It was really hard work for all concerned, the logistics proved to be a nightmare. I have to mention the bureau’s month-long coverage of the 2010 Soccer World Cup as an event all of us will remember. This becomes really frustrating for me, but like everything else, I find ways to work around it. I often find myself in a situation where I am unable to finalise a job because I need third party input. I enjoy the fact that I have no idea what my day will be like and that I must always be prepared to face the challenge as it surfaces. I am faced with anything that needs to be done to ensure the bureau runs smoothly and the staff have the resources to function efficiently. The second half of my job title means that the entire admin responsibility falls under my portfolio: anything from arranging a driver, to following up on travel arrangements with the travel agent to arranging visas at very short notice. I’m always on the lookout for competitive pricing for services. I must make sure all suppliers are paid timeously.

My primary task is that of being the accountant, and all related financial responsibilities. I have also completed various accounting-related refresher courses since then. I completed Practical Accounting & Accounting I & II at Damelin. Either that or living out my parents’ dream of me becoming a nurse! We tend to excel at the things we enjoy doing so I kind of knew that I would be crunching figures for a living. Why did you choose this profession? My favourite subjects in school were Mathematics, Accountancy and Biology.

Tasks of an office manager