Senior Accounting / Analyst Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the senior accounting / analyst position.

Previously, I was responsible for funding to campus-wide units in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Have good working knowledge of financial systems/computer literate (preferred SAP)
• Experience in or working with a shared services center of a multinational corporation desirable
• Knowledge of ERP, PeopleSoft and Hyperion preferred
• Experience with SAS/SQL, Microsoft Excel and Business Intelligence tools is strongly preferred
• Thorough understanding of company Financial and Accounting data preferred
• Creative thought process and visionary attitude
• Outstanding interpersonal skills - for building relationships and working successfully with business partners, technical teams and all levels of management
• The successful applicant will have an aptitude for problem identification and resolution including securing inter-departmental and intra-departmental cooperation

In response to your job posting for senior accounting / analyst, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for direction to a staff of financial and accounting professionals in the Fixed Assets Accounting area • Coordinate and manage the fiscal close process with domestic and foreign accounting groups • Create critical deadlines that comply with corporate reporting guidelines, assign all balance sheet accounts to individuals for review and reconciliation, and work closely with manager to prepare audit input for quarterly review • Review journal entries, financial reports, reconciliations, and analyses prepared by staff to ensure accuracy and compliance with established company policies, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements • Coordinate and facilitate all internal and external audit requirements within the department.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• CFA designation or enrolment is an asset
• Strong Excel and macro skills strong analytical and general ledger analysis skills
• Strong applied knowledge of IFRS for financial instruments
• Knowledge of, or previous experience with, various derivative contracts, derivative operations and derivative valuation is an asset
• IFRS accounting and reporting experience for financial instruments, including preparation of material to support financial statement notes and MD&A
• WEBI database reporting and analysis and derivatives systems experience is an asset
• Hedge accounting experience is an asset
• Completed or near completion of an accounting designation CA, CPA, CGA, CMA

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the senior accounting / analyst position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for guidance and mentoring to FP&A and Regional Shared Services business partners, while ensuring consistent application of IPI accounting principles.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Insurance/Reinsurance concepts familiarity
• Proactivity, Organization and teamwork skills
• Microsoft Excel capabilities
• BA in accounting or similar field is preferred or equivalent work experience
• Experience with PeopleSoft GL v9.1 or comparable general ledger application preferred
• Experience with PeopleSoft EPM v8.8 application or comparable planning application preferred
• PeopleSoft General Ledger proficiency preferred
• Experience working with Mainframe based systems preferred

I would like to submit my application for the senior accounting / analyst opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for excellent customer service, verbal and written communication, an understanding of accounting principles and general business acumen.

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

• Graduated in Account
• USGAAP / IFRS account experience
• Experience with other multinational company and USGAAP is desirable
• Experience in an integrated ERP system
• Excellent computer skills with proficiency in MS Office suites
• Self-motivated and able to work effectively autonomously and as a team member
• Attention to detail with strong technical, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Previous experience within A/E/C industry or consulting engineering environment will be considered an asset

In response to your job posting for senior accounting / analyst, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for technical expertise and recommendations with most complex surety construction accounting principles and tax-related matters.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Knowledge utilizing Lawson (preferred)
• Comprehensive understanding of accounting principles theory, and applications
• Understanding of contemporary laws and regulations affecting job duties
• Proficiency with PC spreadsheets, word processing and other financial systems and software
• Knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes, industry knowledge and company policies and procedures
• Understanding of financial analysis theory and practice, treasury issues, financial transactional issues
• Excellent computer skills in spreadsheet and database application
• Experience in a Big 4