Job Opportunities for Female Chartered Accountant
Hi ,
I am Deepti an Indian National , holding a C.A degree. I will be relocating to Doha to accompany my husband who will move to Doha around the same time . I have a few questions on which i need advice :
1) what are the job opportunities available for women like myself , holding a chartered accountant degree . I have 8+ year exp in heading the finance department of US and European multinational companies. Also what is the salary ranges for such jobs .
2) I have 2 sons -- Aged 3 & 6 -- Which are some international schools to whom i can apply
3) Can a Dependent Visa be converted to working visa after i come to Doha .
4)I have an Indian and Thai driving License -- can i get one for qatar too
I would really appreciate if someone could help me with the above -- I am really confused at the moment ----
Thank you
Thanks Formatted Soul for adviving me on my quest -- the ans have been a gr8 help --What i understand from ur ans is that
1) if i have to put my sons in some international school i start liaisoning with them RIGHT NOW for Feb/ March months - Is my understanding Correct
2) As for myself , what i understand is that females do get jobs easily -- there is not much disparity
3) Is my understanding correct that i can work even if i am on my husbands dependent VISA
and lastly one point which would b helpful is that r there areas in doha which have high concentration of indian population -- if yes the names
Thanks it did help a lot -- any further information from others is welcome
Hi Deepthi,
1. It’s not that difficult to find a job for you as you are on your Husband’ s sponsorship. Charted accounts with experience are always in Demand. I am not sure about the Salary range, but International Companies pay good salary with all benefits. It’s easier to get Jobs in good local companies but their pay won’t be very competitive compared to International Oil & Gas companies. Once you are here you can apply for the ads that come in the local newspaper. The advantage of being in husbands visa is that you can always change the job when you get a better opportunity.
2. Getting admission in good International Schools are bit difficult, as they have a long waiting list. And also first preference is given to westerners. But many new schools are opening. If you do a search in this site you can get details of International Schools.
3. You don’t have to change your visa to work visa. Ladies can work on dependant Visa.
4. You will have to go for a driving test to get a Qatari Driving License. They will convert GCC countries License without test.
Hope this helps.