My Work My Education: Matthew Pulakkavil

published by Asianpost on Fri, 04/21/2006 - 21:45

Mathew Pulakkavil


Age: 31


Occupation: Controller


Company name: CSAV Agency Ltd.


Years at position: Four years


Hours worked each week (average): 45-50


Salary range in the industry: $30,000-$40,000 entry level, $60,000-$90,000 management level


Salary potential in the industry: Same


Best part of your job: Dealing with various sources of information or problems and helping to piece together a concrete solution.

 

Working with financial results to optimize and further enhance targeted performance areas.

 

Working with teams to direct the company towards fulfilling its goals.

 

Other possible career choices with your educational background:

General Managers, Production Managers, Human Resource Managers, Accountants, Consultants.

EDUCATION


Degree(s): CMA Designation, Diploma in Financial Management


School: CMA Society of BC, British Columbia Institute of Technology


Grad year: 1998 / 1995


Length of program: Three years above BCIT Diploma, BCIT diploma - two years.


Did your school provide any work placement? If so, where and how long?

Not from BCIT, the CMA Designation requires students to also be working full time along with completing the education element. But BCIT and CMA both have employment websites and placements available.

 

Advice - What kind of advice can you give to students who are considering a career in your field?

You don’t have to love numbers but rather you should be a peoples' person, whom at the same time thrives on challenges.

 

Starting at a junior accounting position within a medium sized company will help lay the solid foundation for the required experience to further lead you into middle / senior accounting or management roles.

 

Having diversified accounting work experience backed by an accounting designation is what employers look for in key positions. Think and be positive, it affects everyone you interact with.

LIFESTYLE


Favourite recreational activity: Gardening


Upcoming vacation plans: Possible road trip to Calgary / Edmonton


In five years, I see myself enjoying (both professionally and personally)…. Professionally – enjoying the career path that I’m in and contributing with as much positive, constructive efforts towards the company’s goals.


Personally – enjoy spending time with my family and watching the children grow, learn and develop. Also, playing volleyball and picking up some new gardening tips.

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