External Auditor (ANZSCO 221213)

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    What an External Auditor does

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

    Key facts

    ANZSCO code
    221213
    Skill level
    1Bachelor degree or higher
    Visas that list it
    189190491482186494
    Assessing authority
    CA ANZCPA AustraliaIPA
    National shortage
    Shortage

    Visa options

    Occupation eligibility is one requirement; each visa page links to the rest.

    Main tasks

    • 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

    Shortage by state

    • NationalShortage
    • ACTShortage
    • NSWShortage
    • NTShortage
    • QLDShortage
    • SAShortage
    • TASShortage
    • VICShortage
    • WAShortage

    State and territory nomination

    For the 190 and 491, each state and territory also has its own occupation list.

    Common questions

    What does an External Auditor do?

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

    Is External Auditor on the skilled occupation list?

    Yes. External Auditor (ANZSCO 221213) is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) and Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) (lists in force from 14 December 2024). It is listed for the 186, 189, 190, 482, 491 and 494 visas.

    What is the ANZSCO code for External Auditor?

    221213. Home Affairs uses ANZSCO codes for skilled visas.

    How can an External Auditor migrate to Australia?

    The occupation lists Home Affairs publishes include External Auditor for the Subclass 186, Subclass 189, Subclass 190, Subclass 482, Subclass 491 and Subclass 494 visas. Being on a list is one requirement among several; each visa's page links to Home Affairs for the rest.

    Who assesses External Auditor for an Australian visa?

    CA ANZ, CPA Australia and IPA, the skills assessing authority listed for 221213.

    Is External Auditor in demand in Australia?

    Jobs and Skills Australia rated it "Shortage" nationally in its 2025 Occupation Shortage List, with ratings for each state and territory shown above.

    Sources

    1. 1Department of Home Affairs, skilled occupation listimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au
    2. 2Australian Bureau of Statistics, ANZSCO – Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, 2022, CC BY 4.0abs.gov.au
    3. 3Jobs and Skills Australia, Occupation Shortage List, 2025 listjobsandskills.gov.au