Hi, how is PA Consulting viewed in the Middle East? I’m hoping to eventually move to the ME to do data architecture / data strategy consulting and not sure if this move will be easier to make from Big 4 or another firm

Anyone here regret moving from a mid-tier to big 4? If so, why?

Lots of talk about CohnReznick on here lately… let’s address a few points.

1) Yes, our salaries are in line with B4. Happy to discuss specifics with the skeptics.
2) We are one of the few firms still actively hiring people without FDD experience.
3) Our WLB is miles better than B4.
4) Yes, we are paying strong referral bonuses because our practice has literally doubled in the past year.
5) All of the above is due to a strong pipeline and significant growth within the practice.

Which Big 4 is the best to be at regarding work culture and benefits? Especially during these tough times.

Senior manager and associate partner at MBBKOW how comfortable are you in dubai? Can you afford a nice house, car and generally (within reason) not worry about money?

Assume wife works as manager in big 4 consulting

B4 or A&M for FDD?

Hi Fishes
I am looking for a SAP FSCM or SAP FICO position with any product based or Big 4 company.
I have 7.5 years of experience in the same domain. If anyone has any leads, please share.
It would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

Big 4 or Tech firm?

Coming from audit... when do you plan to leave the big 4 and what is your hope to do after public accounting? Particularly interested to hear different non-accounting roles

Hi Friend,

Could you please let me know about vacancies for Consultant or Senior Consultant position in a Management Consulting firm?

I have 2.5 YOE post MBA in Power and Utilities in a Big 4 company.

Thanks for your time.

Partners, At IBM we have Band 8, 9, 10 (AP). If the three banded people were to apply for an opportunity in BIG 4, what levels will they typically be slotted?

Can anyone speak to how the hours/WLB (or lack thereof) compare between B4 and Big Law?

Hi I’m currently an audit senior at a big 4 and I’ve interviewed a few times for a job at CFGI. I’m curious about the pay structure and how overtime works. Can anyone that works there elaborate on that?

Hello Fishes,

I am switching to a boutique strategy consulting firm (only possible switch given my workex) next month.

WE - 3 yrs (1.5 yrs post tier-2 MBA in an automotive OEM)

Need some guidance on the following:
1. Career progression in the industry
2. Realistic exit opportunities to Big 4 and Big 3
3. Approximate pay bracket for different levels

It would be great if someone can throw some light on the queries.

Thanks in advance.

Hi Everyone! Looking to learn more about the management consulting strategy arm in Big 4 - would love to have a chat and ask a few questions.

Thanks!

Differences in FDD at accounting firms (big 4, rsm, GT, etc) vs non-accounting firms (HL, A&M, FTI)?

Do VC funds value consulting experience? Weighing staying in Big 4 consulting vs going to a startup, while I try to crack into VC

Experienced hires who have recently joined Big 4, how rough has the transition been?

Has anyone ever sued Big 4 for unfair firing?

In the instance that someone goes from one big 4’s audit group to another’s FDD group, do they allow them to finish out their two weeks?

Currently at Deloitte at looking to apply to Amazon. Know anyone who is ex-big 4 who would be open to giving advice on application&interviews?

What are peoples thoughts on lockdown? Seems weird that it is likely to continue beyond April given all vulnerable will have had at least their first vaccine by then

What’s the move tonight?!?!

This post is an alert message for anyone joining the Johnson & Johnson EMEA account for SAP & had Rakesh Sharma for their Manager round.

He is nothing less than a con man & will promise you a lot to make you join the account. After that he will put you in testing projects. If you ask for a release, he will either not release you or release with a very bad rating and influence other project managers to not take you into their projects.

You will be left with no choice other than leaving TCS.

Hello,
I would like to know about Siemens Balewadi, Pune (Smart Buildings / Infra account)
How is the work culture, wlb, what are some Pros and Cons?

Anybody moved to BDO from Big 4? How does it compare? Any significant differences? Other than name

Can any one pls tell me that how many leaves we get in probation in PwC

If I got married on a Sunday, could I use the flowers from the wedding the night before? (Anything they were going to leave behind like hanging installations) Seems like a waste for that decor to be trashed and an opportunity to pay it forward. Has anyone done this?

Business casual or full suit for an interview with a tech company?

Why is HCL delaying the offer letter?

Anyone had to relocate mid-lease when taking a job at a new firm? Did the new firm offer you anything in compensation?

3.5 years out of school, 2400 billable hours last year in TRS and just got promoted. what kind of year end compensation should I be expecting? Bonus and new salary

I was wondering if anyone had any thoughts/advice on the following - if a motion to vacate final default judgment based upon improper service is denied, can a subsequent motion to vacate based upon excusable neglect then be filed? Or at that point just pay the judgment?

I had salary discussion on March 15 with HCL, When i will get update from them again??? Any experience pls share...

Hi all, im moving to London next year and looking to discuss roles in S&C - currently a SM at KPMG in our operations team (supply chain & retail). Anyone in that area keen to give me some info?

How many of you here are from Audit and Tax? Which are the consulting posts do you relate to?

Looking for some book recommendations :)

I’ll have the California Kings flight and a tomato soup please

Insights into the best consulting firms for public service/ nonprofit work?

Who here thinks the recession is coming? And how will it impact the consulting business?

What are the best consulting firms in Europe to do AI strategy work in public sector? I have Canadian experience and I’m looking to move geographies.

Any pointers on which practice areas at BCG Dubai has most clients in Dubai/remote work? Planning to join BCG Dubai soon and because of some personal issues, I just cannot travel outside Dubai. Will it be possible at BCG Dubai?

Hi. Anyone have a friend/ acquaintance at ADIA or Mubadala? What’s the pay like (base + bonus) for someone Principal equivalent (c.8-10 yes exp)?

Does Lebanese diaspora really command more power in the MBB and T2 in the region? How can others navigate a career here?

Hello ME fish - any suggestions as to where I could invest reasonably safely if I’m targeting a ~5% return (in USD/AED)? LIV used to be good with their 2% return but that’s decreased now, and I’m looking for a bit higher.

I’ve got a friend in Dubai who has experience in IB and VC at junior levels (in London and Dubai) and would like to break into consulting. He’s at a small cap VC at the moment and works not that challenging, and he wants to break into MBB or tier 2 for strategy. Anyone happy to look at his CV?

Senior manager and associate partner at MBBKOW how comfortable are you in dubai? Can you afford a nice house, car and generally (within reason) not worry about money?

Assume wife works as manager in big 4 consulting

Anyone able to refer @ Kearney Dubai pls? ~10 yrs strat consulting experience in Western Europe.

Looking to make a change from Canada (Toronto) to Dubai. Any thoughts or Big4 Cloud Consulting roles in the ME? Deloitte is generally the global leader. Any thoughts on Digital/Cloud Transformation in MENA?

Hey folks, can anyone please tell me how much does a Senior Manager at Monitor Deloitte Dubai make?

What salary can I expect for PWC Consulting (Advisory) in Dubai? Base + Housing Allowance?

Situation: got an offer from firm X; highly likely to get a better offer from firm Y but official offer would take a couple of more weeks in best case scenario. However, firm X’s offer validity about to run out. Would you: (1) accept X’s offer now but rescind later if Y converts (2) ask X for additional time to decide (they’re “prestigious” and may not offer additional time...) (3) Play straight, decline X and hope Y converts (4) any other creative ideas ...???

People that hop between Dubai and Riyadh like me anybody interested in meeting up sometime and maintaining a semblance of a social life?

Any tips for someone trying to break into consulting in the GCC from the US? Applying blindly hasn't worked out. Head hunter recommendations would be great as well!

Does anyone have any recommendations for where to get a made to measure suit in Dubai? Would need to keep prices below 5k for a 2 piece.

McK associate equivalent at Accenture consulting?

What's the salary range for a 9 YOE consulting manager in the UAE?

Planning to exit tech firms as a mid to senior level roles. What are some possible sources I can reach out at to make this happen?

Currently looking to make a lateral move to other firms in the region. Anyone can suggest good and serious headhunters?