Audit & Governance Careers Advice - June 2012

  • Top Companies to Work for as an Auditor in Australasia

    Posted on Friday, June 8, 2012 by CareersinAudit.comNo comments

    As an auditor in Australia or New Zealand, there are a lot of great career opportunities waiting for you in your home country. There are a wealth of highly successful and promising companies in both companies, giving auditors little reason to seek greener pastures abroad . Before you consider job posts in other countries , you should check out the career opportunities in your own country first. ...

  • To Stay or to Go - Working In Australia\u002FNZ vs Moving Abroad

    Posted on Friday, June 8, 2012 by CareersinAudit.comNo comments

    Whether you are just looking for experience or pursuing a long-term career in audit, it is difficult to make the decision whether to stay in Australasia or to move abroad. Comparing the pros and cons is a good way of helping you make this decision. To Stay: The Pros Undeniably, Australia and New Zealand are both overflowing with working opportunities in 2012. Those seeking to get started in audit ...

  • The Best Companies in Which to be an Auditor in 2012

    Posted on Friday, June 8, 2012 by CareersinAudit.comNo comments

    If you’re looking to become an auditor , it is important for you to know which companies hold the best career prospects for you. If you’ve been in the audit business for some time now, it helps to be reminded of the big companies that you should target for the year 2012. The Big4 Undeniably, some of the best companies for auditors in 2012 are the Big4 accountancy firms. The nickname Big4 is given ...

  • Compliance Jobs - An Overview

    Posted on Friday, June 8, 2012 by CareersinAudit.comNo comments

    The specific tasks and responsibilities of an employee in any position may differ from one company to the next, but there are certain positions that have a general scope of duties. One of these is the compliance specialist job position. A compliance specialist is a member of a company’s administrative department and is considered as a mid-level employee reporting to higher management but also ...

  • Audit Recruitment Hot Spots In 2012

    Posted on Friday, June 8, 2012 by CareersinAudit.comNo comments

    2012 is looking to be a good year for finance professionals. Statistics show that the increase in the hiring activity for auditors that has been observed for the past few years is still applicable now. It was also found that the most highly demanded accounting job for the year is in internal audit . Which Sectors Are the Best for Audit Candidates? So where should budding auditors set their sights ...

  • Tips for Graduates Wanting to Get Into Audit

    Posted on Friday, June 8, 2012 by CareersinAudit.comNo comments

    If you’re about to jump start your career in audit , having tips to guide you along the way can spell the difference between landing the right job and staying unemployed. Your decision to get into audit is a good one, especially if you’re willing to put in the hours and the hard work to gain accomplishments in this industry. The auditing field is challenging but can be very rewarding and holds ...

  • Risk Management Jobs - An Overview

    Posted on Friday, June 8, 2012 by CareersinAudit.comNo comments

    The role of a risk management officer or a risk manager is important in every company. Every company needs to be able to manage risk properly; the way that risk is handled internally affects the overall cost that the company has to spend for insurance. This task falls upon the shoulders of a risk manager . Work Experience A risk management post is not an entry-level job and normally requires work ...

  • Five Great Pieces of Advice for Accounting Graduates

    Posted on Friday, June 8, 2012 by CareersinAudit.comNo comments

    Are you an accounting graduate fresh out of university and looking for a job in audit ? Despite the grim economic outlook, there are still plenty of ways to get your foot in the door and start your dream career in risk management . Whether you’re looking to specialise in quality assurance, internal auditing , external auditing or any other type of compliance jobs , the below are five great pieces ...

  • Top 5 Traits of Successful Audit and Compliance Professionals

    Posted on Thursday, June 7, 2012 by CareersinAudit.comNo comments

    Are you an experienced business auditor ? Do you work in a quality assurance job? Or perhaps you are just starting out in your new junior auditor role? No matter what careers in quality assurance you may decide to pursue in your lifetime, this article lists the top factors which are essential to succeeding as an audit and compliance professional: Impressive organisation skills: Audit managers are ...