The Associated Chartered Accountant (“ACA”) brand is a prestigious business qualification and I want to be part of it. The examinations and training programme has integrated components to build a sound technical knowledge, professional skills and practical experience needed for an ACA.

Completing ICAEW examination stage by stage is not easy, especially having to juggle between work and study. It requires self-discipline, good time management and also depends on the performance on the examination day. Genting Malaysia as the Approved Training Organisation (“ATO”) by the Institute has provided full support to this programme by giving study leave and privileges of rotating to different divisions within the Finance Department.

During the first 3 years of my training contract, I was rotated to various Finance Divisions that enabled me to gain understanding on the business operations of a company specialising in leisure and hospitality. I was attached to the Group Reporting division after I completed my ICAEW examinations. My core responsibilities included consolidating the Group’s performance for presentation to the management team and announcement of results in Bursa Malaysia in compliance with the listing requirement. I am happy that I have built my reporting skills during the initial years as it is a fundamental skill for an accountant for future career progression.

From the Group Reporting team, I moved on to the Operations Finance under the Theme Park division and Casino Division before my secondment to Genting UK Casinos. My current role as the Operations Finance Manager for London includes analysing business performance, developing useful business intelligence tools for managing risks and identifying potential business opportunities.

A professional accounting qualification is important for future career progression. Selecting the right employer is equally important as it will transform your career into a rewarding one, in terms of your personal development and exposure.