INTHEBLACK April 2022 - Magazine - Page 51
ONE PIECE OF ADVICE
“Have interests outside of work
to keep yourself balanced. In
my case, that’s playing tennis
with friends regularly and
supporting my children’s pursuit
of competitive sport.”
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“Some of my peers were at times too hung
up on the next promotion.
“I’d say, just look at ways to get better at
your current role.
“Your management and stakeholders will
eventually see that you have outgrown it and
give you more responsibility, or you would
also be in consideration when another
opportunity arises.”
Further education has also played its part in
Hartono’s career journey. He holds an MBA
with the Alliance Manchester Business School
as well as a diploma in regulatory compliance,
and is currently undertaking a diploma in
financial crimes compliance.
As the years roll by, however, Hartono says
that understanding people and appreciating
cultural differences are perhaps more
important than any certificate.
“As CPAs, it’s in our DNA to ensure strong
controls and governance processes are put
in place, but when you go through the ranks,
it’s pretty clear – you need to have an agile
mindset and good working relationships
with people both inside and outside your
organisation.”
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