Manager, Financial Accounting Cover Letter

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for accounting support to countries in the Asia Pacific region- Prepare local financial statements in accordance with local GAAP- Comply with country legal and statutory reporting requirements- Provide advice and counsel to management on US and country Generally Accepted Accounting Practices and guidelines- Perform self inspection on work areas and implement measures to ensure compliance with IBM accounting and country practices and guidelines.Requirements :-Candidates must possess at least a Bachelor's Degree in Finance/ Accounting/ Banking/ Economics, Commerce, Business Studies/ Administration/ Management (Major in Finance or Accounting will be added advantages) -Excellent academic achievement with an equivalent First Class Honours degree or a strong Second Class Upper Honours.

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

• Knowledge of Oracle Financials and Equity Edge preferred
• Proficient in US GAAP
• Working knowledge of capital markets including derivatives
• Knowledge / Understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Accounting
• Certified Public Accounting (CPA) designation
• Bank accounting or bank audit experience
• PeopleSoft Financials system experience
• BS/BA or Masters in Accounting

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for guidance on recording unusual transactions in accordance with GAAP accounting standards.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP accounting and reporting
• Meaningful experience working, preparing, and consolidated financial statements
• Extensive knowledge and proficiency of Microsoft Excel
• SAP experience is preferred or experience with other global financial systems
• Demonstration of diligence and self-motivation with strong attention to detail skills
• Knowledge of IFRS and successful implementation of business accounting solutions
• Driven, self-motivated and team oriented
• Thorough and diligent in approach to tasks

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for technical expertise to ensure accurate tax booking/accounting for IFRS and local GAAP.

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

• Expertise in spreadsheet, database, and word processing applications, and experience in the design and implementation of financial applications
• Strong commercial acumen and market awareness and
• Public accounting and/or financial services industry accounting experience preferred
• Significant technical accounting knowledge related to a range of accounting topics such as mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, derivatives, revenue recognition, restructuring, securitizations, foreign currency, fair value measurements, pensions
• Oversee the day-to-day functional supervision of a team of 11, including the review and approval of payments
• Work collaboratively with internal teams with a focus on enhancing processes and systems supporting expense management and reporting, through the introduction of automation and other process efficiencies
• Oversee the investment-related expense processes, including the quarterly intercompany allocations
• Manage accounting functions including maintenance and reconciliations of general ledger, accounts payable and fixed assets accounting

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for oversight and support to local accounting teams in recording local GAAP adjustments.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Exposure to Merger and Acquisition due diligence activity
• Work extended hours, as needed, to accommodate business demand
• Preferred - Experience in an ambulatory care setting
• Mix of public company and Big 4 audit experience preferred
• Previous SSC experience preferred
• Prior mortgage banking or financial services experience preferred
• Exposure with revenue recognition complexities in a capital sales and leasing business
• Exposure within SOX and full scope external audit of publicly held company driving excellence in Internal controls and compliance

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for expert technical accounting insight into application of new accounting standards to various UL businesses.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Proficiency in PC applications such as Outlook, Excel, Access and Word
• Proficiency in use of Excel and other Microsoft Office software applications
• Agile to change
• Extensive experience in managing financial reporting processes
• Proficient MS Access and Excel skills
• Knowledge of best practices in field all relevant federal, state, and local rules, regulations, and programs/policies for meeting sponsored project compliance
• Instructional, training, and teambuilding skills to strengthen and cultivate relationships
• Writes and presents information in a clear and concise way