221 Accountants, Auditors and Company Secretaries

In Australia and New Zealand:

Most occupations in this minor group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

• collecting, analysing and interpreting information on the financial status, 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 statutory and other bodies
• controlling treasury and treasury systems and establishing and reviewing risk management objectives and treasury policies
• arranging and giving notice of meetings of directors and shareholders
• advising organisations' governing boards on matters concerning compliance with stock exchange listing rules, relevant legislation and corporation practice