Robert Half Survey: For Finance & Accounting Jobs, Asia is the Place to Be
This is an excellent time for professionals looking for finance and accounting jobs in Asia Pacific.
According to the latest workplace survey from recruitment firm Robert Half, 41% of financial services companies in the region are looking to increase headcount, while 9% expect to reduce the number of employees. The survey, which was conducted in Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand polled finance and accounting professionals as well as HR departments.
“From a financial services perspective it’s probably one of the better places in the world to be right now…,” Andrew Morris, MD for Greater China at Robert Half International, told CNBC.
According to Morris, demand will outpace supply, which is great news for people/foreigners looking to work in Asia. This is a marked turnaround from 2009, when the global financial crisis forced financial institutions to cut costs and close high-paying expat positions. Morris added that there is a talent shortage in the market and he expects to see more expats brought in during 2011 and 2012.
I agree with this article. Accounting jobs are really in demand in Asia. Lots of companies are in need of people/experts in this field which open also a lot of good opportunities to those people.