Financial Accounting Cover Letter

Please consider me for the financial accounting opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for a source of internal control expertise to this and other accounting organizations and processes within Global Business Services, and drive a strong internal control culture within the organization.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office (Excel and Word)
• State public utility financial reporting experience
• Experience with Lawson financial software, particularly the G/L module
• Experience with foreign currency exchange accounting
• Wdesk (Workiva)
• Active English knowledge both written and oral
• Develops financial strategy for supported operating companies
• Team orientated nature

In response to your job posting for financial accounting, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for technical guidance; advise and training to our Corporate and Regional Finance teams on any existing or future changes in accounting standards and requirements under US GAAP.

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

• Reasonable amount of travel visiting accounting teams globally
• Knowledgeable in compliance with the standard concepts, practices, and procedures of GAAP other company policies and procedures
• Background in accounting with monthly close processes and consolidations
• Experience with consolidation and foreign currency exchange/transactions
• Working knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP)
• Coordinates the monthly and quarterly preparation of GAAP and Statutory financial information by the fourth business day
• Reviews and implements accounting rules and regulations
• Supervises and reviews corporate and consolidated accounting books and records

I am excited to be applying for the position of financial accounting. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for assurance and independent assessment to the Finance manager that financial control and accounting, and fraud control policies are consistent with the Group Management Framework and Functional Standards.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Excellent verbal, written communication skills are essential
• Proven listening and teamwork skills
• CA or CPA accounting qualification would be added advantaged
• Knowledge of Finance Modules in SAP would be added advantaged
• Familiarity with foreign currency, ICAO’s, Prebill, Flight Manager, and airport invoices
• Knowledge of general ledger setup and maintenance, fixed assets, contributions and pledges receivable
• Knowledge of UPMIFA for assistance in administration of the endowment
• Knowledge of DOL rules and regulations for the University’s Retirement Plan monitoring and compliance

I would like to submit my application for the financial accounting opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for sign off on IFRS/local GAAP account reconciliations and internal control topics.

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

• Professional qualification in finance (ACCA, ACA, CIMA) or equivalent
• Extensive technical financial accounting knowledge and expertise development through formal training and/or role experience
• Strong technical skills in both IFRS and FRS
• Significant experience of leading a team of diverse finance professionals on a global basis
• Knowledge and practice of business process management, finance operations and internal control processes
• Strong analytical mind-set and approach to problem solving
• Confident communicating and challenging across both finance and non-finance stakeholder groups
• Highly motivated, collaborative and outcome driven

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the financial accounting position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for analytics and accounting support in the development of hedging strategies under IFRS 9.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Oversees internal control documentation, monitoring and testing
• Manages monthly and quarterly GAAP benefit plans financials
• Coordinates account sign-off process for reporting units including monitoring monthly/quarterly sign-off completion and account review testing
• Functionally supervises all accounting personnel, ensuring their technical proficiency and development
• Participates in a wide variety of special projects and compiles reports as needed for executive management
• Performs other tasks as determined by business need
• Experience demonstrating proficiency of GAAP and/or STAT Accounting Standards
• Experience with financial reporting tools/databases preferred