Staff Spotlight

Meet Shaantini, our Account Assistant from Finance Department!

How long have you been working for SAFYC?

I am part of the Finance team for 3 years and counting. I started back in 2019.

What is your role in the Finance department of the Club?

I am an Account Assistant (Accounts Receivable). I mostly monitor and facilitate the recording of incoming payments and checking transactions for SOAs. I also process requests for GIRO applications and Credit Card enrollments for member's payments. I deal mostly with member's accounts.

What aspect of your role do you enjoy the most?

Versatility of being able to do a variety of tasks. I am not confined in one task hence I can also learn a lot about new processes and procedures. This also gives me the opportunity to continuously expand my knowledge and skills to contribute to my role.

Do you have a bucket list? Can you mention a few items you have done from your list?

So far I don't have anything on my bucket list as I try to go with the flow and not constraint my goals to a particular list. Any interesting facts about you e.g. what’s one thing most people don’t know about you?

I'm easy going with new environment & people. I can easily adapt to different environments and different attitudes of people. This is particularly helpful since I also deal with a lot of different cases that I encounter with regards to accounts and billings.

Do you have a personal mantra or a favorite quote you want to share to our readers?

One of my favorite mantra goes like this "Follow your own star". All of us who follow our own star begin each day knowing we are in our own path of growth. If you understand your purpose then you can be who you truly are. And if you are somehow lost, following your own star will get you back on track.

What’s something you want to do/ explore this year that you’ve never done before?

I want to travel to a lot of different countries. I love exploring new places and would love to be able to travel again when I can. Hopefully this will be possible soon with the easing of travel restrictions internationally.

If you were to be given a super power of your choice, what would it be and why?

If I will be given a super power, I'll choose the ability to go back in time. First I'll rectify my mistakes. Second, I'll do whatever I need for my future to turn out how I want it to be and lastly, I'll try to get back what I've lost from my mistakes .

Use 3 words to describe yourself for people who do not know a thing about you?

A people-person :)

What do you enjoy doing when you are not working? What kinds of hobbies and interests do you have outside of work?

I love cooking, so most of the time I try to cook a variety dishes and try to explore different cuisines and recipes. I enjoy it as I can also get creative and not be restrained to a particular set of rules as there is freedom in cooking. Cooking is also a calming activity and it brings people closer when it is done with a loved one.

Shaantini with her colleagues during the Annual General Meeting in November 2021.