For Accountants - how long did it take you to get a job?

vhoythoy · June 2013

^^ @ rofl i suggest you go for CMA australia via ICMA. Management accounting is specialised field as compare to accountants. But since employers tends to look for cpa/ca normally you can go for CPA na din. CPA CMA is a good combination

If you want to pursue external auditing/ or taxation CA is preferable.

Neng · June 2013

@rolf021 naku diko sure, CMA is internationally recognised, CPAA not all pero may mga countries na recognised ang CPA title mo dito. siguro para sakin (based only on my experience) , mas importante na palawakin mo ung work experience mo based sa kung anong gusto mong role makuha, hindi kasi sila mahilig magturo kaya gusto nila similar na similar ung trabaho mo dati sa available na job. Neither ako nyan pero naconsidered ako sa mga roles na mgt acct tapos gamit ko lang is CPA title ko sa pinas lol. umepek naman, pero nagaaral din ako ng CPA na dito tapos tinanon gnila sakin bat daw ako nagaaral. Ayun sila sila lang un sa opis namin siguro. hehe

rolf021 · June 2013

@vhoythoy - salamat po. Pwede ba pagsabayin kumuha ng CPA and CMA?

@Neng - thanks po sa inputs. Iniisip ko kasi na baka mas malaki ang chance na makakuha ng work if may mga bala ako ng CPA or CMA. Was also planning to get certificate 4 in accounting. Baka mas malaki ang chance.

Sa mga nakahanap po ng work..did you study MYOB?

vhoythoy · June 2013

@vhoythoy - salamat po. Pwede ba pagsabayin kumuha ng CPA and CMA?

@Neng - thanks po sa inputs. Iniisip ko kasi na baka mas malaki ang chance na makakuha ng work if may mga bala ako ng CPA or CMA. Was also planning to get certificate 4 in accounting. Baka mas malaki ang chance.

Sa mga nakahanap po ng work..did you study MYOB?

Pwede naman, full time ka CMA then pa isa isang module sa CPA. Pero sabi nga ni Neng, yung past experiences mo at skills ang bala mo tlaga sa paghanap ng work. Konting tyga at diskarte pa sigurado makakahanap k rin jan.

Allysond · June 2013

mahirap pala tlga mghanap ng work, kaya pala ilang job post na inapplyan ko pero "regret to inform you" ang mga replies,hahaha.

just thinking to go there next year kaya ngaun pa lang tinitingnan ko n yung job market for accountants.

rolf021 · June 2013

well..for me...medyo mahirap pero some are lucky to get a job in 2 months time. I spoke with someone who is a Uni grad ( studied accounting here) and siya mismo..nahiraman maghanap ng work. Pero, for me lang. it might be a case to case basis.

TasBurrfoot · June 2013

well..for me...medyo mahirap pero some are lucky to get a job in 2 months time. I spoke with someone who is a Uni grad ( studied accounting here) and siya mismo..nahiraman maghanap ng work. Pero, for me lang. it might be a case to case basis.

Totoo yan... Andami kasi Accounting graduate before plus mga immigrants na accountant; with the economy not creating enough jobs and even outsource job to save on cost, mahihirapan talaga makahanap ng work!

Pero keep fighting, there is something out there naman for us...

Allysond · June 2013

mahirap po ba talga to look for an accounting job while you are still here in the philippines and no visa yet?

TasBurrfoot · June 2013

mahirap po ba talga to look for an accounting job while you are still here in the philippines and no visa yet?

@Allysond - (a) put it this way, kahit onshore ka, mahirap na...

(b) kung nasa pinas ka pa with visa - not impossible but definitely mas mahirap sa situation a above...

(c) kung nasa pinas ka with no visa - it is a futile effort i guess dahil, in the event na swertihin ka talaga and you get the job, they will look for evidence that you are eligible to work in australia.

whereabouts are you now with regards to your visa processing? take it easy lang...

jka11383 · June 2013

Hi sir,

I am really interested in your posts. Congrats to your wife getting a job and your new life there in Australia. May I ask about the career talk you mentioned that suggested the customised PPT? This could really be beneficial. I am also an Accountant and planning to come down under soon. Hope we can keep in touch.

Btw, bisaya ka bai? I think I saw your post once regarding Bisaya peeps in Melbourne.

Salamat kaayo.

TasBurrfoot · June 2013

Hi sir,

I am really interested in your posts. Congrats to your wife getting a job and your new life there in Australia. May I ask about the career talk you mentioned that suggested the customised PPT? This could really be beneficial. I am also an Accountant and planning to come down under soon. Hope we can keep in touch.

Btw, bisaya ka bai? I think I saw your post once regarding Bisaya peeps in Melbourne.

Salamat kaayo.

Thanks @jka11383

Sure bai, what do you need to know?

The talk was part of the many forums included in a recent career expo here in VIC - that specific topic is regarding getting a job for new migrants...

Whilst that can be added points to the interview, it is very important to note that getting noticed to be invited for an interview is probably the hardest part in the whole job search process...

Have you gotten your visa already? Whereabouts do you plan to settle?

Allysond · June 2013

Tasburrfoot - thanks s advice. i'm currently with letter c, hopefully and with God's grace mkahanap while in letter B,..hahaha..im thankful with this forum kasi i got idea from others,...

Thanks again,..

TasBurrfoot · June 2013

Tasburrfoot - thanks s advice. i'm currently with letter c, hopefully and with God's grace mkahanap while in letter B,..hahaha..im thankful with this forum kasi i got idea from others,...

Thanks again,..

Concentrate on your visa first...

I wish you all the best! Yep, this forum can save you a lot of money as pwede di mo na kailangan ng agent.

jka11383 · June 2013

Hello bai. Thanks for the reply. Just want to know if maybe I can join a similar career fair in the near future. This would give good insights. I actually have my visa and waiting to make my first move there. I am thinking of going to Sydney cause I know some peeps or to Melbourne where most companies in the industry I am in are based.

Sakto jud ka bai. Getting an interview invite is the the most challenging of the job hunting process. In other forums, there are plenty of people in the same boat.

What field are you in bai? Really appreciate all your insights in this thread.

TasBurrfoot · June 2013

Hello bai. Thanks for the reply. Just want to know if maybe I can join a similar career fair in the near future. This would give good insights. I actually have my visa and waiting to make my first move there. I am thinking of going to Sydney cause I know some peeps or to Melbourne where most companies in the industry I am in are based.

Sakto jud ka bai. Getting an interview invite is the the most challenging of the job hunting process. In other forums, there are plenty of people in the same boat.

What field are you in bai? Really appreciate all your insights in this thread.

@jka11383 - Banking/Financial Services ako; operations side of the business - how about yourself?

You can definitely join a similar career fair when you arrive here. Events such as these pops in every so often. You just need to pay a minimal entrance fee for it.

Goodluck!!

Allysond · June 2013

Tasburrfoot - thanks s advice. i'm currently with letter c, hopefully and with God's grace mkahanap while in letter B,..hahaha..im thankful with this forum kasi i got idea from others,...

Thanks again,..
Concentrate on your visa first...

I wish you all the best! Yep, this forum can save you a lot of money as pwede di mo na kailangan ng agent.

i can have my 457 visa anytime naman kasi nandun na husband ko, nagiipon lang muna kame ng pocket money pagpunta ko dun next year, syempre magastos din habang wala pa akong work. after two years pa sya pwede magapply ng PR, based kasi yun s contract nya. tska nagdadalawang isip pa sya if mgaaply nga sya ng PR kasi mas gusto nya dito,hahaha
anyway thanks thanks ulit ha,..i will continue reading and asking questions

rolf021 · July 2013

Hello everyone - I have received this email which I think it is a scam. I believe this is similar with what Miss Glaiza told us where the company would like to use your bank account for transactions ( see #4 below). If this is a scam, let this be a reminder to co-forumers not to fall into the trap. I ignored this but thought of sharing it.

Here's the email:

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Nord Fx is a one of the leading brokerage companies, founded in 2008.

Nord FX seeks to make financial markets as open and available in daily life as possible. The company’s branches and offices are represented almost all over the world, due to which we can offer our employees diverse experience in the sphere of financial services.

The "Nord Fx" Company manages the financial assets of its clients, administers the brokerage activity, enters into transactions and conducts transactions in currency, stock and futures markets. It is distinguished by a special fee structure for assets management. We aim to be one of the biggest online derivative trading houses in the world, geared towards the retail private investor, through forward thinking and a substantial investment of capital.

Has also the Company activity fully complies with the legislation and is governed in accordance with the law. The Company has its representative offices in from over 100 countries. This year it is planned to open a new office in Australia: The Head office will be located in Sydney. After the opening the Head office, you will have a unique opportunity to claim the leadership position in our Company and become the representative of our Company in your region.

In case of necessity in additional personal information or after the approval of your candidacy, our operator in Australia will contact you for an interview.
All the necessary information about our Company, you can also find on our site: http://nordfx.com

Accounts Assistant (responsibilities):

1. Must report on the progress and results of the work on the daily basis under the reasonable requests of the Company.
2. Must submit the customers' assets, support the activity of the Company, transact and conduct foreign exchange transactions.
3. Must maintain the confidentiality of any confidential information obtained during the preliminary work with the Company if the disclosure of the information is required with the consent of the former client or is required by law then it is allowed in writing by both parties. The Accounts Assistant must not disclose the customers’ information during the transaction, that their client is a seller or a customer.
4. Must process the payments from transactions with clients, using the own bank account.
5. Within 2 hours from the accomplishment of the task, must notify the supervisor on the status of the transaction and the timing of its implementation.
6. Must respond in writing to all the requests of the manager or the Accounts Assistant.

Work pattern of the Accounts Assistant:

Working days – from Monday to Friday; Weekend days - Saturday, Sunday;

Working time:

- from 8 am to 12 am Part-time;
- from 8 am to 4 pm Full-time.

Workplace - at home.

Salary Accounts Assistant :

Part-time: Your one-time fee (guaranteed payment) will be included in the amount of the processed transaction and will amount from 50 to 200 AUD from each accomplished task (i.e., the higher the transaction amount, the higher the commission rate); + At the end of each month, you will be paid a flat rate - 1,600.00 AUD.

Full Time:
Your commission fees will be included in the amount of the processed transaction - from 100 to 300 AUD + 2,600.00 AUD - at the end of each month; the Contract is signed after the first month of work.

Accounts Assistant is responsible for:

- a. Failure and/or untimely, negligent performance of the official duties.
- b. Disclosure to the third parties of the information that give access to the management of the client’s monetary funds deposited in the account.
- c. Violation of the internal labor policy, labor discipline and rules.

We offer competitive salaries and benefits for the right candidates who wish to be part of a focused and innovative team and an environment that encourages people to grow.

If you are interested in professional development and would like to be part of our team, send us your confirmation and then I will send you the necessary Job Application Form of employment, together with the agreement.

Career with Nord FX will give you priceless and multifaceted experience.

_______________________

Kind Regards "Nord FX",

Manager:

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lock_code2004 · July 2013

@rolf021 - i noticed that i received the same email, since i created my account sa mga jobsites...
especially sa seek.com.au.. pag-tun-off mo namn ang profile mo, eh hindi ka namn makikita ng mga prospective employers... ;(

when i started applying, ayun halos every week nakakareceive ako ng email na ganyan...
iba-ibang format, iba-ibang company name, pero parepareho ng sinasabi...
of course, i know na scam yan... kaya ingat ingat lang..

rolf021 · March 2014

Hello p. Buhayin ko lang ang thread na ito. Ano na balita sa mga accountants? May nahanap na ba kayo work?

vhoythoy · March 2014

Hello p. Buhayin ko lang ang thread na ito. Ano na balita sa mga accountants? May nahanap na ba kayo work?

Ikaw meron na ba? gaano kana katagal sa AU?

TasBurrfoot · March 2014

Hello p. Buhayin ko lang ang thread na ito. Ano na balita sa mga accountants? May nahanap na ba kayo work?

Job is a bit tight right now...

I got 2 mates in Sydney before, it took them more than 6 months to get a job... Couple sila.

My wife got a contract work on her 2nd month; and 2 wks ago lang sya na regular after around 9 months. Been trying to move for a better company but no luck so far, this will do for now at least she can gain local experience.

Ang iba naman swerte, former officemate ni misis was able to land a job after a month lang.

All I spoke of above are accountants.

Bigfoot · March 2014

We're into our third month here in MEL and second month applying but facing some difficulty in getting favorable response from employers but I am not the least bit worried as I am here for the long haul. Since I got a lot of time on my hands, I decided to enroll for my CPA Program. Some established accountants here also advised me to enroll in OQP with NMIT to get acquainted with the AU job hiring process and to have an opportunity to work and train with partnered companies. God bless us all!

clickbuddy2009 · March 2014

Wow, a bit scary. Hopefully madami pang opportunities dito sa Perth for accounting. Dadating na wife ko next month para makapagstart ng job hunting. Madami naman akong nakikita sa ads.

Dko alam mga terminologies sa accounting, basta ang alam ko lang full sets of accounts ang hawak ni wifey sa SG. At base sa experience nya sa paghahanap ng new job sa SG, palaging positive results ang mga interviews, problem lang ay 2months notice sya sa work kaya hindi makaalis alis. Sana puro positive results din ang matatanggap nya once she started applying. More than 10years na din work experiences nya at mostly full sets ang hawak nya. May God be with us in our new journey here in AU.

staycool · March 2014

accountant here...1 month and still counting in sydney and still no luck

downunder · March 2014

Sa mga accountant n bagong grant welcome to Au...tiyagaan lang sa pag hahanap at wag masyado mapili... sometimes you have to start from the bottom of the ladder... ako almost 3 years n rin with my my first and present job... pag my mga kaibigan kayo dito pa refer kayo sa company nila... three of my friends they got a job by referral...pag my bakante samin sabihan ko din kayo... though mostly now entry level ang needed..c",)

staycool · March 2014

@downunder, pa-refer naman po...i sent you a PM...i hope you can reply...

rolf021 · April 2014

Hello po. Migrated last may 15 2013. I am now working as a bookkeeper. Nagtrtry rin ako mag-apply for better oppprtunity pero no interviews. Based sa nababasa ko..may over supply na ata ng accountants. That's why would like to check the real status of the job market for accountants. Hopefully may magshare pa na iba. Thanks po sa mga inputs.

TasBurrfoot · April 2014

@rolf021 - which state are you residing ba?

true na may oversupply; simply a lot of people competing for an opening. harsh as it may sound, my wife is actually welcoming the news that they may remove accountants as part of the skilled occupation this coming july. at least daw it will give accountants who are already here a chance to find a work suitable for their skills set.