Finance & Administration Manager Cover Letter

I am excited to be applying for the position of finance & administration manager. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for key accounting support to field managers, Manage the Restaurant Accounting team in researching all accounting questions from the field.

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:

• Knowledge of Securities Exchange Commission (SEC), Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), and FERC requirements
• Experience in the energy industry strongly preferred
• Experience with T24 banking system an asset
• Detail-oriented and well-organized, problem-solving skills
• Develops, manages, and monitors project budgets and annual workplans
• Prepares accurate financial reports, and monthly cash fund requests in close coordination with senior project staff
• Prepares annual site office revenue projections and updates budget tracker forecast on a monthly basis
• Ensures that project operations are in compliance with all USAID and Abt policies and procedures

In response to your job posting for finance & administration manager, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for oversight of client accounting to include general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, taxes, log accounting, financial accounting, debt management, and cash flow 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:

• Oversee the development, execution, and management of subcontractor and consultant agreements
• Proficiency in relevant computer applications and databases
• Familiarity with US Government Cost Accounting Standards, including Federal Acquisition Regulations (FARs) and USAID Acquisition Regulations (AIDARs)
• Demonstrated proficiency with leading finance, planning and business intelligence systems (Lawson finance software experience strongly preferred)
• Support the startup, general operations, and closedown of the AIRS program in Liberia
• Strong financial / business acumen with advanced knowledge of accounting procedures, financial planning and reporting
• Assist in improving systems to streamline financial practices and procedures
• Inform and maintain communication with project FCA at Headquarters on all contractual, financial and legal issues affecting the project

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the finance & administration manager position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for consolidations and technical accounting support for complex accounting transactions, mergers, acquisitions and divestitures including due diligence, purchase accounting and business integration.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Supports the startup, general operations, and closedown of the PMI AIRS
• Manages the financial operations and financial reporting of the country program, providing guidance, training and technical assistance to financial and non-financial management personnel
• Supervises and coaches the project Accountant, Procurement & Logistics Manager, IT Specialist, Office Manager and other administrative support staff
• Conducts a financial brown bag on a quarterly basis to build the financial capacity of technical and operations personnel on different financial topics, including compliance, travel, budgeting, forecasting and procurement
• Creates and maintains financial reporting and tracking systems that provide basic data measurements on financial performance of project activities and develops/recommends cost cutting and compliant strategies to implement the project with less resources
• Provides ongoing financial administration to the project, including the processing of approvals for procurements, consultant agreements, and vendor invoices
• Manages the timely submission of the monthly financial submission (ROV) to the headquarters office
• Serves as the project’s contact with the client on finance and administrative issues, participating in discussions on contract issues and actions, and following up on client requests and concerns

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the finance & administration manager position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for analytical, accounting, and reporting support to corporate accounting, including monthly fluctuation explanations of actuals versus plan/forecast.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Supports the development, execution, and management of subcontractor and consultant agreements
• Develops and implements a payment system for seasonal vector control technicians and community mobilizers
• Develops and implements systems to streamline financial practices and procedures
• Updates the project FCA at Headquarters on all contractual, financial and legal issues affecting the project
• Performs random audits of inventory to make sure inventory reports prepared by the operations team are always accurate and up to date
• Oversees human resources activities affecting the project, including but not limited to the hiring, termination, benefit tracking and legal disputes involving current and former site office personnel
• Familiarity with US Government Cost Accounting Standards, and a good knowledge of Federal and USAID Acquisition Regulations (FARs and AIDARs)
• Support the startup, general operations, and closedown of the project

Please consider me for the finance & administration manager opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for advisory on accounting treatments, and operationalization of contracts under the new accounting standards.

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

• Strong working knowledge of stock compensation plans and services in a multinational public company
• Extensive skills and experience in working on and maintaining data integrity in Equity Edge on-Line (EEO)
• A collaborative team player, able to partner with internal and external contacts at all levels
• Comfortable in a fast paced and casual working environment
• Certified Equity Professional (CEP) designation, or working towards the designation preferred
• Supervise and coach the project Accountant and other Administrative staff
• Excellent computer skills including Excel proficiency and an aptitude for learning new programs and skills (i.e., data querying)
• Excellent customer service attitude and good communication skills are essential