International Talent Mobility

A global quest for finance & accounting professionals

The International Talent Mobility report by the ACCA and Robert Half, shines a light on the difficulties companies have finding skilled finance and accounting professionals, their willingness to recruit talent from overseas and the barriers that may prevent them from doing so.

For employers, this report shows that providing global opportunities for your staff can be an effective strategy for retaining your top performers as well as attracting talent from overseas. For finance and accounting professionals interested in working abroad, this information can provide insight on what employers are looking for and how to increase your chances of landing an overseas assignment.

Key highlights of the report include: 93% of employers in Hong Kong rate appropriate skills and job knowledge as the main attributes they consider when hiring candidates from overseas 24% of employees in Hong Kong cite career advancement as the main reason for wanting international exposure 67% of employers in Hong Kong say their biggest obstacle for hiring from overseas is the cost of relocation Download our report for these insights and more >>