Seeking Guidance for Middle East Auditing Roles (Big 10 Firms)

Hi Everyone,

I’m a Senior Associate at Deloitte Sri Lanka with 2+ years of audit experience, previously with Baker Tilly and as an Assistant Accountant. I hold a BA (Hons) in International Business & Finance, and I’m an ACCA finalist (4 papers left), ICASL Corporate Level, AAT Passed Finalist & HDAF Gold Medalist, now pursuing an MSc.

Seeking advice on applying to Big 10 firms, networking, and recruitment cycles

Thank you!

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