¶ … Finance Director in a Reputable Organization A couple of weeks ago, I came across a poster in a gift shop that read: "you cannot run away from your destiny!" I couldn't agree more. Deep down, I have this great conviction that I was destined to be a Finance Director in a reputable organization.

I developed a liking for things monetary at a very early age. When I was only 6 years old, I used to have a small jar of coins that I hid under my bed. This was my 'savings account' and every coin I got (mostly solicited handouts from family members) went into the jar. Every day, before going to bed, I would pour out the contents of the jar on my bed and take stock of the number of coins I had. Looking back, I guess I was slowly honing (albeit subconsciously) the prerequisite cash management skills I would need to succeed as a Finance Director years later.

Over time, I have had a rare opportunity of interacting with a number of people in the field of finance. One individual who has enabled me to gain an even...

Previously, he served as the Finance Director of one of the leading banks in the country. My interaction with him has offered me a glimpse of what it would be like to work as a Finance Director in a large organization. I must say that his description of the roles, challenges, and benefits that come with the position has somewhat intrigued me. Although, the position has its own unique challenges, I feel I would be most comfortable playing the role of Finance Director in a reputable organization than I would be playing any other role. In the final analysis, my interaction with professionals in this field has only further ignited my desire to become a Finance Director in a reputable organization.
To further familiarize myself with the duties and responsibilities of Financial Directors, I have in the past conducted significant research on the same. I have also conducted research on the skills and qualifications necessary to succeed in…