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ANZSCO 221213Skill Level 1

External Auditor

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

Submit an EOI through SkillSelect with your points score and nominated occupation.

3

Visa Application

Once invited, lodge your visa application with supporting documents.

Overview

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

Designs and operates information and reporting systems, procedures and controls to meet external financial reporting requirements. Registration or licensing may be required.

Typical Tasks

Common duties performed in this role.

Arranging, giving notice of and attending meetings of directors and shareholders
Advising organisations' governing boards on matters concerning compliance with stock exchange listing rules, relevant legislation and corporation practice
Supervising organisations' share capital by preparing documents and share issues, and handling share transfers
Controlling treasury and treasury systems and establishing and reviewing risk management objectives and treasury policies
Identifying, managing and reporting on financial risks
Assisting with equity management, debt management, securities and taxation planning issues
Collecting, analysing and interpreting information on the financial standing, cost structures and trading effectiveness of organisations
Devising, re-organising and establishing budgetary cost control and other accounting systems such as computer-based systems
Conducting audits and investigations and preparing financial statements and reports for management, shareholders, and governing and statutory bodies
Evaluating the cost effectiveness and risks of operational processes, activities, policies and systems
Reporting to management on the existence and effectiveness of the system of internal controls
Establishing audit objectives, and designing and implementing audit methodologies, processes and audit report criteria

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

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State & Territory Nominations

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