Accountants Working In The Middle East

samsalemca New member

Member since 07 April 2023

samsalemcaNew member08 April 2023 19:58:13

Hi Everyone,

Im an Australian charted accountant with around 10 years of experience and currently working in a management level role in public practice. Ive started to investigate the opportunities that may be available in the middle east (particularly Saudi Arabia) and was hoping to connect with other accountants on this platform that could share their experiences and/or advice regarding the opportunities available and how they made the transition into the region. If anyone can help me out or connect me with somone that could potentially help that would be great!

Thank you!

Sam

Ray Kay New member

Member since 27 July 2022

Ray KayNew member08 April 2023 20:19:08

Dear Sam,

I would suggest connect with the right people on LinkedIn from (Head hunters/Heads of finances/recruiters) as that鈥檚 what helped me in securing a role (though it did take about 6 months) - but not sure if it might be different for a Male Vs Female (I moved from London in Aug 22 due to family commitments-Husband鈥檚 work). So LinkedIn was my best bit. I myself I am a chartered accountant.

Regards,

bothaina87 Member

Member since 06 April 2023

bothaina87Member08 April 2023 23:04:05

Hello Sam

I echo Ray, Linkedin is your best option to find likewise professional people.

I鈥檓 a local Saudi, I鈥檓 willing to help and give you information about anything regarding living in Riyadh. Just reach out

Regards

samsalemca New member

Member since 07 April 2023

samsalemcaNew member10 April 2023 13:46:45

@Ray Kay

Thanks for your advice - I have been trying to reach out to more people on LinkedIn, particularly accountants that have made the transition overseas to get their insights. It would be great to connect with you on LinkedIn as well if that's ok? Should you be open to connecting, my LinkedIn URL is:聽 linkedin.com/in/samsalem/

samsalemca New member

Member since 07 April 2023

samsalemcaNew member10 April 2023 13:49:54

@bothaina87

Thanks for your advice - I have been trying to reach out to more people on LinkedIn to get their insights and find out more about a potential move in the future. It would be great to connect with you on LinkedIn as well if that's ok? Should you be open to connecting, my LinkedIn URL is: linkedin.com/in/samsalem/