If
you’ve ever thought about moving abroad, now could be a great time to do so,
with a freezing winter and economic uncertainty at home, and, temptingly,
excellent opportunities for finance professionals on the rise in the far-flung
locations of Australia, the Middle East, and the Caribbean, or somewhere closer to home in Europe. (There's an interesting article on Australia's debate regarding importing skills.)
Financial Services and Big 4 experience will certainly serve you well if you are thinking of applying for a role abroad, but local language ability is a skill increasingly in demand in some countries. So, if you want to brush up on your Mandarin or Cantonese, now’s the time to start!
Other key skills recruiters are looking for are US GAAP, IAS and Canadian GAAP, especially in the Caribbean and Bermuda.
Of course, securing a position abroad isn’t the only thing on the relocation “to do” list, and planning visas, accommodation, and schooling is just as important. You should also make sure you know your tax status before moving abroad so as not to be shocked by a colossal bill on your return.
So, how do you go about finding your job abroad? You should start your research on the web and search GAAPweb Overseas for jobs anywhere in the world. You can also make the decision to start your job search when you’ve already arrived in your new country of residence. You could even be given the chance to work abroad by your present employer, in which case you will be known as a “posted worker”.
Spending time abroad could be one of the most fulfilling experiences of your career and could even turn into the adventure of a lifetime.
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