MESSAGE FROM AFCA EXECUTIVE BOARD – October 1, 2008

 

Greetings to all AFCA members!

As part of our existing strategic plan highlighted by one of the four cross cutting themes (well being of members), we are pleased to announce that Robert Half is coming on board with us!

Robert Half, a worldwide leader in specialized consulting and staffing services since 1948, is opening its doors to all members of the Association of Filipino Canadian Accountants.  Whether you are new in Canada searching for your first job or have stayed here for many years but thinking of a career change, Robert Half may be able to provide you with the solution!  With over 360 office locations worldwide and an extensive network of two million highly skilled accounting and finance professionals, Robert Half is well-equipped to meet temporary, temporary-to-full-time and project-based financial staffing opportunities of companies of all sizes through its three divisions: Accountemps, Robert Half Management Resources and Robert Half Finance & Accounting.

 The Association of Filipino Accountants (AFCA), through the representation of some of its Board members, had recently been introduced to the Branch Leadership of Robert Half Canada Inc. located at 5140 Yonge Street.  Having been aware of the skills set of accounting professionals from the Philippines, Robert Half wishes to invite interested AFCA members to meet and discuss some work options with them in the following areas: Finance, Accounting, Treasury and Cash Management, Administration and Operations Management, Audit and Compliance, Information Technology and Taxation – Strategy & Compliance. 

You may call Giuseppe Meleca, Recruiting Manager of Robert Half.  His contact details are as follows:

GIUSEPPE MELECA, Recruiting Manager

Robert Half Finance and Accounting

5140 Yonge Street Suite 1500 North York, Ontario M2N 6L7

Tel No: 416.226.2538 Ext 61809 Fax No: 416.226.4498

 This initiative aims to assist and support AFCA members like you, at no cost.  We are currently planning to conduct an Information Session with Robert Half this Fall 2008.  In that session, Robert Half will not only introduce the many opportunities waiting for you but will also sit down and see what your current work needs are by assessing your individual resumes.  Please wait for the details announcement.  If you have any questions about this information session, please contact Egay Gonzales, Executive Vice President (gonzaleseg@aol.com), Minerva Garcia, Vice President External (jmgarcia@rogers.com) and Maria Dilag, Public Relations Officer (maria_dilag_antonio@yahoo.ca).