Manager, Financial Control Cover Letter

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

Previously, I was responsible for accounting advice and support to business on new or complex transactions, restructuring, and implementation of new financial reporting requirements.

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:

• Substantial experience in banking/financial industry
• Knowledge of financial reporting and accounting process is highly desirable
• Strong organizational skills and deadline-oriented
• Independent thinker, able to voice opinions and present arguments of building sustainable working relationships with peers in the organization
• Prior strong experience in both finance systems and of best practice in finance and accounting processes, preferably in a MNC environment, with good working knowledge of life insurance business operations and support technology highly desirable
• Production of Noncore Balance Sheet and commentary
• Strong compliance and internal controls experience – either through formal qualification or experience – and a willingness to ensure maintenance of an up to date technical awareness of relevant US GAAP, corporate governance and tax issues
• Strong time manager – clearly able to identify priorities, respond to stakeholders professionally and manage communications clearly at all times

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for analytical support on complex analysis with a financial component and for complex financial transactions, including PRIs.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Big 4 articles with exposure to treasury and hedging an advantage
• FMCG experience an advantage
• Experience at a managerial level
• Interpersonal skills sufficient to support, advise and influence directors and managers from different parts of the business whilst providing strong financial and internal control where necessary
• Strong IT literacy with good MS Excel and MS Word skills and a solid understanding of accounting software principles and user administration skills
• Sound SAP knowledge an advantage
• Sound knowledge of accounting principles, controls and procedures
• Experience with preparing and reviewing management accounts and statutory financial statements

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

Previously, I was responsible for timely and accurate monthly management reports and financial analysis for RBC DS Retail and DS Insurance.

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

• Impeccable personal integrity
• Proactive and confident in identifying problems and offering solutions
• Assertive in resolving issues, but positive and constructive at all times
• Systematic and control-focused approach to quality of own work and that of others
• Ambitious, keen to take responsibility and to progress through the ranks
• Team player, and capable of representing Finance across EA and externally
• Manage complexity and contradictions with resilience and tenacity
• Have a relevant financial qualification (ACA, ACCA or IIA) with sufficient post qualification experience

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for business, financial analytics, modeling and other requirements as assigned that covers actual, planning, forecasting, and disclosure requirements for Global RBC Insurance.

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:

• Relevant working experience combining IT and finance, such as security of operations and accounting
• Knowledge of COBIT/COSO framework, ISO and ITIL
• Fluent in English and Norwegian, both oral and written
• Current active Security Clearance or higher
• Experience in financial planning and analytics
• Excellent leadership, communication, analytical and project management skills
• Advanced knowledge in Internal Controls with strong experience in Audit (internal or external)
• Strong knowledge of FDICIA, SOX requirements and PCAOB standards

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

Previously, I was responsible for support of business, financial analytics, modeling and other requirements as assigned that covers actual, planning, forecasting, and disclosure requirements for Global RBC Insurance.

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 exposure to Costing / Pricing, Budgeting / Forecasting
• Strong professional experience in Finance roles, particularly in control functions
• Demonstrated experience with statutory and regulatory accounting within a banking/insurance environment, experience with traded financial instruments strongly preferred
• Experience developing, managing and selling the financial investment needed for proposed projects/products to senior leadership
• Experience evaluating and providing fact based recommendations for acquisition and partnership opportunities to expand business reach and grow revenue
• Experience managing SaaS products
• Management of staff, including planning and coordinating priorities and deliverables for the MLL finance team
• Extensive experience in Finance roles and with significant experience in Markets