Metro Manila, Philippines, ****
*******.*****@*****.***
Dear Sirs:
This to express my interest in discussing the senior associate position
posted in your web site. The opportunity posted is very appealing, and I
believe that my experience and education will make me a competitive
candidate for this position.
The key strengths that I possess for success in this position include, but
are not limited to, the following:
. Detail-oriented, analytical, and well organized
. Eager to learn
. Hard working, trustworthy, ability to excel under pressure
. Teamplayer
. Consistent during period of change in circumstances
. Flexible and responsible for getting things done
You will find me to be smart, confident and open-minded, the type of
employee that would fit to the senior associate position. I have 2 years
of experience within this role during which time I have developed excellent
communications and inter-personal skills.
I also have a wide breadth of experience of the type that gives you the
versatility to place me in a number of contexts with confidence that the
level of excellence you expect will be met. Please see my resume for
additional information on my experience.
I hope that you'll find my experience and interests intriguing enough to be
considered for interview, as I am confident that I could provide value
within your firm.
I'd love to find out more about the position you're looking to fill, and I
would welcome the opportunity to tell you how my skills and ideas benefit
your Company. I can be reached at +063-0906-2908895 or
*******.*****@*****.***.
Thanks for your consideration; I look forward to hearing from you soon!
Sincerely,
Helenne Lucas
P.S.
The passion with what I am doing pushes me to enhance my abilities and to
maximize key potentials in the team I belong.
HELENNE T. LUCAS, C.P.A
71 Baco st. Sta. Mesa Heights
Quezon City
Email: *******.*****@*****.***
Career Objective Secure a senior associate position in a well
established firm where extensive experience in
consumer and industrial products will be further
developed and utilized.
Professional Board passer, Certified Public Accountant licensure
Qualification examination,
October 2005
Professional PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) - Philippines (November
Experience 2005 - Present)
Senior Associate
Manufacturing, Consumer and Industrial Products
Participates in planning and managing overall
aspects of audit engagements including risks and
issues assessment, time budgeting, staffing, timing
and extent of audit procedures to be performed;
Designs and formulates appropriate audit strategy
and scope for audit engagement;
Assesses key risks (accounting, audit and tax
matters) that need to be addressed in developing the
audit program;
Designs and tailors appropriate audit programs to
obtain sufficient and appropriate evidential matters
supporting the financial statements;
Supervises the work performed and coaches associates
assigned in engagements;
Coordinates with other lines of services such as Tax
Services and Systems Process Assurance in providing
services for the clients,
Assists engagement manager and partner in
establishing and maintaining good working
relationship with clients key personnel;
Spearheaded the preparation or review of financial
statements, income tax returns, SEC reports,
internal control memorandum and reporting package
required by other PwC offices;
Evaluates client's compliance with tax laws
regulations and to comments on the client's internal
controls based on the audit;
Industry Exposures
and Clients Manufacturing, Retail and Consumer Products
AMI Semiconductor Philippines, Inc.
On Semiconductor Philippines, Inc.
F. Tech Manufacturing Philippines, Inc.
Boehringer Ingelheim Philippines Inc.
Schering-Plough Corporation
Mars Philippines, Inc.
Chevron Malampaya LLC
Educational University of Santo Tomas
Attainment Bachelor of Science degree in Accountancy, May 2005
Awards
Awards and Cum Laude
Recognition 18th place in Certified Public Accountant Licensure
Examination
(October 2005)
Scholarships:
Academic scholar - Dean's Lister (4 semesters)
Training Seminars Annual International Financial Reporting Standards
(IFRS) and International Standards (ISA) in Auditing
Attended Updates
A course intended to give an update and advanced
learning on applying complex accounting standards
and standards to be implemented during the calendar
year.
Sarbanes-Oxley Act -Global Financial Integrated
Audit (FIA) Seminar A course that provides thorough
understanding about the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and its
impact on audit.
Special Audit Methodology
A course designed to update senior associates on ISA
and PwC audit methodology.
Information Technology General Controls (ITGC) for
Non-complex Systems
A course that provides an overview on the nature of
systems classified as noncomplex and how ITGC works
in such systems. It includes brief discussion on how
to assess
Next STEP (Skills for Technical Engagement
Performance)
A course that coaches team managers in developing an
effective audit plan in compliance with ISA and PwC
audit methodology, as well as improve people and
project management skills.
Team Manager 1
A course which focuses on developing and refining
skills in supervising less-experienced staff
members.
Team Manager 2
A course that trains team manager in planning and
managing an audit assignment effectively and
efficiently.
Moving Forward
A course which summarizes the best practices in
audit documentation, and updates on ISA.
Professional Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Affiliation
Member, November 2005 to present
Personal Information Civil Status: Single
Age: 25
Date of Birth: July 16, 1984
Nationality: Filipino
Languages: English and Filipino
Personal Strengths Detail-oriented, analytical, and well organized
Eager to learn
Hard working, trustworthy, ability to excel under
pressure
Has deep knowledge and understanding of IFRS and ISA
Reference Available upon request