There are a range of available accounting jobs abroad, whether you’re in Beijing or New Delhi, though job opportunities will often be dependent on past experience.

Background. For those starting out in their careers, international accounting jobs as a bookkeeper, staff assistant, or assistant controller can be acquired in several divisions, such as auditing, tax accounting, and financial accounting. Professionals with more than three years experience can look to apply for positions as a Senior Accountant, Reporting Manager, Tax Manager, or Audit Manager. Seasoned accounting professionals with several years experience may also be able to find accounting jobs abroad ranging from Internal Audit Manager to Chief Financial Officer.

Financial Accounting. Entry-level employees generally report to a Senior Accountant and have responsibilities relating to one or more of the following areas: receivables, payables, payroll, property, general ledger and financial statements. Senior Accountants and Financial Accounting Managers are generally responsible for overseeing junior staff in addition to furnishing reports and ensuring financial statements are up to par.

Management Accounting. Management accounting staff and assistants are usually responsible for collecting cost data, as well as assisting supervisors in compiling cost analyses and reports. Managers will generally supervise all activities relating the the management accounting system in addition to working on assignments relating to cost studies.

Tax Accounting. Managers and executives in tax accounting will work in one or more of the following areas: national (federal), state (territory), and local income taxes; sales tax, property tax, or payroll tax. As taxes vary in every country, international accounting jobs related to taxes will be depend on the country’s tax processes, so applicants should probably have some base knowledge of their country on interest.