Senior Financial Reporting Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the senior financial reporting position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for ongoing support for partners across the organization for all GAAP accounting and reporting needs; and.

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:

• Certified Public Accountant or equivalent public accounting experience
• Investment management or mutual fund industry experience
• Proven proficiency in the use of Windows software programs
• Foreign currency translation and FX hedge accounting beneficial
• Assist with the preparation of weekly, monthly and quarterly financial reporting deliverables to management
• Perform accounting research and assist with technical accounting memos
• Assist with preparation of XBRL files, and the presentation of exhibits to the 10-Q and 10-K reports
• Assist with coordination between the company and independent auditors and other consultants

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for guidance to managers regarding GAAP and Southern Company accounting policies.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experience with data visualization software (Tableau, PowerBI)
• Strong background with SEC reporting
• Hyperion/HFM, Oracle, and Excel experience
• Previous experience in public company audit experience in a Big 4 public accounting or other national firm
• CPA or CMA designation preferred
• Experience in process improvements and developing systematic process
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and internal controls
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint, Time and Expense, Cognos BI and/or SharePoint

Please consider me for the senior financial reporting opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for guidance to IT managers and project teams regarding appropriate GAAP accounting for various project transactions in accordance with SOP-98-1.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Big-4 or regional public accounting firm experience preferred with exposure to relevant SEC and GAAP
• Experience in Mutual Fund Industry
• Budgeting and financial forecasting
• Fund accounting/Reporting
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
• Working knowledge of insurance policy (life and/or annuity) administration systems and general ledger applications (EAS preferred) helpful
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including advanced Excel functionality
• Focus on generating high quality deliverables

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the senior financial reporting position.

Previously, I was responsible for client training (including discussions on Accounting, GAAP, STAT & GIPS procedures).

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

• Has previous experience in auditing MNC companies
• Advanced PC skills include Excel
• Experience working in a Multi-National Company will be added advantage
• Experienced in preparing 10-Q and 10-K statements, creating quarterly and annual financial reports
• Participates in month end quarter and quarter end close
• Performs analysis and reconciliations on the following
• Thorough understanding of GAAP, SEC reporting, audit, and accounting research
• Working knowledge of SEC rules and external reporting requirements

Please consider me for the senior financial reporting opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for corporate oversight and review on certain areas, including non-GAAP reporting and intangible assets.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Assist in defining existing service offerings and expanding new service offerings that could be up-sold and rolled out to the existing and prospective clients
• Strong understanding of financial reporting cycle, best practices and data flow among financial systems in compliance with SOX requirement
• Strategic thinker with strong attention to details and demonstrates active enthusiasm for solving problems and making valuable contributions to the company, including experience in leading complex operations
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent qualification preferred
• Strong team player and self-driven individual
• Advanced understanding of GAAP & SOx
• Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office and accounting system packages
• Knowledge and experience in SEC reporting