2006 Media Coverage
Recruitment forum for new accountants, The Sunday Business Post, November 2006
Newly qualified chartered accountants could benefit from a global recruitment event due to take place later this month.
The Accountancy Worldwide Forum by international financial recruiter Think Global Recruitment will focus on overseas employment opportunities for newly qualified accountants in Ireland.
The event, which will take place in the Westbury Hotel in Dublin on 25th November, will have representatives from companies as far a field as Canada, the Caribbean, the Middle East and New Zealand.
It will feature presentations of between 30 and 45 minutes by companies, detailing the positions they are offering. Each company will also have a stand where candidates can meet and talk to potential employers.
"Throughout the days, clients will have stands where candidates can approach clients and talk about the opportunities. Candidates get to actually meet employers face to face and if that goes well there are opportunities on the day to interview," said Paul McCann, senior recruitment manager with Think Global Recruitment in London.
McCann said that the last Accountancy Worldwide Forum held in London in March 2005, over 250 first and second interviews were conducted with 60 per cent of delegates receiving jobs offers as a result.
"In terms of experience, our clients tend to look for a wide range, including audit experience, transaction services, business risk, internal audit, tax and other areas, " said McCann.
"As a newly qualified chartered accountant in Dublin, you have got a lot of options from staying in Dublin to moving overseas. One thing I would say is that, by making an international move and gaining international experience, you are broadening your horizons and increasing your chances and options further down the line. It gives you than extra edge on your CV. “ he said.
Where in the world do you want to work? Accountancy Ireland, October 2006
Ireland ’s accountants are being offered a golden ticket to work anywhere in the world at the Accountancy Worldwide International Recruitment Forum on Saturday 25 th November, 2006 at the Westbury Hotel, Dublin.
This event, hosted by Think Global Recruitment, helps finance professionals from Ireland secure new positions overseas. Accountants can attend presentations by the world’s leading financial firms; visit the worldwide exhibition to find out about job opportunities overseas and schedule interviews with potential employers. This year sponsors will include Deloitte from Canada, KPMG from the Cayman Islands, KPMG from Frankfurt and the Bank of Butterfield from Bermuda, a specialist in Financial Services. Other sponsors will be announced at a later date.
Exciting relocation opportunities are available at the event to some of the most exotic locations in the world, including Africa, Australia, Canada, the Caribbean, Channel Islands, Europe, Far East, Middle East, New Zealand, the UK and USA.
Think Global Recruitment’s managing director, Abigail Stevens, says, “A day spent at this event could change your life forever and make the world of difference to your career.”
Accountancy Worldwide Forum Dublin, RecruitIreland.com, Recruitn.com, NIJobs.com, Jobsnation.com, September 2006
Ireland ’s accountants are being offered a golden ticket to work anywhere in the world at the Accountancy Worldwide International Recruitment Forum on Saturday 25th November, 2006 at the Westbury Hotel, Dublin.
This unique event, hosted by Think Global Recruitment, helps finance professionals from Ireland secure new positions overseas. Accountants can attend presentations by the world’s leading financial firms; visit the worldwide exhibition to find out about job opportunities overseas and schedule interviews with potential employers.
Mary Dewhurst attended the Forum in March 2006 and secured a position with PwC NY after a series of interviews in Dublin.
“Accountancy Worldwide is much better than other events – there is no comparison really. You don’t get the hard sell, just honest factual advice. I would say if you want to move abroad it’s a must do. It will give you an idea of jobs and locations. My advice to accountants thinking of moving overseas would be to do it.”
Think Global Recruitment’s managing director, Abigail Stevens, says, “Accountancy Worldwide provides accountants with a chance to meet potential employers from all over the world, understand different cultures, how they would fit in and whether the lifestyle and career development opportunities are right for them.”
This year sponsors will include Deloitte from Canada, KPMG from the Cayman Islands, KPMG from Frankfurt and the Bank of Butterfield from Bermuda, a specialist in Financial Services. Other sponsors will be announced at a later date.
The Forum has in the past attracted some of the world’s most prestigious Accountancy, Commerce and Financial Services firms including, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Deloitte, Proctor & Gamble, Grant, Thornton, KPMG, BDO, Ernst & Young, Macqaurie Bank and Goldman Sachs.
Exciting relocation opportunities are available at the event to some of the most exotic locations in the world, including Africa, Australia, Canada, the Caribbean, Channel Islands, Europe, Far East, Middle East, New Zealand, the UK and USA.
Where in the world do you want to work? Irishjobs.ie, August 2006
Ireland ’s accountants are being offered a golden ticket to work anywhere in the world at the Accountancy Worldwide International Recruitment Forum on Saturday 25th November, 2006 at the Westbury Hotel, Dublin.
This unique event, hosted by Think Global Recruitment, helps finance professionals from Ireland secure new positions overseas. Accountants can attend presentations by the world’s leading financial firms; visit the worldwide exhibition to find out about job opportunities overseas and schedule interviews with potential employers.
This year sponsors will include Deloitte from Canada, KPMG from the Cayman Islands and the Bank of Butterfield from Bermuda, a specialist in Financial Services. Other sponsors will be announced at a later date.
The Forum has in the past attracted some of the world’s most prestigious Accountancy, Commerce and Financial Services firms including PricewaterhouseCoopers, Deloitte, Proctor & Gamble, Grant Thornton, KPMG, BDO, Ernst & Young, Macqaurie Bank and Goldman Sachs.
Exciting relocation opportunities are available at the event to some of the most exotic locations in the world, including Africa, Australia, Canada, the Caribbean, Channel Islands, Europe, Far East, Middle East, New Zealand, the UK and USA.
The Forum is free, but a refundable deposit of €30/£25 is required to register.
In addition, Think Global Recruitment is hosting the 3rd annual Young Chartered Accountants’ Ball on the evening of the Forum. This coincides with The Institute of Chartered Accountants Ireland’s (ICAI) Final Admitting Exam results.
The Ball is a great opportunity to celebrate exam results or just to relax and interact with other accountants. Accountants can enjoy an elegant black tie ball with a sumptuous three course meal, delectable wine and an excellent live band.
Subsidised tickets for this event cost €40/£35 and can be purchased by contacting Think Global Recruitment on +44 (0) 870 242 6609, by emailing lcowan@thinkgr.com or visiting www.accountancyworldwide.com.This is the only event where you can attend presentations by a range of financial companies from across the world, obtain extensive information on international career prospects, attend job interviews and relax in style with other accountants all on the same day in the same location!
For further information about the Forum, the Young Chartered Accountants’ Ball or about international career opportunities, please contact Think Global Recruitment on +44 (0) 870 242 6609, email mail@thinkgr.com or visit www.thinkgr.com.
Think Global Recruitment is the leading specialist in international financial recruitment. The company helps finance professionals throughout the world secure new positions overseas.
Established in 2000, Think Global Recruitment works with the world’s most prestigious Accountancy, Commerce and Financial Services companies.
Think Global Recruitment sources positions throughout Africa, Australia, Canada, the Caribbean, Channel Islands, Europe, Far East, Middle East, New Zealand, the UK and the USA. The company employs more than 50 professionally trained recruitment consultants and support staff.
Get set for an international career, Pass Magazine, August 2006
Think Global Recruitment is the leading specialist consultancy in international financial recruitment. Here are our top tips for getting a job overseas:
- International travel is great. But don’t worry if you’ve not walked the Inca Trail or scaled the heights of Kilimanjaro. Your future employer will be looking for evidence that you can adapt to different cultures. So even if you’ve just learnt how to say ‘please’, ‘thank you’, and ‘mine’s a pint’ while in Spain, it’s a good start!
- Networking is good. But meeting with an international recruitment consultant is better! We can give you career advice, explain the pros and cons of different locations, suggest some options that you might not have considered and sort out any concerns you have. In fact, we’re your new best friend!
- Audit is in demand everywhere around the world . You can also gain excellent experience. To make the most of your audits, try to work with the largest companies that your Firm audits; supervise audits as early as possible; work on audits from start to sign off; if you’re looking to specialise, gain experience in the area of interest. Financial Services audits are a great way to move into more interesting roles. Internal Audit will give you the chance to travel the world – you can spend up to 100% of your time travelling to the world’s coolest cities, if you join an organisation like Coca Cola, which has operations all over the globe.
- Working in the UK gives you a big advantage. Several accounting and legal systems around the world are based on the UK’s structure. Many of your skills are transferable, particularly if you have been working with IFRS or Sarbanes Oxley. US GAAP is also in demand around the world, as lots of companies have head offices in the US.
- Research, research, research. It’s worth trying to get hold of the Accountancy Institute’s journal for the country that you want to move to. They contain technical updates and valuable information about trends and issues – it will really impress your interviewers if you have knowledge of these subjects. Think Global Recruitment can let you know about interesting articles from journals around the world or provide relevant website links.
- Go on any training courses that are offered to you , particularly if they have any international angle. Remember to update your CV every time you go on a course – it can be easy to forget all the training you’ve received.
- Language skills are a bonus, especially in Germany and France. In most countries, the work will be carried out in English, but if you want a decent social life then you’d be wise to pick up some basics. It also helps you enjoy the experience more. If you are fortunate enough to have relevant language skills, getting a job becomes much simpler.
- Being on a Student Committee or taking an active role in a sports club is always going to be beneficial when you’re looking for an overseas role. This is particularly true in locations where the expat community revolves around team sports (and the associated ‘social’ clubs). Joining the Firm's hockey team or taking up scuba diving is guaranteed to help you settle in, so you’re much less likely to spend your time missing the Premier League and your mum.
- Fact-find at the Accountancy Worldwide International Recruitment Forum. The Forum will take you around the world in a day. You can attend presentations by firms from overseas who want to recruit accountants, visit the exhibition to find out in- depth information about Firm and location and interview for positions that you are interested in. Previous sponsors have included BDO, Ernst & Young, Grant Thornton, KPMG, Macquarie Bank, Deloitte, Goldman Sachs, PKF, Procter & Gamble and PricewaterhouseCoopers from locations such as Australia , Barbados, Bermuda, Canada, Cayman Islands, Channel Islands, China, Hong Kong, New Zealand, USA, Russia and the United Kingdom. The next events are in Dublin on 25 th November 2006 and London on 10 th March 2007. More details can be found at www.accountancyworldwide.com
- Go for it! As a qualified accountant you will have an unrivalled opportunity to travel the world in style. Whether you want to experience amazing career progression, enjoy a relaxed work/life balance, discover a new lifestyle or make some serious cash, an international career move will enhance your life.Visit www.thinkgr.com to search for current opportunities, read stories from other accountants who have moved overseas, find out more about locations around the world or have a look at events happening in the UK. It’s time to ask yourself: where in the world do you want to work?
Planning an international career, Pass Magazine, March 2006An event for people planning a career outside the UK is being held this month. The International Recruitment Forum will be held at the Radisson SAS Hotel, Stansted on 11 and 12 March. Some of the largest firms and companies will be present, including the Big Four, Goldman Sachs, TNT, and Proctor & Gamble, representing locations such as Australia, the United States, the Caribbean, Bermuda, Russia, Hong Kong and the Channel Islands.
International Recruitment Forum, eFinancialcareers.com, March 2006
Think Global Recruitment is hosting the International Recruitment Forum at Radisson SAS Hotel London Stansted on Saturday, 11 March and Sunday, 12 March 2006.
Designed for the UK's recently qualified accountants, the Forum will showcase BDO, Ernst & Young, Grant Thornton, KPMG, Macquarie Bank, PKF and PricewaterhouseCoopers and others.
The Forum is free, but a refundable deposit of £25/€30 is required to register: www.thinkgr.com
Lifestyle Lures Accountants Abroad, AccountingWEB, 7th February 2006
The key reason accountants chose to relocate overseas is lifestyle, according to annual survey. Apparently, it is not an unreasonable expectation, since 94 percent of those surveyed report enjoying an improved lifestyle after relocating overseas.
Wish you worked here?, The Daily Record, 12th January 2006
Looking to bag yourself a new career and improve your love life in 2006? The New Zealand could be just the place for you.
New Zealand male shot alerts single accountants, TMCNET.com, 9th January 2006
THINK Global Recruitment is attempting to take advantage of the shortage of men in New Zealand, which has reached a level not seen for more than 80 years, by enticing young male accountants to the country in order to "find both the woman and career of their dreams".
The man drought, The New Zealand Herald, 8th January 2006
We've all heard about the man drought, but if a British recruitment company has anything to do with it, a flood could be on its way.