Exploring what accounting and finance careers actually look like right here in our city
I searched Macau's job market and found three real accounting and finance jobs from three very different types of companies.
One is at a Big 4 audit firm, one at a global tax advisory company, and one at Macau's biggest casino resort group. They cover three career levels — beginner, mid-level, and senior — so you can see how a career in finance grows over time.
Each job is from a different type of company and a different career level.
Why it's great for beginners: Real paid work at a top global firm, with training and mentoring. Perfect if you're still a student.
What you need: 5+ years of Macau tax experience, fluent English and Cantonese, and a professional accounting qualification in progress.
Why this is a big deal: Sands China is Macau's largest private employer. Your financial decisions directly affect a billion-dollar business.
A quick look at how the three jobs differ from each other.
| Job 1 — KPMG Intern | Job 2 — EY Tax Accountant | Job 3 — Sands Finance Manager | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level | Entry Level | Mid Level | Senior Professional |
| Industry | Big 4 Audit Firm | Big 4 Tax Advisory | Casino Resort |
| Main Focus | Checking if numbers are accurate | Helping businesses with taxes | Managing mall finances |
| Experience | Student / Recent grad | 5+ years in Macau tax | Several years in finance |
| Key Skills | Attention to detail, Excel | Tax law, communication | Budgeting, SAP, leadership |
| Languages | English + Cantonese | English + Cantonese | English + Chinese |
Imagine this is your job. Here's what a typical workday looks like.
If I started the Sands Finance Manager job tomorrow, these are the most important things I'd need.
Before this project, I thought accounting meant one thing — adding numbers at a desk. These three jobs completely changed my mind.
The KPMG internship showed me you can do real work while still in university. The EY tax role is more about advising people than crunching numbers. And the Sands Finance Manager job made me realise how much accounting matters inside a huge business like a casino resort.
My goal: start as a Big 4 intern → get a CPA or ACCA qualification → gain experience in audit or tax → move into a senior in-house finance role at a company I'm excited about.