Analyst, External Reporting Cover Letter

Please consider me for the analyst, external reporting opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for the overall governance, standards and technical accounting guidance supporting SEC reporting, consolidations and corporate accounting.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Strong knowledge of Invested Assets and financial markets
• Accounting Designation (CA, CPA, CGA, CMA)
• Executes processes and controls necessary for the preparation of GAAP financial statement
• Partner with accounting, other finance teams, legal and business partners in identifying changes in the business or other items with potential financial reporting impact
• Manage internal and external reviews of all financial statements (subject matter experts, legal, senior management, disclosure committee, auditors)
• Work with external auditors throughout the financial statement preparation process
• Communicate these changes to management, business partners (ie, internal and external audit, treasury, compliance and legal, etc) to ensure appropriate discussion and execution of requisite actions
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and quarterly and annual financial reporting requirements

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the analyst, external reporting position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for requested documentation regarding financial statements and accounting treatment for specific transactions to assist and support SEC reporting.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Ensure efficient Query resolution on submitted returns
• Where compliance or process breakdowns occur being involved in the root cause analyses and mitigating process fixes and controls
• Motivate and coach staff to promote effective teamwork and ensure the continuous improvement of working practices and procedures
• Provide stakeholders with timely information regarding performance review process
• Benefit Plan reporting experience
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles including Statutory, US GAAP and IFRS
• Prior experience preparing 10-Ks and 10-Qs, preferred
• Strong attention to detail, prioritization and multitasking skills

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the analyst, external reporting position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for support for SEC accounting group, assisting with quarterly and annual financial statement preparation.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• A current CPA licensure is preferred
• BS is accounting or finance
• Big 4/Regional Public accounting experience is strongly preferred
• Proven advanced written communication and executive writing skills
• Professional accounting designation (CPA/CA/CMA/CGA) or MBA specialized in Accounting/Finance would be an asset
• Understanding of and interest in Capital Markets and Wealth and Asset Management
• Basic knowledge of US GAAP accounting
• Knowledge of SEC requirements and experience with preparation of SEC filings

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the analyst, external reporting position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for accounting guidance and feedback as initiatives are being developed to ensure that Business Development leadership and the VP, Corporate Controller and CFO understand the accounting and financial reporting ramifications of potential transactions.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Solid analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills
• Team spirit and commitment to continuous quality improvement
• Working knowledge of Workiva, Hyperion Financial Management, and PeopleSoft is considered an asset
• Demonstrated experience in a similar Senior Analyst External Reporting role
• Demonstrated expertise in Financial, Management and Statutory reporting
• Prior Financial Audit experience from a big 4 environment would be ideal
• To support the management of the external reporting team ensuring that the workflow is dealt with in an effective and efficient manner
• To personally control a more complex administration process within external reporting to provide data owners and stakeholders with a risk controlled, efficient and cost effective service

I would like to submit my application for the analyst, external reporting opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for expertise in resolving technical accounting and financial problems and/or issues, develops recommendations, and presents them to senior management.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Qualified for CPA license
• Auditing experience from a Big 4 accounting firm is highly preferred
• CPA and MBA or interest in obtaining both
• Plant accounting experience
• To provide support to more complex administration process within external reporting to provide data owners and stakeholders with a risk controlled, efficient and cost effective service
• Ensuring the process is documented and understood in detail, including upstream and downstream impacts and implications, and sufficient information is provided on how to execute the process
• Participate in Finance initiatives to drive continuous process improvements
• Regulatory reporting background will be an advantage