Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Telenor, ACCA re-kindle relationship

Telenor, ACCA re-kindle relationship

Telenor Pakistan Pvt Ltd has climbed up the ACCA professional ladder, by gaining a higher ACCA Approved Employer status. With this re-kindling of partnership, Telenor proves it mettle as a dynamic organisation working for the benefit, and continuous professional advancement of its employees. 'The experience that the ACCA trainees achieve within Telenor, coupled with an ethics module provides an exceptional platform for professionals to excel in their careers', said Mr Arif Masud Mirza, Head of ACCA Pakistan, in a ceremony held for awarding the Platinum level Approved Employer status to Telenor.

Also present at the ceremony was Mr Karl Erik Broten, Chief Financial Officer, Mr Murtaza Ali, Director Financial Control and Mr Naushad H. Javaid, Director People Excellence. Lauding ACCA, Mr Broten commented, 'Telenor and ACCA Pakistan share common values and a commitment to help employees gain excellence in their educational and professional careers. We have a large pool of ACCA members, trainees working in different finance and audit functions across Telenor Pakistan who are an asset to the organisation. We are committed to furthering our relationship with ACCA and offer our sincere gratitude for recognising Telenor as an Approved Employer with higher status.'

Mr Mirza appreciating the initiative of Telenor further added, 'ACCA's values of opportunity, innovation, diversity, accountability and integrity are incumbent to developing fruitful linkages within the corporate sector.'