221213 — External Auditor

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

• 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