Your Trusted Recruitment Agency in Melbourne

We believe we are different from recruitment companies by placing a strong focus on providing a consulting approach to the recruitment process.

Recruiting Top Talent Is What We Do

Recruiting the right team is crucial for the success and growth of any organisation so it is imperative to maintain a meticulous and well-structured recruitment process.

MGI Dobbyn Carafa has recognised that the modern workforce is driving employers to a new dimension of ‘thinking’ with a pivotal focus on employee engagement and culture. Our Human Capital division has successfully worked with various businesses in ensuring they maintain a competitive footprint in the market with a core focus on their employees.

To deliver our recruitment offering we have partnered with Michael Floyd, the Founding Director and owner of Carrera Partners. Michael has a career history spanning 30+ years across both sales, commercial leadership roles and talent management consulting.

Tax Accountants Melbourne
Assurance Services Development

We will develop a thorough understanding of your needs

Our approach is one that is designed to be a true partnership. Everything we do whilst engaged by you is a partnership designed to mitigate risk, therefore we will rely on your availability to answer additional questions we may have on the role, as well as to attend interviews of our shortlisted candidates.

Assurance Services

We focus on end-to-end recruitment

Our comprehensive approach to hiring covers every stage of the process from identifying staffing needs and sourcing candidates to post-placement follow ups. This streamlined approach will not only save you time and resources but also ensures consistency and quality throughout the hiring journey.

But don't just take our word for it...
Reviews & feedback
Louise Dawson
Louise Dawson
CEO Australia and New Zealand - DefibsPlus
"We have engaged MGI Dobbyn Carafa for the last 10 years for professional services. We continued to be extremely satisfied with their services as they help us to navigate through a continually challenging compliant landscape in business. MGI Dobbyn Carafa are innovative, professional with a friendly family style which is very disarming when you may feel overwhelmed with the challenges of growing a business."
Simon Meers
Managing Director - AirMet Scientific
"The team at MGIDC provide exceptional business support providing a detailed analysis of our company's financial performance and corporate governance, together with big picutre strategic planning."
Matthew Bleeze
General Manager - Air Powered Services
"We found the D+C team was very easy to work with and provided an efficient, effective, and easy to manage solution and approach to the task. Overall, D+C took the time to get to know about our business and helped create a tailored solution that perfectly suited our needs.”
Mark Emerson
Managing Director - Lighthouse Corporate Coaching
"Anthony has an excellent grasp of the financial drivers of profitability; thinks deeply and effectively about solutions to roadblocks confronting our clients and gets the job done in a timely and effective manner."
Fouad Elsaadi
Operations Manager - Exergenics
“Abhishek Sharma and his team stood out for making the audit process seamless and informative. The MGIDC was always readily available to address our questions and concerns. Their responsiveness created a collaborative and efficient atmosphere, ensuring the audit progressed smoothly.”
Michael Zeng
Michael Zeng
Autorola
"We are very grateful to have MGIDC as our accountants and auditors. Their expertise has been instrumental in managing our financial affairs. From preparing financial statements to advisory services and auditing, Devan, Abi, and the team have consistently demonstrated a high level of professionalism and dedication. Their ability to navigate complex financial matters, meet deadlines, and provide clear, insightful advice has not only saved us money but also given us peace of mind. I appreciate their proactive approach, responsiveness, and the customized service they consistently deliver. We highly recommend MGIDC to anyone seeking a reliable and knowledgeable partner in managing their financial well-being."
John
John Micheloudakis
Air Powered Services
"MGIDC has consistently delivered top-notch services that have greatly contributed to the success of our business. Their attention to detail, and innovative solutions have set them apart in the industry. It is rare to find a supplier that not only meets but exceeds expectations consistently, and MGIDC has managed to do just that. What sets MGIDC apart is not only the quality of their offerings but also their commitment to customer satisfaction. The team is responsive, accommodating, and always goes the extra mile to ensure our needs are not just met but surpassed. Their dedication to building strong, lasting relationships is a testament to their professionalism and integrity."
Gin
Gin
Cellarhand – Financial Controller
"Thank you to Anthony, Chris, Neil and the whole team. Professional yet caring and supportive across all facets of the business. A total game changer for us. Could not recommend highly enough whether it be accounting services or their unrivalled business negotiation skills. Looking forward to many more years working together."
YPS Group
YPS Group
Client
"The YPS Group have been a longstanding client of MGIDC. Anthony Carafa and his team have played an integral role with our investments, property and construction projects, and family affairs. Throughout the years, MGIDC have assisted us with complex accounting and taxation advisory work, superannuation and succession planning, management and financial reporting, family office, lending, and insurance services. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Anthony for his reliability and ability to consistently provide highly technical and broad services. Most importantly, we would like to thank Anthony for his trustworthy and personal approach, and unwavering support for our projects and our family."
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Paula
Client
"Cannot be happier with Nick and the team at MGIDC in handling our accounts. Any questions are answered with professionalism, understanding and patience. Nick always makes himself available to answer any concerns and is always quick to respond to emails with curly questions. Extremely satisfied with every interaction I have with the people at MGIDC and would recommend them highly!"

Our Accounting Services

Do you need help finding someone for your team?

Our most common services are listed below, but let us buy you a coffee to discuss your specific requirements.

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Software selection and training

Having undergone rigorous research when selecting our very own human resource information system (HRIS), we understand the necessary requirements when selecting the most appropriate software for your business. As such, our team can help you understand your organisations needs, evaluate available packages against your requirements and help you select the best HRIS for your business. We also offer implementation training to assist you in your transition.

Employee incentive arrangements

Employee incentive arrangements are becoming a popular choice for not only increasing the benefits to staff, but to also maintain continuity for your customers.  Some examples we have assisting clients with include: Employee Share Schemes; Employee Option Schemes; Bonus Schemes; Eligibility Criteria; Vesting Criteria and timeframes; and align of employee/employer objectives to improve performance.

Employee engagement programs

We understand the importance of having a highly engaged and motivated team which is why we can help you understand the methods to drive the best employee engagement and help you understand how these tactics can be measured. Our team can tailor an employee engagement program based on your business needs to help your business succeed. 

What makes MGI Dobbyn Carafa different?
Big firm capability...small firm relationships

Equipped with a team that has the experience and capabilities of a big firm, but maintaining our deep, personal connection is something we pride ourselves on. Our team are highly supported and we are conscious of wanting to keep our numbers small, but our value high.

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2006
Decades of expertise

We have a team of experienced professionals from a diverse range of backgrounds, highly qualified for every business need. Some of the qualifications our team possess include:

Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL)
CA and CPA qualified Accountants
Chartered Tax Advisors
Registered Company Auditors
Masters of Business Adminstration (MBA)
Real Estate Agents Licence
Xero Certified Advisors
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Client Net Promoter Score®

We take great pride in our customer service and the deep relationships we have with our clients and we are humbled to learn that our clients feel the same way.

5.33 out of 6 for client satisfaction
5 out of 6 for relationship satisfaction
100% of clients surveyed feel MGIDC positioned to help with acheiving their goals
71% of clients surveyed have annual revenue above $10M, employing 50+ staff
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Employee Net Promoter Score®

Much like client NPS®, we take great pride in our employee engagement and the deep relationships we have with our team as we support them on their professional journey.

8.67 out of 10 for employee satisfaction
8.5 out of 10 for career empowerment
Fun; Family; Food - 3 most common words to describe the culture at MGIDC

Meet Our Recruitment Team

Our Core Services

Accounting, Tax & Advisory

Audit & Assurance

Blockchain & Crypto Advisory

Business Continuity Consulting

Corporate Advisory

Family Office

Lending and Finance

Business Sale Advisory

Assurance Services Reports

Management Reporting

Risk Advisory

Sell My Business

Strategic Consulting

Succession Planning

Assurance Services Analysis

Virtual CFO

Frequently asked questions about Tax and Accounting

We have accreditation in various profiling testing tools used to assess candidates’ emotional intelligence and role match. Behavioural testing is optional and is invoiced separately.

  • Assignment brief and review of position description;
  • Define target websites and networks to search for candidates;
  • Conduct first phone and face-to-face interviews and due diligence with shortlisted candidates;
  • Provide you with a shortlist of the best candidates interviewed for your review;
  • Schedule the interviews in the second round for the shortlisted candidates and yourself;
  • Attend those interviews as and if required by you;
  • Reference checking for candidates you intend to make an offer of employment to;
  • Present offer of employment to selected candidate and assist in negotiations as required; and
  • Post-placement follow-up with successful candidate.

We guarantee all permanent appointments, where the normal fee structure for that service is applied, for 6 months from the date of commencement. This means that if you are not satisfied with the placement and we are notified in writing within the guarantee period, we will endeavour to find a replacement candidate for that position free of charge (if the profile changes, it will be considered a new assignment).

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Let us buy you a coffee to discuss your requirements.

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