cra1gm

Hi

Im having a headache regarding my 136 application:

i arrived in oz on a sponsored 457, asco code as an internal auditor. However i was actually doing the job of an accountant, but as i had not had the results from my last CIMA exam, which i have now passed i could not class myself as an accountant.

I have now passed that last exam and can now be classed as an accountant. DIMA have me down on my 457 as an internal auditor, now i want to apply for my 136, which i must have 12 months experience in last 18 months, but DIMA will know ive been working as an internal auditor.

do i send in job references as an internal auditor, or as an accountant?
Do i tell them that i am now the accountant rather than intenal auditor for my 457?
will 12 months experience as internal auditor be appropriate as evidence for an accountant, both are on the asco list

Alan Collett

I would seek the skills assessment as an Accountant from (probably) the ICAA - the skills assessment process for Accountants looks at qualifications only, not work experience.

Assuming this is granted you should be allocated MODL points.

Your recent work experience is in a skilled occupation, and that SHOULD be sufficient to meet the recent work experience requirement of a 136 visa application.

If you would like to discuss further please feel able to telephone my office in Melbourne on 03 8530 7030.

Best regards.

cra1gm

Hi Alan

i sent my skills assessment yesterday to the ICAA, should have this back soon

should i therfore get my employer to sign my reference as an internal auditor in order to conform to my current 457, would i get into trouble if he called ma an accountant, or could i merge the role of internal auditor and accountant in order to play it safe?

Alan Collett

The employer should set out the duties of the position you have been fulfilling; I tend to look at these details rather than a job title.

Best regards.