W14 Day 67 of Nana's Internship
Activity
- Communicated with a client to inquire about their bank statement.
- Amended transaction records involving payments made through the drawing account.
- Corrected mistakes in the KWSP and PERKESO forms, where I had previously entered the wrong IC number. I also learned that such government forms must not be printed double-sided.
- Passed documents to the person in charge of oath stamping and GDEX courier, helping to cover the responsibilities of a colleague who was absent.
Key Learning
- Gained a deeper understanding of handling drawing accounts in personal/business finances.
- Learned the technical requirements for submitting statutory forms to government agencies.
- Experienced how teamwork and multitasking play a role in office environments when covering for absent colleagues.
Reflection
Today
was filled with multiple corrections and follow-ups, and honestly, I felt quite
tired from having to amend the same account work over and over again especially
for just one client. I had to re-check the drawing account transaction, and
after further clarification, I realized that I mistakenly used the wrong
account code. Initially, I thought drawing accounts code should begin with 3000, but
I learned that they actually start from 1000 after i confirmed with my senior. If we use 3000, we will need to
make journal entry adjustments at the end to carry forward the drawing amount which
is not the standard practice for this client’s record. Making such amendments
again was a bit frustrating, but at the same time, it reminded me that mistakes
are part of the learning process. Each error gives me a better understanding of
how detailed and structured accounting really is.
Another
important moment was when I corrected a mistake I made on the KWSP and PERKESO
registration forms. I had keyed in the wrong IC number, and I also didn’t know
that these documents must never be printed double-sided. It was a bit
embarrassing, but also a strong reminder that government-related documents are
very strict with format and detail. This mistake pushed me to be more careful
next time and double-check everything before submission. Lastly, I helped cover
for a colleague by handling document submission for oath stamping and GDEX
delivery. It was outside my usual tasks, but I actually felt glad to step up. I
realized that in a real working environment, being helpful and willing to take
on different responsibilities builds trust and teamwork. Despite the small
setbacks today, I learned a lot and felt like I’m slowly becoming more capable
and reliable.
