Australian Migration Options: Accountants with Proficient English are currently on the Critical Skills List (CSL) and are also on the Migration Occupation in Demand List (MODL) in Australia. This is an indicator of a possible 'skills shortage' in this profession in Australia, and being positively assessed as an equivalent to an Australian Accountant may increase your options of achieving permanent residence in Australia. Obviously, other criteria need to be satisfied.

ASCO Code: 2211-11 Accountant

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. To have a good chance of suitable employment, ideally more than 5 years experience may be required. For employer sponsorship (457 or ENS) significant experience on top of formal qualifications would be highly regarded.

Tasks:
An Accountant plans and provides systems and services relating to the financial dealings of enterprises and individuals, and advises on associated record-keeping and compliance requirements.

• assists in the formulation of budgetary and accounting policies
• prepares financial statements for presentation to boards of directors, management, shareholders, and statutory bodies
• conducts financial investigations, undertakes audits, prepares reports, and advises on such matters as the purchase and sale of businesses, mergers, capital financing, suspected fraud, insolvency and taxation
• examines operating costs and the income and expenditure of institutions
• provides assurance about the accuracy of information contained in financial reports and their compliance with statutory requirements
• provides financial and taxation advice on business structures, plans and operations
• liaises with bankers and brokers to establish funds management arrangements
• may advise on the selection and application of computer-based accounting systems
• may appraise cash flow and financial risk of capital investment projects

Note: This is a generic job advertisement to attract potential migrants who wish to lodge independent skilled migration applications or seek sponsorship by an Australian employer. At the time of advertising, Konnecting may not have any employer clients seeking these candidates with this occupation. In this instant we would add your resume to our database and advise if suitable position became available. Konnecting is an integrated migration and recruitment company in Australia. We are not a direct employer.

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