Women in Accounting & Finance - Katie Robertson,…
To celebrate International Women's Day on March 8th, this week we will be bringing you a series of guest blogs from leading senior females in Accounting & Finance. They will be discussing their success, career defining moments and what advice they would give to another female looking to pursue a similar career. This is what Katie Robertson, CFO - Banking and Financial Services at Macquaire Group, had to say.
How much are you worth as a daily rate contractor?
As a recruiter, I work with both short-term temporary and contract positions and I can certainly verify the demand for contractors. I speak with established contractors on a daily basis but recently there has been an upsurge in the number of job seekers considering contracting for the first time.
6 things every first year audit trainee should know
Here are a few things that I wish I knew coming in as a first year audit associate.
Expert tips on how to pass your FAEs
With the FAE exams coming up soon, we noticed stress levels rising amongst those preparing. With that in mind, we asked some of Ireland's leading experts: "What's your advice for people sitting the FAEs?"
The do's and don'ts of CV writing
CV's are different in name only, they describe the same thing: A document that chronicles personal details, career history and achievements!
I am a HR generalist: What should I put on my CV?
We have included some general points which cover all of the broad ranging areas of a generalist HR practitioner at a junior or a senior level which should be included in a HR CV.
The 5 Benefits of IFRS
Communication – not a word that you would normally associate with financial reporting. But financial reporting is a practical exercise in communication, not a theoretical or academic construct.
Top competencies for procurement professionals
Interviews aren’t supposed to be an interrogation, they’re an excellent opportunity for you to relay your competencies.
How to specialise your career in corporate governance
With The Companies Act 2014, the largest piece of legislation Ireland has ever seen, now in effect as of June 1 2015, demand for company secretarial candidates has seen significant growth.
Risk Consulting...is it for me?
In the aftermath of the Global Financial Crisis (GFC), organisations particularly within Financial Services have developed some exceptional talent within their Internal Risk and Compliance teams.
Why rescheduled interviews matter
The most important thing to remember about interview rescheduling is that it takes time and time can be critical when trying to ensure that employers secure the talent they require and that job seekers secure the opportunities they really want!
How to get an accounting job in a multinational company
A qualified accountant working in Cork, tells us what it's like to work for one of the world's largest MNC: Apple.