How MAVI Vets the Top 2% of Global Finance Talent

Every accountant in the MAVI network goes through five stages of screening before you ever see a profile. Here's what that actually looks like, step by step.
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The Part of Hiring Most Companies Get Stuck On

Most hiring funnels work backwards. Job boards return hundreds of resumes with little real screening attached. Recruiters send a stack of "maybes" and let you sort it out. Staffing agencies hand you whoever happens to be available that month. By the time you've interviewed a dozen people to find one who's qualified, you've spent more hours vetting than the role saves you.

MAVI does that work before a candidate ever reaches you. Every professional in our network has already cleared a five-stage process built around the skills US finance teams actually need, not just a polished resume.
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Our Vetting Process

Here's what happens to a candidate before MAVI ever shares their profile with a customer.
1

Sourcing From Established Talent Pools

Our team actively sources experienced finance and accounting professionals across the Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and South Africa, many with backgrounds at firms like Deloitte, KPMG, and Accenture, and direct experience supporting US-based companies.

2

Resume and Experience Review

Every applicant is screened against what a role genuinely requires: years of relevant experience, industry background, and hands-on familiarity with the tools US accounting teams use day to day, including NetSuite, QuickBooks, and Bill.com.

3

Technical Knowledge Testing

Candidates complete assessments built around real accounting work: US GAAP application, month-end close procedures, reconciliations, and scenario-based questions specific to the role. This is where we separate people who can talk about accounting from people who can do it.

4

Communication and Behavioral Interviews

A live interview evaluates English fluency, communication style, and how a candidate approaches ownership and problem-solving. We're looking for people who could join a team call tomorrow and contribute from day one, not just answer questions correctly.

5

Credential and Background Verification

Before anyone is admitted to the network, we confirm employment history, education, and relevant certifications, including CPA accreditation where applicable, and run background checks.

Only About 2% Make It Through

Most applicants don't make it past one of these five stages. The ones who do become part of the MAVI network, which is the only pool we introduce to customers.

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Vetting Gets You to the Shortlist. You Still Make the Call.

Passing our process means a candidate is qualified. It doesn't mean they're automatically right for your team. Every professional we introduce can still be interviewed by you, and every placement comes with a 14-day risk-free trial, so you can see how the working relationship plays out before committing further.

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Vetted People, Protected Data

US companies have been running accounting and finance functions out of Asia-Pacific for decades. The close processes, reporting cadences, and audit timelines that might feel like internal knowledge to your team got built through years of direct collaboration with US controllers, CFOs, and audit committees. That history doesn’t show up on a resume, but it shows up in how quickly someone understands what’s actually being asked.
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What This Means for Your Team

By the time a profile lands in your inbox, the baseline questions are already answered. You're not wondering whether someone has the technical chops or can communicate clearly with a US team. You're evaluating fit, not qualifications. That's part of how MAVI gets companies from first call to onboarded talent in as fast as five days, at a fraction of the cost of equivalent US hires.
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What Sets a MAVI Profile Apart

These aren't just nice-to-haves. They're patterns we see consistently across the professionals who make it through our process.

Big 4 Backgrounds

A significant share of professionals in the MAVI network have trained or worked at firms like Deloitte, KPMG, EY, and Accenture. That means they've worked in structured environments with high standards for accuracy, documentation, and process – the kind of foundation that translates directly into reliable, audit-ready work for US finance teams.

US GAAP Proficiency

Familiarity with US accounting standards isn't enough. Candidates are tested on how they actually apply them: month-end close, revenue recognition under ASC 606, reconciliations, and audit support. By the time a profile reaches you, GAAP competency has been verified, not assumed.

Strong Communication

Every candidate completes a live, structured interview in English before joining the network. We're evaluating more than fluency; we're looking at how clearly someone explains their work, how they handle questions, and whether they can operate independently within a US team's cadence and communication norms.

CPA Accreditation

For roles where credentials matter, we verify them. CPA licenses and equivalent professional certifications are confirmed as part of our final vetting stage, alongside employment history and educational background checks.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How many candidates actually pass MAVI's vetting process?

    Roughly 2% of applicants make it through all five stages and join the MAVI network. The rest don't reach the customer-facing pool at all.

  • What does the technical assessment actually test?

    It depends on the role, but assessments are built around real accounting tasks: US GAAP application, month-end close procedures, reconciliations, and tool-specific scenarios using software like NetSuite, QuickBooks, or Bill.com.

  • Are candidates checked for English communication skills?

    Yes. Every candidate completes a live interview that evaluates English fluency and communication style, along with how they approach ownership and problem-solving.

  • Does vetting mean I skip the interview process entirely?

    No, and we don't think you should. Vetting confirms a candidate meets the bar for the role. You still get to interview every candidate we introduce to confirm they're the right fit for your team.

  • How does MAVI verify credentials like CPA licenses?

    As part of the final stage of vetting, we confirm employment history, education, and relevant certifications, including CPA accreditation where applicable, along with standard background checks.

  • How is this different from how a staffing agency screens candidates?

    Staffing agencies typically maintain a roster and assign whoever's available. MAVI's network only includes candidates who've passed every stage of our process, and we use AI-driven matching to introduce only people suited to your specific role, not just anyone with availability.