really? a relatively junior manager makes 16 plus bonus at one of the big four....and these are the worst paying companies in argentina.
according to a recent survey, a "jefe" earns 17-25 ARS and a manager is currently making betweeen 18 and 35, depending on the industry....
A jefe is a manager?
I work at big 4, my local colleagues, junior managers (ie first cpl of years) make 16-18k (but thats gross). This year, they didnt get a bonus either (though its usually equivalent to 1-2 months salary). Plus, you have to take in to account that as an Argentine, here they generally have about 8-12 years experience as a junior manager. Canada, Australia (where I have worked) and also what I know of US, NZ etc etc its more like 5-7 years.
Re wages in the south, Lamarque is right from what I have seen at clients its generally higher, but thats mainly due to industry more than anything, its primarily O&G. Wages are usually going to be higher, its the same around the world as a rule.
The unfortunate thing here in Capital, there is heaps of young accounting/finance professionals, under 40 if you like. Many speak very good english. Often, the management positions that foreigners coming here looking for a local contract (ie at internationals, as CFOs, Controllers), are already taken by expats that are coming overseas. The next step down is usually taken by a local Argentine, which has stronger knowledge of the local scene.
Yes, there are plenty of jefe contables which make 20-25k, and would have anywhere from 12-15 years experience onwards. But, there are also plenty of people with that much experience, stuck around analyst level.
The OP obviously has an impressive CV and given she is a native spanish speaker plus speaks english are obviously massive benefits, but even in Capital its not a great market, internationals are really tightening the belt as are local companies and without any local experience it would be tough I imagine. Contacts are definitely the key.
