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Occupation

211231 External Auditor

Latest release
OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
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Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

211231 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: 1

Main tasks

  • Collects, analyses and interprets information on the financial standing, cost structures and trading effectiveness of organisations
  • Verifies that an organisation's internal accounting procedures and financial operations run efficiently and meet legal requirements
  • Conducts audits and investigations, and prepares financial statements and reports for management, shareholders and governing statutory bodies