Consider advisory/ management consulting roles instead

Anyone here working at Baker Tilly Monteiro Heng?

I got an interview invitation from this company.
Any idea what is the interview is all about?

This post has been edited by xpole: Oct 2 2015, 08:43 AM

haha.. I know every managerial role will have different perspective towards their works and handle different level of job scope. Lets hope that I could survive till the extent, meanwhile will try to learn something else other than audit to equip myself.

Are you a manager already ? Or another leaver from audit

I was. Left ey as a manager...

Is this related to Auditor position?
I went for other positon interview

Ohh i see. I already felt so nervous right now. I have interview today at this comp.

What did you leave to do, if you don't mind my asking? And was it in the same industry you were in while in audit?

Admin Exec.

Hi guys. So I went for an interview at a medium firm and both managers (interviewers) asked me loads of technical question on audit..while my interviews in 2 big4 firms only revolve around general interview questions like they want to know my personality. I got offered by big4 but unsuccessful for the medium firm. Somehow I wonder what make a good auditor though ?

Sometimes audit is just not for the individual, I have frens who are brilliant in their studies and have a good working attitude, but quit after 1-2 months.

So yea, its different for everyone.

For big 4 if you are a fresh grad, the interview rarely revolves around standards and technicality, unless youre gunning for a experienced hire position.

I want to ask some questions.

Did you get the job at Baker Tilly after you went to interview? How long does it take to get response from the company?

leave for big4 imo, too bad i dont have a chance to do this.

2 days.
I interviewed on Tuesday. It's Sunday already.
I guess i'm not selected.

Hi all, i am an acca finalist and have been working for 5 years (3 years audit/0.5 yrs shared service/ and currently in 1.1 years GST). Have been doing some personal clients auditing/tax/accounting on freelance basis as well.

After all these years, i have been thinking of trying for Big4 and sadly i am left with one paper, which i didnt care and still apply for Big4 positions.

(Q1) , currently i have been hearing that EY have loosen up their threshold from "strictly employing graduates only" to "employ some non-grads+experienced staffs" . Is this true?

(Q2) After all these years in this field calling myself as "consultant", i am bored and would like to get a better career path........ i need your advice to further be challenged......

(Q3)Since i have followed advices from ppl saying "start from small firms so u learn alot!!!!" ........ i have done that for 5 years in multiple roles and all i see is that small firms are
-only for the beneficial of the partner/proprietor,
-not much salary and increments (even if the firm has new clients)
-no benefits (not even enuf to pay for 1 acca paper) (FYI i started with MYR1,200 when F papers were MYR 500++)
-although i had time to study for my exams, but is of no use when ur not given study leave appropriately in the name of " being fair to other employees" and in proper timing

SO after all i have learnt, i am exhausted and clueless on how to progress further since i have been in situation like this for the past 5 years.

Seeking for a solution.

Thanks frens.

Appreciate your opinions;

Kumar

What kind of allowances or benefits should you expect to get from working in Big 4 companies?

i have no idea bout the other 3, but for deloitte, no allowances. medical rm600 per year for clinic, rm300 dental + optic, and bonus is performance based (normally 1 month on normal performance, max is 3 if you're really good in your work).

I see, this is for how many years experience btw?

I see, btw, seems like you are working in Deloitte or know someone working there. I saw on this site a list of benefits and some salaries for several positions in Deloitte. Does it seem accurate to you? http://www.officeparrots.com/#!deloittesalary/cldm

I can confirm 4 months bonus is possible. For both seniors and manager positions. Lol.

This post has been edited by crystalfenix: Oct 13 2015, 11:14 PM

Had you try to join some mid tier firm?
I think that mid tier firm can give you better exposure and salary wise than small firm.
Don't limit yourself at small firm for too long.
Do keep trying to aim for big 4 and complete your acca ASAP.

P/S: I just give my opinion based on what I heard from my friends.
I now also aiming to go for bigger firm after 1 year at small firm..