Accounting Control Cover Letter

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

Previously, I was responsible for strategic direction to implement enterprise Cost Accounting systems to support various cost capture efforts across business functions and portfolios.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Utilize an advanced knowledge of key internal control concepts to create, update, standardize and improve documentation of business processes and internal controls
• Implement global policies within the DCs that have been established by the Global DS2P team
• Good understanding of SAP, specifically in General Ledger accounting
• Previous experience of working within an accounting function
• Strong relationships with stakeholders
• Excellent customer service skills showing attention to detail and customer focus, actively seeks to understand client’s needs and priorities
• Takes a strategic view on advising clients, proactively identifying solutions
• Promotes mentoring and coaching and can realise the potential of others

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for the vision and manage the design of Finance IT systems developments for UK, US and Asian Trading to meet data processing, management information, reporting and control requirements and oversee the teams in specification writing, implementation & testing within the various book and accounting systems.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to convey and simplify complex issues for finance and non-finance staff at all levels
• Able to quickly identify issues, consider options & make recommendations
• Able to manage competing priorities and work to tight deadlines
• Strong analytical and data modelling experience
• Able to build networks to enhance effectiveness and share knowledge
• Awareness of the renewables sector is desirable, but not essential
• Requires strong computer skills including Excel
• Actively seeks new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal & informal channels of development

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for support to internal functions on the application, maintenance, and improvement of quality systems and department-specific processes.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Encourages a culture of innovation and inspires others to improve working methods of the team
• Previous experience of managing a team within a finance function
• Reconciling general ledger accounts against sub-ledger/system source data
• Participating in month-end cycle (journal entries, tie-outs, systems interface and analysis, and variance analysis
• Preparing monthly/quarterly financial reporting for management
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in the use of PC software tools for analysis, audits and reports
• Intermediate Excel and Access skills strongly preferred
• Excellent analytical capabilities and affinity for quantitative problem-solving

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for timely, high quality client service that meets or exceeds client expectations including coordinating the auditing of all required financial statements, related disclosures, and other client deliverables.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Good knowledge of SAP strongly preferred
• Experience with identifying and applying complex accounting treatment to business arrangements
• Experience with leading teams through transformational initiatives, process improvements, or shared services capabilities
• Experience with setting and delivering on organizational strategies
• Experience with SAP and/or Warehouse Management Systems
• Demonstrated command and application of US GAAP technical accounting concepts
• Successful experience operating in matrixed environment in large multinational corporation
• PC proficiency, specifically advanced in MS Excel

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for support for external and internal audit teams when they review Fixed Asset and AR Reserves functions.

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:

• Understanding of processes/accounting related to banking/financial services
• Good understanding of the commercial vehicle
• Sarbanes‐Oxley (“SOX”) experience, in a consulting role or as process‐level certifier
• CPA and/or Big 4 audit firm experience or experience reviewing internal controls
• Working knowledge of trust accounting systems or comparable application
• Retirement plan administration knowledge and experience
• Basic understanding of General ledger and related controls
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of accounting theory and practice with a focus on Inventory Controls, Process Orientation, and cost structure