The Economist is reporting that many companies are continuing to have trouble, even in the current market, hiring qualified finance and accounting professionals. A recent study showed:

Fifty-six percent of respondents reported difficulty finding appropriate candidates for finance roles, with the most acute shortages reported in Hong Kong, Brazil and Japan. When compared to an identical poll last year, some of the largest jumps in frustrated recruiters were in continental Europe, namely France, Switzerland and the Netherlands.

So, are you an accounting or finance professional seeking work? If so, perhaps you should take a look at the chart below and consider seeking work internationally.