Auditors, Company Secretaries and Corporate Treasurers

What the job involves

• 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

Key values of workers in Auditors, Company Secretaries and Corporate Treasurers

• Independence

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

• Recognition

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

• Relationships

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

• Support

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

• Working Conditions

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

Top skills required for workers in Auditors, Company Secretaries and Corporate Treasurers

• Active Listening

  Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

• Critical Thinking

  Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

• Speaking

  Talking to others to convey information effectively.

• Writing

  Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

• Mathematics

  Using mathematics to solve problems.