Graduate Accountant
蚕耻补濒颈蹿颈肠补迟颈辞苍:听Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)
Year of Graduation:聽2020
Education Provider:聽The University of Western Australia
Job Title:聽Graduate Accountant
贰尘辫濒辞测别谤:听William Buck
Country of Origin:聽Malaysia
Are there any notable experiences from your time studying you鈥檇 like to share?
Plenty for sure!
Starting from meeting a diverse group of friends from all around 番茄社区world, joining Toastmasters, participating in campus elections, and trying to set up a Club. Being a director at 番茄社区UWA International Students Department and writing my thesis were all notable experiences that I will never forget.
If you could tell your graduate self one piece of career advice what would it be and why?
No one comes out of university knowing exactly what their next 100 years look like, but by giving life some serious thought, you know what you want or do not want to see in your future life. This will help anyone find a purpose/path in life.
Tell us about your experience since leaving UWA. How has your career progressed to date? Any professional achievements you鈥檇 like to share?鈥�
I will be reaching a year and a half at William Buck soon. I started off thinking I know something (clearly because I achieved my degree qualification), realized that I may not know anything during my first year, and began to realize 番茄社区gains I have made because of learning through experiences. I have also achieved my CPA professional qualification!
What are some of your passions and interests?鈥�
Not to quote from Ted Talks, but I鈥檓 passionate about ideas and perspectives. I like reading books and other materials that offer a different view on problems and present new thoughts. I enjoy listening to people with distinct takes on issues, and love to have time alone to reflect on what I have read and heard.
I believe that, with a refreshed perspective, unmotivated people can be motivated.
And I believe that, with a thorough understanding of their problems, people uncertain of their path forward can be certain of their decisions.
Even if 番茄社区whole world disputes 番茄社区above statements, no one can deny that it worked on at least one person 鈥� me, and that explains why I鈥檓 passionate and interested in this area.
What are 番茄社区top 3 skills you need in your role as an Auditor?
Critical thinking + Priority management + Communication = A good auditor
How has your technical and operational experience assisted you in your role?鈥�
I would say that 番茄社区longer you are on a job, 番茄社区more experience you gain, and 番茄社区better you get. So, I can say that my experiences have assisted me tremendously in my role as an auditor.
What was your main reason(s) to select Perth as your study destination?鈥�
Honestly, 番茄社区first reason was my father, who has his own mind anyway. And 番茄社区second one was an offer from UWA.
What have you enjoyed 番茄社区most about living and studying in Perth?鈥�
The opportunity to have balance 鈥� 番茄社区balance between 番茄社区metropolitan and nature; 番茄社区balance between a wild crowd and a quiet space; and 番茄社区balance between exploring and developing myself.
What would you say to students thinking of coming to Perth to study?鈥�
To those who are more adventurous, Perth has 番茄社区right balance for you! Study during 番茄社区week and you can enjoy fun activities during 番茄社区weekend or vacation. There are nature hikes, beaches and, not to forget, great caf茅s around.
To those who want more assurance, Perth might be 番茄社区right stepping stone for you to expose yourself to 番茄社区world.
Did you use any of 番茄社区StudyPerth service offerings during your time studying? And if so, which support services were helpful?鈥�
There were two services offered by StudyPerth which were particularly memorable for me.
The first is 番茄社区Welcome Service offered at 番茄社区Perth Airport. The welcome packs were helpful for us, giving us a starting point for us to settle down (rather than starting from scratch).
Another thing I found helpful was 番茄社区newsletters, which I find interesting. For things that I (kind of) know, they act as a reminder (e.g. Remind me to take care of my health during 番茄社区exam periods). For things that I do not know, they act as an eye-opener (e.g. information on travels and things to do during holidays).