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Auditing clerks collect and examine financial data, such as inventory transactions, for organisations and companies and ensure they are accurate, properly maintained, and that they add up. They review and evaluate the numbers in databases and documents and consult and assist the source of the transaction if necessary, which includes accountants, managers or other clerks.

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Competences
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Essential
17
Optional
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audit techniques

The techniques and methods that support a systematic and independent examination of data, policies, operations and performances using computer-assisted audit tools and techniques (CAATs) such as spreadsheets, databases, statistical analysis and business intelligence software.

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Essential skills and competences 16 competences

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adhere to questionnaires

Follow and ask the questions laid out in questionnaires when interviewing somebody.

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attend to detail in preparation for audits

Ensure constant compliance with standards and requirements, such as keeping certifications up to date and monitoring activities to ensure correct procedures are followed, so that audits can occur smoothly and no negative aspects can be identified.

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build business relationships

Establish a positive, long-term relationship between organisations and interested third parties such as suppliers, distributors, shareholders and other stakeholders in order to inform them of the organisation and its objectives.

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communicate problems to senior colleagues

Communicate and give feedback to senior colleagues in the event of problems or non-conformities.

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conduct financial audits

Evaluate and monitor the financial health, the operations and financial movements expressed in the financial statements of the company. Revise the financial records to ensure stewardship and governability.

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fill out forms

Fill out forms of a different nature with accurate information, legible calligraphy, and within a timely manner.

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follow verbal instructions

Have the ability to follow spoken instructions received from colleagues. Strive to understand and clarify what is being requested.

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follow written instructions

Follow written directions in order to perform a task or carry out a step-by-step procedure.

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identify accounting errors

Trace accounts, revise the accuracy of the records, and determine the faults in order to solve them.

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liaise with managers

Liaise with managers of other departments ensuring effective service and communication, i.e. sales, planning, purchasing, trading, distribution and technical.

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observe confidentiality

Observe the set of rules establishing the nondisclosure of information except to another authorised person.

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perform clerical duties

Perform administrative tasks such as filing, typing up reports and maintaining mail correspondence.

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pose questions referring to documents

Revise and formulate questions in regards to documents in general. Investigate about the completeness, confidentiality measures, style of the document, and specific instructions to handle documents.

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prepare audit activities

Prepare an audit plan including both pre-audits and certification audits. Communicate with the different processes in order to implement the improvement actions that lead to certification.

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process commissioned instructions

Process instructions, usually oral ones, provided by managers and directives on actions required to be made. Take note, inquire, and take action on the commissioned requests.

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write work-related reports

Compose work-related reports that support effective relationship management and a high standard of documentation and record keeping. Write and present results and conclusions in a clear and intelligible way so they are comprehensible to a non-expert audience.

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Optional knowledge 6 competences

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accounting department processes

The different processes, duties, jargon, role in an organisation, and other specificities of the accounting department within an organisation such as bookkeeping, invoices, recording, and taxing.

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financial department processes

The different processes, duties, jargon, role in an organisation, and other specificities of the financial department within an organisation. Understanding of financial statements, investments, disclosing policies, etc.

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financial analysis

The process of assessing the financial possibilities, means, and status of an organisation or individual by analysing financial statements and reports in order to make well informed business or financial decisions.

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financial statements

The set of financial records disclosing the financial position of a company at the end of a set period or of the accounting year. The financial statements consisting of five parts which are the statement of financial position, the statement of comprehensive income, the statement of changes in equity (SOCE), the statement of cash flows and notes.

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fraud detection

The techniques used to identify fraudulous activities.

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inventory management rules

The specific principles and techniques used in order to determine the approapriate level of inventory required.

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Optional skills and competences 12 competences

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carry out inventory control accuracy

Implement control procedures and documentation related to inventory transactions.

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advise on financial matters

Consult, advise, and propose solutions with regards to financial management such as acquiring new assets, incurring in investments, and tax efficiency methods.

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document interviews

Record, write, and capture answers and information collected during interviews for processing and analysis using shorthand or technical equipment.

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enforce financial policies

Read, understand, and enforce the abidance of the financial policies of the company in regards with all the fiscal and accounting proceedings of the organisation.

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ensure information security

Ensure that the information gathered during surveillance or investigations remains in the hands of those authorised to receive and use it, and does not fall into enemy or otherwise non-authorised individuals' hands.

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follow the statutory obligations

Understand, abide by, and apply the statutory obligations of the company in the daily performance of the job.

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interpret financial statements

Read, understand, and interpret the key lines and indicators in financial statements. Extract the most important information from financial statements depending on the needs and integrate this information in the development of the department's plans.

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manage database

Apply database design schemes and models, define data dependencies, use query languages and database management systems (DBMS) to develop and manage databases.

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prepare financial auditing reports

Compile information on audit findings of financial statements and financial management in order to prepare reports, point out improvement possibilities, and confirm governability.

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revise legal documents

Read and interpret legal documents and proofs about happenings in relation with the legal case.

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trace financial transactions

Observe, track and analyse financial transactions made in companies or in banks. Determine the validity of the transaction and check for suspicious or high-risk transactions in order to avoid mismanagement.

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use free typing techniques

Know, use and write documents, texts and content in general without looking at the keyboard. Use techniques to write documents in such fashion.

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