Certified Practising Accountants of Australia
Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia
National Institute of Accountants

 

This occupation is included in the following occupation lists;

Skilled Occupations List (SQL)

This occupation is on the Skilled Occupations List and can be applied for under the Skilled Migration Programme.

Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL)

This occupation is included in the Migration Occupations in Demand List. You must have 12 months work experience in this occupation or a closely related occupation to claim the available 15 or 20 MODL points.

Skilled Regional Sponsored (SRS)

This visa allows you to be sponsored by a relative living in a Designated Area or to be nominated by a State or Territory government. To apply for nomination by a State/Territory your occupation must in demand in that particular government.

Please note that many occupations in demand by a State or Territory are required to have a specialisation and not all specialisations are detailed in the lists. You can check for further information through CMS or directly through the State or Territory.

This occupation is in demand in;
New South Wales
Australian Capital Territory

Temporary Business Sponsorship (457)

This occupation is on the approved list of occupations for temporary business sponsorship and may be sponsored for a 457 visa.

Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS)

This occupation is on the approved list of occupations for the Employer Nomination Scheme and may be nominated by a company under the ENS.