This answer won’t vary too much between jurisdictions, as it’s pretty standard across the board. To be considered for accountancy roles, you’ll need to have your professional qualification (CPA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent) + a number of years’ experience, which will depend on the role you are applying for and the seniority level. Different firms and companies will require you to have practised a certain number of years in the line of work you’re applying for.

Due to the differentiation in candidates and their experience/qualifications, salaries do differ based on several variables. When working with our team, you can expect your consultant to advise you as to what salary and bonus structures you might expect to see, reflective of your experience.

Depending on the role and what’s expected/required of you, there won’t be a massive difference in onshore/offshore working hours. A typical work week will be around 8.30 am to around 6:00 pm, with busy season requiring significant overtime (nothing you wouldn’t already be used to onshore).

The main difference you will see (and appreciate) between onshore/offshore working hours is the commute. If you’re currently in a bigger city, you might have some type of public transportation or crazy commute time to and from work, whereas offshore, you will most likely live between 10-15 minutes from the office and will often find yourself having time to go for a jog before heading in or grabbing sunset drinks after you’ve finished for the day.

New global agile work policies have some firms offering a few days a week optional work from home or flexible start/finish times. (please note that if you are new to a company, this option might not be eligible for you right away).

Once registered, your resume will be reviewed by a CML Recruitment Consultant. Our consultants are experienced, knowledgeable, and can generally assess the prospects for your employment in offshore services very quickly. If the consultant believes that we can help you, they will call or email to schedule a telephone call and/or request some further information. This is an opportunity for us to get to know you and find out more about your requirements and expectations and address any concerns we may have about your expectations or circumstances.

Our consultant will be able to give you an accurate and frank estimate of your earning potential, a range of options, and an indication of the likely timeline based on our experience with similar candidates. Once we have a clear picture of your background and preferences, we can initiate an action plan to approach potential employers on your behalf. We will arrange interviews in liaison with our clients’ Human Resource departments.

Yes, but your options may be limited depending on your exact stage of completion, your designation-in-progress, your target location(s), and your salary expectations.

You should clearly highlight this when reaching out to our team. Our consultant will be able to advise you of the best course of action for your circumstances.

We can assist in searching for roles across different industry sectors, including:

US Tax

Reinsurance

Internal Finance

Insolvency

Fund Fiduciary & Governance

Family Office

Captive Insurance

Audit

Learn more about our Accounting and Financial Services or Search for Jobs.

There is a strict work permit process for all overseas candidates to have the right to work in any offshore jurisdiction, which must be obtained by the employer based on a specific job. This involves submitting a case to immigration outlining your experience and qualifications, which is why having the necessary qualifications and experience is essential.

Government has rules in place to protect the local candidates. There are stringent immigration regulations requiring all international/expatriate candidates to have extensive knowledge and recent, relevant experience relating to the industry sector in which they seek employment. This is due to the very strong competition between highly qualified candidates both onshore and overseas within the market.

Your consultant will work with you each step of the way and can answer any questions you may have about the immigration process.