IELTS for Accountants in Australia

Medical practitioners and skilled work have been on the rise as in terms of professions in Australia. For medical professionals, nurses are very much needed in hospitals and health care institutions across the country. Skilled work is for areas in Australia where there is shortage for manpower. These two professions are already known for Filipinos who are currently planning to find and secure a job overseas. In addition to these two, there is another profession needed in Australia – accountants.

 Many might be wondering why Australia needs accountants. In truth, there are still unfilled demands of accountants in Australia. Hence, Filipino accountants are encouraged to gain more experience in the field of accounting to increase the chances of getting a good job in Australia. However, Filipino accountants should remember that they need to take the IELTS or the International English Language Testing System examination.

The IELTS is one requirement needed by accountants to work in Australia. For General Skilled migration, the candidate needs to complete the Academic IELTS with a band score of 7 and no grade lower than 7 from the four sections (speaking, reading, listening and writing). Moreover, the candidate needs to complete the Skilled Migration Internship Program for Accountants.

Why do accountants need to take the IELTS?

English is widely spoken in Australia; hence, employers seek to hire professionals who do not have any problems in using the English language. They need individuals who can effectively communicate in English and solve problems and be part of a team. It is expected of these accountants to manage situations wherein they need to give advice or handle complicated situations where detailed reasoning is needed.

What are some positions available for these accountants?

1. Forensic accountants
Forensic accountants are tasked to track and analyze any discrepancy in the business like missing funds and illegal activities such as fraud and scams.

2. Chief Financial Officers
To keep the companies’ finances healthy, chief financial officers are responsible for data analysis, presenting reports and designing strategies for the companies’ success.

3. Internal accounting specialist
They are responsible in managing cross-border transactions, global trade agreements and overseas investments.

4. Strategic procurement manager
Organizational deals are part of their responsibility. They do market research, evaluation plans and constantly check their contacts.

Looking at the different accounting positions Filipino accountants can apply, it is really a nice opportunity to work in Australia. The requirements can be pretty demanding and numerous, but the chance of earning more and being in Australia are the best driving force for individuals to work in Australia.

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