Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Recent happening:
1. Watched 10 000 BC at GV Gold Class
- GV Gold Class tix cost $25 = super ex. Free tix so diff lah
- Soft armchair with blanket, meals and wine served which reminds me of SQ A380. Can enjoy SQ A380 comfort and luxary at $25 is relatively cheap.
- Not as long (only 1.5 hr) as I thought
- Actually quite cartoon, funny, "inlogical" story
- Pryamid like bldg makes me want to go countries like Turkey, Egypt, Middle East..
2. Sampled Austria culture & food
- Austria potato salad
- Wiener Schnitzel = fried pork chop
- Wiener Apple Strudel
Quite easy dishes. Do get the receipes fr me.
3. Went to a stage play for the 1st time
- My bro's one of the short story's stage director
- Feel old among the students below 20
4. Passed by "Romantic Princess" / "Gong Zhu Xiao Mei"'s autograph session
- Not as crowded as expected
- Saw some young guys too
5. Brought the new comic by one of my fave comic artist
6. Tag of war at heart. Ask myself lot of job related qn.
- Why take up this job?
- Am I interested / like this job?
- Am I gd / experience enough at this?
- What job scope, industry shld I take up aft this kt?
- Will I get my 'dream job'?
- Why take up this kt position?
- Shld I leave since my direct supervisor and collegues think I may nt be suitable?
- How to overcome my weakness - carelessness?
- Realise how heavily I rely on automation at work. Can I survive with a manual info system?
Confusion!! Cannot convince myself I made the right choice. Unsure of myself..
Must Hang In there!! Jia You!!
7. Brought a new HP, Ericson W910i.
- Waited for 2 hr at Singtel shop to buy it with voucher
- Dun understd why Singtel is always crowded?
- Why is everyone changing hp/mobile/internet plan/kt?
- Need some time to fig it out and familarise.
& 10:09 pm
Sunday, March 09, 2008
Link to CIMA International Salary Guide
Link to CIMA UK Qualified Members Salary Survey 2007/2008
My conclusion:
Very attractive pay. Hopefully I can finish the course w/in shortest poss time. Then maybe can get a job tt need some light travelling? No matter, there is always a price to pay like time, stress, work load, risk.. for such pay and high post.
Anyone interested to tk CIMA?
& 11:32 pm
Link to Jobs Profiles for CIMA members
Ideal job profiles summary:
1. Management accountant
This is a core role for CIMA members. Commercially minded accountants with strong modelling and analysis skills will be suited to this role. Interaction with finance and non finance professionals on a regular basis requires excellent communication skills as you prepare, interpret and communicate a variety of reports for your portfolio of internal clients.
2. Business analyst
To be considered for one of these high profile roles, you need to be enthusiastic with good time management and prioritisation skills. You should also be an accountant who has already developed a high degree of commercial acumen and demonstrated good levels of analytical ability. Great communicators who are able to develop working relationships with commercial and other finance teams tend to thrive in these roles.
3. Financial analyst
Those who are more technically orientated and who enjoy using their knowledge of accounting standards and keeping it up to date should opt for this role. For example, if finding niche holes in tax structures or interpreting the depreciation of assets appeals, then this role will allow you to make a real difference.
4. Finance director
The most senior finance post in an entity, company or division of a group. The finance team (and at times other functions like information technology, logistics and human resources) will report and seek guidance from this executive.
5. Chief financial officer
The main distinction between a finance director and CFO is whether they are responsible for a single entity or multiple entities. You will find CFOs overseeing a group of companies or entities, with multiple FDs reporting into this function. The CFO typically holds a post on the board of directors, reporting to the chief executive officer.
6. Financial controller
Commercial acumen is often a key requisite sought by companies recruiting financial controllers. They are in a position to advise and influence operational management on the financial impact in terms of ‘risks and opportunities’ of commercial decisions.
7. Director of business planning
A head of business planning will be at the hub of the business. They typically report to the finance director but work with the senior management team, engage and challenge them about the business direction and strategy. They also often ensure that the commercial aims of the business are achieved while maintaining prudence in terms of financial control and asset protection.
& 11:20 pm
