What type of job are you looking for?
I am presently looking for a role as a financial manager but am willing to take on a role of an accounts assistant
What nationality are you?
British
What languages do you speak (and at what level)?
English is my native language but am currently study Swahili
What country or area are you looking to work in and why?
Mombasa as I recently had the privilege of doing volunteer work over there off and on over the last 9 months
What countries have you worked in?
England and Trinidad and Tobago
What countries do you have a visa to work in?
None currently
What field do you currently work in?
Financial management
What fields have you worked in before?
Veterinary nursing
What qualifications do you hold?
Qualified veterinary nurse AAT fully qualified CIMA Part qualified
Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why?
Skills as very little in my opinion can replace actual hands on experience
Describe the benefits of working with others
Sharing of experience, knowledge pool and developing a family away from home
Describe the benefits of working alone
Some people are more focused and get less distracted when allowed to work on their own, it does however sometimes prove not to be the best environment for all people
What was your worst working experience?
My worst working experience was returning a dog after its operation to the people I thought was its rightful owners. I learnt after that to check and double check things before going of head long into situations
What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career?
To learn from my mistakes so as not to repeat them
What unique skills do you have?
I am not sure that unique is the correct term but I am extremely flexible in the roles I have been fortunate enough to secure, job descriptions in my opinion should be just a guide line and not taken as an absolute
What would you consider as your 'dream job'?
A job where I was able to progress up my career ladder whilst staying with the same employer thus learning about the business from the bottom to the top
What are the most interesting aspects of your field?
The production of the financial records at the year end for the auditors inspection
Wjat are the least interesting aspects of your field?
analyzing staff expenses
Are you prepared to work long and sometimes hard hours
I am fortunate to be able to work flexible hours so it should not be a problem
How can potential employers contact you?
I can be reached on my mobile +00(44)7801821135 or via e-mail on ma.best@live.com