Robert Walters plc is is a specialist professional recruitment consultancy company. It is engaged in the provision of professional recruitment services on a permanent and contract basis in Asia Pacific, the United Kingdom, Europe, the Americas and South Africa to clients in the financial, commercial and industrial sectors. The Company recruits in the disciplines, such as accounting & finance, engineering, human resources, information technology, legal, sales & marketing, secretarial & support and supply chain & procurement. Its activities also include recruitment process outsourcing services. As of December 31, 2011, the Company had 47 offices in 23 countries. Its subsidiaries include Robert Walters Pty Limited, Robert Walters SA, Walters People SA, Robert Walters Brazil Limitada, Robert Walters Talent Consulting (Shanghai) Ltd, Robert Walters (Hong Kong) Limited and Robert Walters SAS.