General Ledger Analyst Cover Letter

I would like to submit my application for the general ledger analyst opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for analysis, insight, and reconciliation of acquisitions, lease accounting, restructuring activities, impairment analysis, and other requests from senior management.

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

• High standard of verbal and written communications skills in English
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment and experience with Oracle, Hyperion, MS Query and/or Noetix preferred
• BS/BA in related Accounting, Finance or related field
• Knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of particular area of specialization
• Provide general guidance to lower level support staff
• Primarily intra-organizational contacts and some external contacts
• Good background in Excel (Knowledge, experience and application)
• Knowledge and experience on handling accounting systems (SAP)

In response to your job posting for general ledger analyst, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for financial support to the Sales organization including financial modeling for commercial agreements and pricing for software sales, develop quarterly bookings forecasts, become a proactive and trusted advisor to the business, and mitigate risk between business goals and accounting principles and controls.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted firm policies and procedures
• Research, follow up and resolve any accounting issues
• Work as a team to achieve Service Level Agreement for the process and individual targets
• Ensure compliance with applicable policies and procedures, Federal and Provincial regulations and guidelines and contractual requirements
• Support the identification and integration of any new technology like SAP, Blackline, (including the enhancement of platforms for Collections, Finance & Accounting and Billing functions)
• Working knowledge of accepted accounting practices and principles
• Willingness to continuously learn, upgrade skills and stay relevant to business demands
• Organized, detail oriented, flexible, self-starter & highly motivated

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

Previously, I was responsible for accounting support in a shared service environment to a variety of business groups and units including both corporate client groups and manufacturing sites.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Chartered accountant/ACCA certificate is an advantage
• Knowledgeable in Excel - formulas, pivot tables, V-lookups
• Working experience in General Accounting, Fixed Assets, Balance Sheet reconciliations
• German and/or French is an advantage
• Previous real estate accounting experience
• Experience in fixed asset and general ledger is preferred
• High standard of verbal and written communications skills
• Proficiency in Excel macros development

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for guidance and implement best practices:Work on various CAX neighborhood pods to identify and implement requirements as it relates to business, compliance and /or regulations regarding accounting and general ledger practices; to ensure financial and regulatory conformance.

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:

• TECHNICAL SKILLS –Strong knowledge of Excel
• Has to be able to focus on tasks and meet daily, weekly, monthly deadlines
• Adhere to all company and departmental safety policies and procedures and ensure a safe work environment
• Previous accounting experience/studies in particular Intercompany Accounting
• Strong knowledge of general accounting and bookkeeping concepts and internal controls
• Point of contact with local Market in case of allocation charges, adjustments
• Perform financial operational reconciliations including balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow analysis
• Perform monthly account reconciliations in a timely and accurate manner

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the general ledger analyst position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for advisory support and guidance for any accounting & taxes matters to agencies and other SSC teams.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Strong understanding of core finance business processes
• Experience with Aderant and SAP preferred
• The job holder will complete activities contributing to the provision of regional Financial & Management Accounting services
• Strong knowledge of the General Ledger process
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft applications preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with team members and regional leads and upper management
• CA (inter)/MBA Finance handling APAC region will be preferred
• Should have handled indirect taxation, ST, GST