Ali Mirza, a sincere employee worked with a Big Four accounting firm before moving to Laungan Suara Merdu Sdn. Bhd., a music recording company. You had an opportunity to sit down with him and learn...

Ali Mirza, a sincere employee worked with a Big Four accounting firm before moving to Laungan Suara Merdu Sdn. Bhd., a music recording company. You had an opportunity to sit down with him and learn about his involvement as a financial manager. “I arrive in the office around 8:30 am and begin my day by organizing my priorities based on regulatory and project deadlines, and reviewing email. The roles and responsibilities can change from one organization to the other, but specifically, our purpose, authority and responsibility are formally defined in the wealth maximization goal charter.
I start working on the tasks given for continuously four hours. Feeling that I have completed my work, I want for little rewards and get up from my chair, drink tea and have a quick chat. As usual, when I’m back, I check the mail and reply to them. I participate in client meetings to discuss investment decisions and dividend policy. I also attend internal staff meetings to go over work status and discuss areas that can be addressed by continuing professional development. I must effectively manage the
financing activity to ensure it adds value to the organization.”

Discuss FIVE (5) functions of financial manager that make Ali Mirza as a sincere employee in the efforts to achieve the firm’s goal.