When Jaimy van Oord joined Moore DRV as an audit assistant in 2018, he was immediately given the opportunity to further develop himself. He was allowed to participate in the *Audit Young Profs Program*, a development program for assistants in the audit practice that combines professional knowledge with soft skills. Now, as a supervisor audit in the Brabant audit team, Jaimy says the program has been highly valuable for him. With future development in mind, he strongly recommends ASSET members consider working at Moore DRV. Read this interview to find out why.
What did the development program at Moore DRV entail?
“The program consisted of two sessions per year. We followed lessons and worked through cases with an actor. We could bring in real situations we encountered in practice, and the actor would role-play them so we could practice handling them. For example, the actor would play the role of a frustrated client, and you had to show how you would handle the situation. We would then discuss how it went and what could have been done better. It gave me tools to communicate effectively – even when a client is uncooperative.”
Was there also theory involved?
“Yes! I also found the theoretical sessions interesting. At school, you learn a lot of theory that you can’t immediately apply. But everything we learned here was directly related to what we were actually doing as assistants. It was immediately practical. Often, it was about Moore DRV’s audit approach. Internal staff, such as managers and specialists, helped us master that approach during the sessions.”
What makes working at Moore DRV enjoyable?
“The way we audit numbers at Moore DRV is truly unique. We don’t do random sampling, like many other accounting firms, but work in a highly risk-based manner. We carefully consider what we are actually going to audit. If we see an irregular item in the financial statements, like an invoice that has been outstanding for 70 days, we zoom in on that specifically. It keeps the work challenging, varied, and interesting!”
But are you only working on files?
“No, definitely not. We also always visit our clients to discuss the process and have a chat with employees and the director. That way, we really get to know the business, understand what they do, and get a much better feel for the numbers. I think that’s one of the biggest advantages of working in the ‘real economy’: with SME companies, you’re often sitting down directly with the entrepreneur.”
How did the program end?
“We wrapped up the Young Audit Profs Program with all participants by going bowling and having a nice meal together. That’s typical Moore DRV.”
Why is that typical Moore DRV? Is it always so sociable?
“We have really fun colleagues and often do things together. We’ve previously gone for a weekend trip to Ghent, played padel in the evening, or gone on a ski trip, for example. We have a very close-knit and young team, with many colleagues in their twenties and thirties. But even the managers and partners are very approachable. You can always ask them anything, and even if you just drop by to ask how their weekend was, they’re happy to take the time to chat. From what I hear from my former classmates, that’s not always the case at other firms.”
What are your ambitions within Moore DRV?
“Where I hope to be in a few years? That’s hard to say. For now, there’s still a lot to learn here, and I see plenty of room for continued growth. I haven’t mapped out my career completely, but I mostly hope to stay healthy and continue enjoying my work. If that’s the case, I think I’ll be happy here for quite a few more years. And what position I’ll be in by then, I’ll see when the time comes.”
Do you have questions about internship or job opportunities at Moore DRV? Contact one of our recruiters via email at info@werkenbijmooredrv.nl or WhatsApp at +31 88 460 6988.
