Modesty most definitely has its place, but we need to sell ourselves better.Getting a job as an accountant isn't easy, but it also doesn't have to be difficult. That’s not good in the context of a job search. It seems we Australians are a modest bunch. The most common problem I see is that these achievements aren’t presented well, if at all. This is especially the case in industries dominated by high-flyers, where performance is very easy to measure objectively. This is great news! At the most basic level, this entails a different strategy – I tend to spend a lot more time with these clients to get every single achievement and project they’ve worked on in the past. They’re coming to me because they want to land a more senior position at a better company. Unlike other industries, they’re not coming to me because they can’t land a job. I’ve seen a lot of accountants looking for new jobs recently. Just look at the grades needed to even get in the door in our local universities now: nearly straight ‘A’s! Amidst challenging job market conditions, it’s seen as an ‘iron rice bowl’ – every company needs someone to keep the books, and while the basic bookkeeping may be automated away, high-level accounting and financial management entails a lot of subjective decision making which computers can’t easily handle. Please feel free to contact me at any time via mobile at +61 1234 5678 or by email at Īccountancy is a discipline which is becoming increasingly popular nowadays. I appreciate your time and consideration, and I look forward to hearing from you. I am thrilled at the possibility of being part of such a renowned firm, and would love the opportunity to meet with you and discuss the value that I can bring to ABC Organization. With my extensive experience in compliance and regulatory affairs, managing accounting functions and digitizing workflows to enhance efficiency, I am positive in my ability to contribute improvements and insights on company-wide policymaking processes to drive ABC Organization’s continued growth and performance. Among my Achievements, I am proudest of successfully reducing our Division’s month-end closing from 90 days to 25 days through automation and streamlining our processes. I also spearheaded the installation of QuickBooks accounting software across XYZ Company’s Accounting Division, in order to provide improved transparency of accounts, increasing team productivity/efficiency and enhancing management of company cash flows. We also oversee all credit control issues and AR for a portfolio of 3 key brands worth USD$30 million collectively. Presently, I am an Accounting Manager at XYZ Company, where I supervise a team of 4 accountants and finance officers to oversee AP, AR, & GL functions for a leading FMCG MNC with annual revenue of USD$100 million and presence in 20 countries.Finally, as a recognised subject-matter expert in compliance and regulatory affairs, my deep know-how in prevailing reporting standards grants me experience with advising senior management on corporate compliance-related issues, providing insights on company-wide policymaking processes. I also possess experience in preparing corporate financial statements and consolidating accounts in several globally-recognised multinational and listed organizations, including XYZ Company and ABC Company. Through my 12-year career, I have had the opportunity to oversee and drive a full range of accounting functions, including AP/AR, GL preparation, financial reporting, audit management, and financial controls. It is with great enthusiasm that I submit my application for the position of Senior Accounting Manager at ABC Organization. Application for the Position of Senior Accounting Manager
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