Job vacancy. Accountants required to become spies…
So there I was sat down yesterday having a nice cup of coffee and reading the Sunday Times when I saw a full page advert on page 8 which was rather intriguing.
It was interesting as it wasn’t clear what it was advertising. There was no reference to a product or company.
It started with the heading “What are you waiting for?”
Further down the advert it says:
“You’re the … type of person we might be interested in: Dynamic, but patient. A team player that can work with complete autonomy. Someone who can form strong relationships, yet thrive it the isolation of a foreign country. Who is already in successful employment … with the sensitivity to seamlessly integrate into the day to day society of a different country.
By reading between the lines, you’ve probably guessed what we’re after… you’ll find out more about MI6 at www.sis.gov.uk/careers.”
Wow – it’s an advert for a job as a spy with the British government and look at this, it also says:
“Perhaps you’re thriving in the high-octane world of finance.”
So, they are looking for new spies and one of the attributes they highlight is experience in the high-octane world of finance.
Well move over James Bond as there’s a host of accountants about to apply.
All your hard work studying for the ACCA or CIMA exams is about to pay off with a deluge of fast cars, fast women and vodka martinis (shaken but not stirred of course).
I may well apply myself as although I’m unfit, a bit overweight and have never driven an Aston Martin I’ve got the complete box set of the James Bond movies so know what needs to be done.
Although not an official MI6 test, here’s a quick test to see if you have the mental dexterity to become a spy:
1. Sit at your desk in front of your computer, lift up your right foot off the floor and make large CLOCKWISE circles with your foot.
2. Now, whilst drawing the circles with your foot, draw the number “6” in the air with your right hand. If you’re a cool James Bond wannabe you’ll be able to draw the number “6” but if you’re not made out to be a spy your foot will change direction.
Good luck with your application…
