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need some advice on finding a job in Accounting/ Finance

Hello everyone

I need some advice on finding a job in Switzerland. I have been studying for ACCA(Association of Chartered Certified Accountant) for years and have passed several of the papers, and now I want to find a job or internship in Finance/ Accounting. However, due to the lack of experience and language (I do not speak German well), it appears to be difficult, and I am not studying in a university, so it is difficult to find an internship as well. And the worse thing is that some agents even asked me what ACCA is, so I am thinking maybe the certification is not so much recognized in this country? My friend suggested me to take another degree in Finance so that I could go for an internship during my study, but it would take several years again, and I am not young any more. Could anybody give some suggestions for a start of career in Switzerland?
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Re: need some advice on finding a job in Accounting/ Finance

Hello Vinna,
do you know if is going to be different when ACCA is completed? I am an ACCA however I dont think that I will have better chances as in Swiss it seems that they prefer someone with local accounting degree, are you in Zug already or you are looking for a job prior going there?
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Try looking for a role as a Junior Accountant at an international
company. Your degree and qualifications are much more likely to
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Re: need some advice on finding a job in Accounting/ Finance

Hello HollidayG,
the problem is that i am looking for a senior position, the biggets problem is that I am outside the country at the moment :-(
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Hello HollidayG,
the problem is that i am looking for a senior position, the biggets problem is that I am outside the country at the moment :-(
If you have more than 3 years of experience, then apply
for the Senior position.

It does help your chances if you are already here though.
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i have sort of relaised that already
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Re: need some advice on finding a job in Accounting/ Finance

Hi, Alex, I just saw your reply, and it was from last year..Yes, I am already in Switzerland, and currently I am studying German. It has been 1 year since I moved here, however still, I have no luck.. So I decide to take a degree course in Finance here. and hopefully there will be something going on.
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Try looking for a role as a Junior Accountant at an international
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Hi, I have tried, but it seems all the junior job requires experience as well...
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Re: need some advice on finding a job in Accounting/ Finance

For you to get job in Accenture Switzerland, German is really important. I am current Accenture employee but was employed in some other country. I wanted an internal movement in Accenture Switzerland as my wife was selected for a Swiss Project. However, tough luck as I spoke no German. I've spoken to HR & Recruiting Staff here and trust me without German, anything in Accenture Switzerland is really tough.

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Re: need some advice on finding a job in Accounting/ Finance

German will help you more than an extra degree. Keep an eye on websites of/ write to all the international companies in the area.

It`s not easy for a non german speaker.

Connections are important to. If you know some people at said international companies that is probably most useful of all.
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