MY GOAL

“To become a Finance controller (FC) in a multinational corporation within the next 7 years by leveraging my MBA and Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) qualifications to gain diverse experience, develop strong leadership skills, and continuously expand my finance and business strategy knowledge.”

SPECIFIC

MEASURABLE

ACHIEVABLE

REALISTIC

TIME-BOUND

Becoming FC. Develop to achieve -

• Complete MBA & CPA

• Leadership skills

Monitor professional & academic goals.

Obtain relevant experience by performing appropriate jobs.

Align with my previous work experience and educational qualifications.

Overall, Within 7 years. Intermediate goals to achieve MBA and CPA.

Analysis

A SWOT analysis is beneficial for understanding oneself, planning a career path, developing academic and professional skills, and adapting to necessary changes.

STRENGTH

▸ Wealth of experience working for groups of companies and multinational corporations.

▸ Academic qualifications from the National Accounting body in Sri Lanka.

▸ Recognized MBA from UCW.

▸ Aspiration to achieve professional goals in Canada.

▸ Gained analytical, critical thinking, and communication skills in different industries.

▸ Provide leadership skills

▸ Support from my partner for career development.

WEAKNESSES

▸ Non-availability of work experience in the Canadian market.

▸ Limitation in time management when increasing family commitments.

▸ Limited network outside of the Sri Lankan community.

▸ Occasionally requiring mentoring and guidance to regain focus.

▸ Hesitation is speaking in front of a gathering.

OPPORTUNITIES

▸ Strong network within the Sri Lankan community.

▸ Clear career path in the accounting field in Canada.

▸ Remote working opportunities.

▸ Access to a wide range of materials and resources for continuous learning.

▸ Gaining exemptions for CPA studies based on my current experience.

▸ Moderate demanding job in Canada.

THREATS

▸ Competition with other accounting professionals from different backgrounds.

▸ Changes in political policies and procedures would have a negative impact on international students.

▸ Non-availability of easy access to the Canadian job market.

▸ Negative effect on economic recessions.