Our last candidate for Spring Agora Bergamo is Ivan Cvetkovic from AEGEE-Nis, who is running for the position remained vacant dung the last Autumn Agora in the Audit Commission. He is a student of Economics and currently covering the position of Audit Commission subcommissioner. Here is what he said to us…
The AEGEEan: Please introduce yourself.
Ivan: My name is Ivan Cvetkovic and I am a student of Economics at the University of Nis, Serbia. Twice in a row, I was named the best student of my generation. Apart from that, I am working and have worked on many projects aimed at community development and the advancement of the young people’s position in Serbia.
Which of the experiences you had do you find the most relevant to the position you are going to cover?
To me, except from the fact that I am doing my bachelor degree in Accounting, auditing and financial management, my most valuable experience for this position is being a Job Shadower. I have learned a lot, acquired practical knowledge, which is imperative for this profession. First and foremost, auditing is a practical skill and then a theory, not the other way around.
If you have to choose, what would be the main point of your program?
The main part of my program would be supporting locals with submitting their reports correctly and on time. This way the legality and good business ethics are ensured. Together with my team, we will put emphasis on educating treasurers through skype meetings, and also making a web application, which will consist of hands-on instructions for making financial reports.
You have been a subcommissioner for quite a few months. What are the insights of the work of the Audit commission that we should know?
I have to say that I am very pleased with the cooperation and the way of communication between the members of the audit commission and the subcommissioners. We are working as a team and everything is going smoothly. I have learned how to practically audit financial reports, what to pay extra attention to, how to act in the situations when a mistake (intentional or unintentional) is found.
You want to create web applications, what does it mean? What kind of applications?
The application is something that is intended to simplify and explain the whole financial report submission better. It will contain hands-on information, as well as practical examples. We will also try to do a step by step process, in which the user will be guided “step by step” through the whole process. I am sure that it will simplify the whole concept.
When would you start the Skype meeting with the locals treasures?
The first thing on the agenda will be the application. The skype meetings will be held every second week starting 3 months before the deadline for financial reports submission.
You said that locals often don’t fully understand the importance of the Financial Report. Explain in a few words, why it is important to draft (a part for the obvious antenna criteria)?
The financial reports are important, because that is a way in which our organisation informs and ensures stakeholders, that everything we do is legal and socially beneficial. Members and Job Shadowers of the Audit Commission have the responsibility to monitor the operations of AEGEE-Europe, working groups, locals and events, with the aim of making sure that ethics, moral and legality remain core principles of the organization as a whole. In that way, our organization retains the confidence and trust of all our stakeholders (EU, global, national, local partners, students, universities).
There is another candidate for a position in the Audit Commission. Why should people vote for you?
I am sure that the other candidate will approach the duties of an Audit commissioner with the professionalism too. It is true, that he possesses more experience in the Aegee than me. However, through my involvement in other organizations, I have acquired the necessary state of mind to be in a position with so much responsibility. Apart from the experience and theoretical knowledge, the crucial part will be the commitment and hard work. Making an application is a special task, which is individual itselfP, not to mention the other responsibilities of AC members. I promise to give my all and to fulfil all the expectations.
Written by Erika Bettin, AEGEE-Verona