Accountant Application
Accountant Application
Accountant Application
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to express my keen interest in your vacancy for the position of accountant which was recently
advertised in your page. I was thrilled to discover that all the requirements you need from applicants precisely
meet my work experience and academic achievements, I believe my experience and education serves me well
for this role.
For the last years I have had a chain of relevant experience in the area of accounting and finance. In my
previous capacity as a Staff Accountant at Herer Engineering Consulting and Contracting Enterprise, I
accurately maintained multiple ledgers within QuickBooks while self-managing multiple projects and learning
new concepts regularly under deadlines. I was responsible for compiling the company’s financial statements
for the purposes of providing it to the auditor. I acted as the liaison between the external audit team and the
internal accounting department.
I have also worked in several customer service roles, allowing me to develop excellent communication and
conflict resolution skills. I am proficient in accounting software including, but not limited to, QuickBooks,
Peachtree and various other accounting software.
In addition with such experience , I have gained exceptional skills in accounting and finance, including,
Prepare, examine, or analyze accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess
accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards, Prepare adjusting journal
entries, Develop, maintain, and analyze budgets, preparing periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to
actual costs.
I respect values; I recognize the innate worth of all people and the value of diversity. I work to ensure equal
opportunity for everyone irrespective of age, sex, ethnicity, class, disability, and location. I am accountable for
the effectiveness of my work, actions and use of organizational resources.
Finally, I have solid proven facilitation, analytical and report writing skills and ability to deal good naturedly and
tactfully with people of different national and cultural backgrounds. Skill to multi-task including strong facilitation
skills in an ever changing, dynamic environment & Competency in computer skills including MS Office. Fluency
in English, and Somali.
Yours Sincerely,
Mukhtar Abdirahman Mohamed
Personal Information
Career Objective
To secure an opportunity to apply my professional accounting experience to analyze financial information and
prepare financial reports to determine or maintain record of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, and where
extensive experience will be further developed and utilized.
Personal profile
I am a hard worker, enthusiastic and quick learner with excellent communication, interpersonal skills. Possess
solid knowledge and demonstrable understanding about Results-orientated accounting professional with broad
experience in a deadline-driven environment. Proven track record in consistently and effectively delivering
accounting services that enhance the company's purpose and profitability. I possess excellent team playing
ability with the ability to liaise effectively with both beneficiaries and relevant stakeholders. Possess excellent
command in both written and spoken English and native in Somali language. Possess excellent narrative
report writing skills. Possess problem solving skill.
Key strength
Advanced accounting and finance knowledge and skills
Effective leadership and coordination skills with modern best practices
Excellent communication skills (written and oral): Sensitivity to and responsiveness to all partners,
respectful and helpful relations with donors and project staff.
Ability to lead implementation of new systems and affect staff behavioral/ attitudinal change
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Organization: Herer Engineering Consulting and Contracting Enterprise June 2017- Aug 2018
Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information
To process and oversee the work of financial transactions, accounts payable, accounts receivables,
vouchers, etc., by thoroughly checking and correcting the accounting and other relevant financial
records
To provide support in preparing the financial reports in the accounting and finance system as per
the instructions received from the seniors
To maintain, update, and retrieve the financial information from the financial database and system
To assist in the preparation of receipts and vouchers and their relevant formats, so that the financial
details can be entered correctly in the accounting system
To apply the basic accounting principles, knowledge, and techniques to analyze the variances,
assist in production of journals, and perform routine accounting activities
To perform accounting computations and calculations accurately, and try to identify if there are
discrepancies, and if there are any errors, try to resolve them
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Sep, 2015 to Accounting and Finance New generation University Bachelor’s Degree
August, 2018
Trainings Attended
Languages
References