Specialist, Finance Cover Letter

Please consider me for the specialist, finance opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for support in the Treasurer’s Office, maintain accounting for the Residents’ Trust Funds (RTA); maintain the accounting for the Trustees’ Funds (Donation and Legacy - Special Funds).

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Update and maintenance of program internal control guidelines
• Experience as a project coordinator for a large program is preferred
• Experience with PNNL business systems including the Purchasing and Expense System, Electronic Prep and Risk, Project Management Reports, My Projects, Project Portfolio Management, Proposal Pricing System, and Work Authorization Life Cycle System
• Knowledge of Microsoft Access for financial queries
• Experience using project management techniques to manage/control resources
• Demonstrated work ethic which is proactive, responsive, accurate, and efficient
• Intermediate knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley audit and reporting requirements
• Intermediate technical knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for appropriate documents required for preparation of accruals and adjustments in accordance with guidelines provided by the Office of Accounting Financial Management (OAFM).

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Strong stakeholder management experience and exceptional interpersonal skills with commercial acumen
• Previous experience with ERP and BI systems (Tableau, etc) preferred
• Preparation of annual statutory accounts for respective APAC legal entities in accordance with local GAAP
• Co-ordinate the audits with local Audit firms in order to complete and file the accounts by filing due dates
• Preparation of schedules/ reconciliations for audit
• Provide all supporting/sample requests as asked by auditors
• Address all queries on timely basis to auditors
• Preparation of annual LE returns and liaising with Tax/ Corporate/External Advisors to facilitate the completion of tax returns by filing deadlines

I would like to submit my application for the specialist, finance opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for and directs procedures and systems necessary to maintain proper records and to afford adequate accounting controls and services.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Financial Support & partnership with the North America Marketing team
• Headcount & Expense management
• Program & spend review
• Proficient in MSOffice Programs (specifically Word, Excel and Access)
• Able to handle confidential client information
• Familiarity with and aptitude in working with financial and accounting software
• Experience with and working knowledge of Excel and all Office software
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to work with team members of all levels

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

Previously, I was responsible for professional assistance and training to collections staff in accounting, auditing, internal controls, and financial enterprise system.

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:

• Vendor-hosted applications and services
• Mainframe, midrange and associated technologies
• End user computing, network, voice technologies
• Budgeting and demonstrated knowledge of rules, regulations and policies of donors such as Gates Foundation, USAID, DFID, World Bank, UNICEF
• Accountant on STAT and TAX area
• Working knowledge of federal/state payroll/employment regulations, typical HR/Payroll policies and procedures
• Demonstrated proficiency in the Microsoft Suite, FileMaker Pro, the Internet and e-mail etiquette within a Windows environment
• Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of diverse community

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for general direction and leadership for all financial and general aspects of departmental functions in order to maintain their efficient operation.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• An understanding of the general ledger process, document flows, internal controls and reporting requirements
• Working knowledge of local GAAP and US GAAP
• An understanding of the statutory reporting process, internal and external reporting requirements
• Experience in audit/compliance procedures
• Highly proficient with spreadsheet software and MS Office applications, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Visio, e-mail
• Solid knowledge of standard billing practices, general accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and Sarbanes-Oxley controls
• JD Edwards EnterpriseOne experience highly preferred
• Structuring new, and analysing market originated, insurance transactions