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ANZSCO 221112Skill Level 1

Management Accountant

Provides services relating to performance-based financial reporting, asset valuation, budgetary systems, cost management, pricing, forecasting and the strategic governance of organisations. Provides advice on financial planning, risk management, carbon sequestration projects and carbon pricing and provides management with reports to assist in decision-making. May provide insight into cost performance and support the implementation of benchmarking and quality improvement initiatives. Registration or licensing may be required.

Skill Level

Level 1

Bachelor degree or higher

Assessing Authority

CAANZ

Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand

Eligible Visas

11

visa subclasses

Skilled Lists

2

active lists

Your Pathway

Three key steps to migrate through this occupation.

1

Skills Assessment

Get your qualifications and experience assessed by the relevant assessing authority.

2

Expression of Interest

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3

Visa Application

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Overview

What this occupation involves according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

Provides services relating to performance-based financial reporting, asset valuation, budgetary systems, cost management, pricing, forecasting and the strategic governance of organisations. Provides advice on financial planning, risk management, carbon sequestration projects and carbon pricing and provides management with reports to assist in decision-making. May provide insight into cost performance and support the implementation of benchmarking and quality improvement initiatives. Registration or licensing may be required.

Typical Tasks

Common duties performed in this role.

Assisting in formulating budgetary and accounting policies
Preparing financial statements for presentation to boards of directors, management, shareholders, and governing and statutory bodies
Conducting financial investigations, preparing reports, undertaking audits and advising on matters such as the purchase and sale of businesses, mergers, capital financing, suspected fraud, insolvency and taxation
Examining operating costs and organisations' income and expenditure
Providing assurance about the accuracy of information contained in financial reports and their compliance with statutory requirements
Providing financial and taxation advice on business structures, plans and operations
Preparing taxation returns for individuals and organisations
Liaising with financial institutions and brokers to establish funds management arrangements
Introducing and maintaining accounting systems, and advising on the selection and application of computer-based accounting systems
Maintaining internal control systems
May appraise cash flow and financial risk of capital investment projects

Education & Experience

Indicative requirements for skills assessment.

Qualification

Bachelor degree or higher

Work Experience

Relevant work experience that may substitute for formal qualifications.

Closely Related Field

A qualification in a closely related field may be accepted with additional experience.

Documents Checklist

Common documents needed for the skills assessment application.

Assessing Authority

The organisation that assesses your skills for this occupation.

Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand

CAANZ

Skills Assessment Requirements

What you need to get your skills assessed for this occupation.

This page describes CA ANZ's migration skills assessment service for overseas applicants seeking to work in accounting and finance occupations in Australia. It outlines the assessment types, eligibility criteria, application process, and required documents for skilled migration visas.

Important note

As of 1 July 2024, CA ANZ no longer offers provisional skills assessments. Applicants with a bachelor's degree or above may be eligible for the Post-Higher Education Work stream of the Temporary Graduate (subclass 485), which does not require a skills assessment. CA ANZ provides skills assessment only and does not provide migration or visa advice. For visa-related questions, contact the Department of Home Affairs or a registered migration agent. Three assessment types are available: Qualification Assessment (required for all), Skilled Employment Assessment (optional), and Combined Assessment.

Eligibility Criteria

5 criteria
  • Applying for a skilled migration visa to Australia
  • Nominated occupation is in accounting or finance
  • Occupation must be one of: Accountant (General), Management Accountant, Taxation Accountant, Corporate Treasurer, External Auditor, or Finance Manager
  • Occupation must be on the Skilled Occupation List
  • For skilled employment assessment: must first have a suitable and valid qualification assessment outcome for the same occupation from CA ANZ
  • Education and professional qualifications documentation
  • English language proficiency evidence (required for all applicants)
  • Work experience documentation (if applying for skilled employment assessment)
  • CA ANZ Third-Party Authorisation form (if appointing a migration agent)
  • All supporting documentation in correct format

Visa Eligibility

Visa subclasses this occupation qualifies for.

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Skilled List Membership

Which skilled occupation lists currently include this occupation.

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State & Territory Nominations

Which states and territories currently nominate this occupation for state-sponsored visas.

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Alternative Titles & Specialisations

Other names and specialisations classified under this ANZSCO code.

Alternative Titles

  • Cost Accountant

Specialisations

  • Carbon Accountant
  • Commercial Accountant
  • Product Accountant
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