I am try answer your question. To my knowledge, it is not too hard to get into accounting. I started working as a cost accountant with a salary of 32K 4 years back,now, I am getting around 70K (got an offer for a job with around 75K). I came here with my CIMA qualification and I did my CMA after coming here.

Dont go by the CIMA-CMA agreement. You need to have 3 years of canadian accounting experience to CMA's satisfaction as well as complete few university courses before you can qualify for a CMA designation, Check CMA ontario's website.

May be the age factor played in my case. I came to canada when I was 29.

Since the question is treasury specific, checkout http://www.tmac.ca" rel="nofollow">LINK (Treasury Management Association of Canada). they have an opportunities section.

Good luck

M

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Hi Madrasi,

This is good reply posted by you.
I am also looking as Accounts to be another option to get a job.
Regarding my self i have IT background for last 7 yrs in ERP as finance consultant involved in implementing Accounting modules. So have good idea about accounts. Though searching ajob in IT , I am at same time looking for options in Accounts as well and would appreciate your feedback and support.

My background is business administration + CFA from India. I am in canada for last 10 days. Can you suggest what i should do to get job into account. How soon did you get a job once you landed in Canada?

I am very happy to note your present position and congratulates you for the same.


You can even email me at

Thanks

Dilip Sharma

Hi Dilip,

You infact might have good chances of getting a job very soon - I see a new trend emerging here - they want more and more people having combined knowledge of Accounts and ERP systems - specially implementations.

Get yourself registered with spedialised accounting agencies like Accountemps, Robert Half, PTC, Controllers on Call. I am sure you might find a break soon.

Chandresh

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Dilip

Get your resume' in Canadian format (checkout monster.ca to get one)

Post your resume at workopolis and monster

Get a cell phone if you dont have one..easier for other to get in touch with you

Think of doing a CGA or CMA

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to add,

Check workopolis everyday and apply and apply and apply..even if you dont get a response.

If you want I can check your resume' for consistantly with canadian standard.

Have a positive attitude and keep in mind the old logic.."while in Rome, be a roman"...a very important one

Good luck

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Hi Chandresh

Thanks very much for your feedback. As you said i need to register with these agencies, do you think i should personally visit these agencies and talk to the guys or is is ok registering online and calling them and speaking to them.

Secondly, should i manipulate my CV and show it as Accountant working on ERP or i should keep my CV same as ERP consultant and discuss with these agencies saying that i need to change a line and trying to get into Accounts Job?


Hi Madrasi

I have already registered my CV in moster and workopolis. In workopolis i have also registered a second CV with different id, showing my self as Accounts guy and not the IT guy.

However i noticed it has been viewed by very less people. Only 2 in 10 days. Could you advise what type key skills should i mention in key skill fields. I have given as Accounts Analysts, and Reconciliation. Do i need to change that? What i should project in key skills and in CV to make it more attractive?

I can send you my CV for your feedback and accordingly i will change the same. Can i get your email id. My id is You may mail it to me and i will get back to you.


Thanks very much to both Chandresh and Madrasi. I look forward for a long and continuous support from you and also all other forum members.


Thanks

Dilip Sharma

yes i checked with CMA and they mention the requirements stated above...

its just that one has to go through all this as accounting is a regulated field...i an sticking to non regulated fields