W6 Day 28 of Nana's Internship

Week 6 Day 28 (14 May 2025)

Activity

- Continued with the pending task I paused last week. I asked Ms. Chan again to confirm whether the notes I had taken were correct.

- Accompanied Mr. Lim to Telekom Malaysia to check the status update regarding the technician visit for maintaining the office phone main line and hunting line.

- After returning to the office, I rechecked and amended the purchase transactions by cross-referencing them with the supplier data I had keyed into Excel last week.

- Communicated with the client to request the missing supporting documents needed to complete the record.

Key Learning

- Reinforced the importance of double-checking notes and prior work to ensure accuracy.

- Learned to cross-verify supplier transactions to prevent errors in purchase records.

- Gained insight into how external communications (e.g., with service providers like Telekom) are part of an accountant’s broader administrative responsibilities.

- Improved communication skills when requesting missing documents from clients.

 

Reflection

Today was a meaningful and fulfilling day. In the morning, I clarified some confusion with Ms. Chan regarding how to match certain amounts in the records. For example, I learned that the total amount a client pays through online banking to a supplier must match the purchase amount stated in the invoice. This kind of cross-checking is crucial for maintaining accuracy, and I’m glad I confirmed it instead of assuming.

 

Later, Mr. Lim assigned me to go speak directly with the Telekom Malaysia staff to get an update on the technician appointment for our office’s phone line. Although it might seem like a simple task, I felt a strong sense of responsibility carrying it out independently. During the car ride, Mr. Lim also shared a lot of valuable life advice that really stuck with me. He talked about how important it is to have goals in life — that while most of us work to earn money, we should also aim to work smart and maintain a healthy work-life balance. He reminded me that entertainment and progress can go hand in hand, and that life is short, so we should pursue things we’re truly passionate about. His words were both inspiring and grounding. What made the day even more special was receiving positive feedback from Mr. Lim — it gave me a real sense of encouragement and recognition. It made me happy and motivated me to keep improving and learning.

 

After returning to the office, I went back to the task I had started earlier. I carefully cross-checked each purchase transaction against the supplier records, and I was finally able to get everything to tally. This gave me a renewed sense of confidence and motivation. Seeing the results of my effort come together was a reminder that persistence pays off, and it made me even more eager to take on new challenges in the days ahead.