UNIT GROUP 2211 ACCOUNTANTS

ACCOUNTANTS plan and provide accounting systems and services relating to taxation and the financial dealings of organisations and individuals, and advise on associated record-keeping and compliance requirements. Indicative Skill Level: In Australia and New Zealand: Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher 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). Registration or licensing may be required. Tasks Include:

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

Occupations: 221111 Accountant (General) 221112 Management Accountant 221113 Taxation Accountant 221111 ACCOUNTANT (GENERAL) Plans and provides systems and services relating to the financial dealings of organisations and individuals, and advises on associated record-keeping and compliance requirements. Registration or licensing is required. Skill Level: 1 Specialisations: Financial Analyst Insolvency Practitioner

221112 MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT Alternative Titles: Cost Accountant Financial Accountant Plans, reviews and administers accounting systems and procedures, analyses the financial information needs of organisations, provides advice on financial planning and risk management, and provides management with reports to assist in decision-making. May provide insight into cost performance and support the implementation of benchmarking and improvement initiatives. Registration or licensing is required. Skill Level: 1 221113 TAXATION ACCOUNTANT Alternative Titles: Taxation Agent Taxation Consultant Analyses, reports and provides advice on taxation issues to organisations or individuals, prepares taxation returns and reports, and handles disputes with taxation authorities. Registration or licensing may be required. Skill Level: 1

UNIT GROUP 2212 AUDITORS, COMPANY SECRETARIES AND CORPORATE TREASURERS

AUDITORS, COMPANY SECRETARIES AND CORPORATE TREASURERS conduct audits of accounting systems, procedures and financial statements, manage corporate funding and financial risk, and administer and review corporate compliance activities. Indicative Skill Level: In Australia and New Zealand: Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. In the case of Corporate Treasurers and Company Secretaries, at least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Registration or licensing may be required. Tasks Include:

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 computerbased 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

Occupations: 221211 Company Secretary 221212 Corporate Treasurer 221213 External Auditor 221214 Internal Auditor 221211 COMPANY SECRETARY Plans, administers and reviews corporate compliance activities and effective practice concerning company board meetings and shareholdings, ensuring all business matters and transactions are managed and implemented as directed by the board. Skill Level: 1 221212 CORPORATE TREASURER Alternative Title: Financial Risk Manager Manages corporate funding, liquidity and financial risk associated with the profitable development and operation of an organisation. May be involved in acquisitions, disposals and joint ventures. Registration or licensing may be required. Skill Level: 1 221213 EXTERNAL AUDITOR Designs and operates information and reporting systems, procedures and controls to meet external financial reporting requirements. Registration or licensing is required. Skill Level: 1 221214 INTERNAL AUDITOR Alternative Title: Audit Officer Examines, verifies, evaluates and reports on financial, operational and managerial processes, systems and outcomes to ensure financial and operational integrity and compliance, and assists in business process reviews, risk assessments, developing deliverables and reporting progress against outcomes. Registration or licensing is required. Skill Level: 1

UNIT GROUP 1322 FINANCE MANAGERS

FINANCE MANAGERS plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate the financial and accounting activities within organisations. Indicative Skill Level: In Australia and New Zealand: Most occupations in this unit 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). Tasks Include:

determining, implementing, monitoring, reviewing and evaluating budgetary and accounting strategies, policies and plans in consultation with other Managers providing financial information and interpreting the implications for business performance and funding needs coordinating the development, implementation and monitoring of accounting systems directing the preparation of financial reports summarising and forecasting the organisation's financial position such as income statements, balance sheets and analyses of future earnings and income assessing capital finance proposals and the financial status of operational projects advising on investment strategies, sources of funds and the distribution of earnings delivering long range profit forecasts, budgeting and financial reporting ensuring compliance with financial legislation and standards

Occupation: 132211 Finance Manager 132211 FINANCE MANAGER Alternative Titles: Chief Financial Officer Finance Director Financial Controller Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates the financial and accounting activities within an organisation. Skill Level: 1