Welcome to another post in the series where we interview each Canberra Bookkeeper working with us here at Trade Guardian.
We are publishing this series as a quick and fun way for you to get to know our wonderful crew, with a personal touch.
In the guest seat this time, we interview Eliane Maule!
The formal stuff…
What do you love about being a Canberra bookkeeper at Trade Guardian?
I love contributing to social development and the feeling that our work may make a difference in a client’s life. I like making things less complicated. I hope I am making a local business to become stronger, which in turn then helps our community.
What do clients love about the bookkeeping services you deliver for them?
I would say my passion for what I do and my dedication to deliver the best service I can. I am persistent and always do my best. I am proud to say I love what I do and this reflects in the quality of the job I deliver every single day.
What are your professional qualifications and where did you achieve them?
Accounting Degree – Uniasselvi – Blumenau – Brazil
Accounting Post-Graduation/Masters – Mackenzie – Sao Paulo – Brazil
Diploma of Accounting – AIPE – Sydney – Australia
Diploma of Business – CIT – Canberra – Australia
BAS Agent – Canberra – Australia
What three words would you use to describe your role?
Dedication, Discipline, and Persistence.
What does a typical day look like for you?
Have 5 min with God – Be grateful and say thanks for the day. Get to work. Catch up with Study. Check-in on emails (to catch up with family and friends overseas). Try to go to the Gym.
What is your favourite achievement to date, either personal or professional?
Worked in another country (Angola) where I could help the Public Health Department execute the annual budget to provide basic health services.
What professional skills are you most proud of? i.e. what do you best?
The capacity to research and constantly improve my knowledge.
If you could choose anyone, who would you pick as your mentor?
Tony Robbins – I love how he motivates and inspires people. I am currently reading “Unlimited Power”.
The fun stuff…
What gets you out of bed in the morning?
My passion to get to know new places and cultures.
What’s your most memorable face-palm moment?
When I parked my car but then it rolled and smashed into another stopped car. I had not engage the handbrake!
When was the last time you laughed so hard you almost cried, and why?
On one of my first days in Australia I was waiting at a green light to cross a street when I saw a dog sitting on the driver seat of the car. I said to my husband, “look the dog is driving the car” Haha! I forgot that in Australia you drive on the left side of the road. I laughed a lot.
What is your motto or personal mantra?
If you don’t start somewhere, then I assure you, you’re going nowhere
What’s your favourite blog or social media site?
I shouldn’t say Instagram…. How about a Health/Scientific blog?
What’s the most recent app you’ve downloaded but are yet to use?
Probably a health one.
Given a chance, who would you like to be for a day?N
Rachel Meghan Markle or Meghan, Duchess of Sussex. All right, basically Harry’s wife..hahaha!
What’s your favourite line from a film?
“It’s a funny thing coming home. Nothing changes. Everything looks the same, feels the same, even smells the same. You realize what’s changed, is you” – Eric Roth, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
What is your guilty pleasure?
Staying in my pajamas all-day
At which store would you like to max-out your credit card?
Definitely a travel agency.
What is something funny/quirky/interesting about you that most people wouldn’t expect?
A phobia of elevators or being a Brazilian who does not like Carnival or spicy food …..