Dear Sir/Madam,
RE: Seeking an Employment Opportunity
While looking for a job in the field of accounting/finance/administration/management, I found your institution as one of the best for my career. This is the field of my specialization and I can assure you that I have all the qualifications required for the job. I believe that my education, skill-set, and experience make me a suitable candidate for this vacancy. Possessing more than 3 years of experience of working in financial positions, I have gained an extensive insight within this field. My key accounting and financial competencies include, but are not limited to, maintaining financial records, managing budgets, risk assessments and business strategy reviews. I am a highly organized and self-driven individual, passionate about developing my career in the field of Accounting/finance/administration. My commitment can be gauged from the fact that I am an accredited holder of a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce from India and Post Graduate diploma in Finance and Banking from Ontario.
During the course of my career, I have gained a specialist’s understanding of financial instruments and accounting software and have also been effective in explaining complex information in a comprehensible manner. I am an accomplished communicator, with excellent organizational, decision making, and time management skills. Proactive, innovative and highly influential, I am seeking a challenging but rewarding position, which is why I was naturally drawn to this exciting opportunity. You can find my resume attached for review. My working experience will convince you that I would be a wonderful addition to your organization.
I would appreciate a chance to meet you in person to discuss in further detail about my own self and my future goals. Please do not hesitate to contact me by email ***********@*****.*** or phone 587-***-****. I am looking forward for your reply.
Sincerely,
Shinu Jacob
OBJECTIVE
Obtain a job as an Administration assistant, where I can utilize my knowledge and experience in innovative and best possible ways.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Over 4 years of experience in administration & 6 years of experience in customer service.
Proficient in performing daily departmental maintenance tasks.
Developing & implementing new administrative systems.
Can undertake document preparation and filing duties as appropriate.
Maintaining effective working relationships with colleagues and clients.
Adaptable to the changing primacies according to conditions and environment.
Strictly following office and company policies and procedures.
Ability to accurately maintain relevant recording and information systems.
Possess excellent office management, administrative, organizational, interpersonal and coordination skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, Excel spreadsheets, pivot tables and Access Internet Explorer.
Excellent ability to gather and analyze statistical data and generate reports.
Profound database management, record management and data entry skills.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Main areas of expertise including, accounting, administrating, computers, management, teamwork, sales, supervision, and training.
Handled the tasks of preparing and managing budget of the organization. established office procedures, tasks and routines
Assisted finance department in all aspects of payment collection and ensured all billing and costs were accurate with no discrepancies.
Delivered exemplary customer service and problem-solving skills while satisfying all clients’ complaints and concerns
Assisted in planning, developing and establishing the business objectives, policies and procedures of the organization.
Handled the responsibilities of updating daily and weekly status report to management.
Plan and organize the Department’s financial support operation, including the planning, budgeting, accounting functions, journal entries, travel expenses, purchase orders, procurement cards, petty cash
Responsible for interpreting the policies of the organization to the employees.
Working knowledge of applicable accounts payable/general ledger systems and procedures, financial chart of accounts and corporate procedures
Responsible for ordering, tracking, receiving, inventorying office and handled multiple administrative and management task, Also in maintaining manual and computerized information filing systems
Well experienced in Scheduling and confirming appointments, ordering and maintaining office inventory and supplies, Answering Emails and telephones regarding enquiries, data, statistics etc.
Experience in writing and editing a variety of documents such as reports, minutes, agendas, presentations, etc. Also Handled all cash processing duties performed by the department
Effective Team Leader with excellent communication, coordination and interpersonal Skills.
Experience coordinating and scheduling meetings, preparation of meeting materials.
Resolved problems on a variety of diverse and complex administrative issue, also distributed and co-ordinate the flow of information in organisation in regular basis
PERSONAL SKILLS
Professionalism, dedication, bondable efficiency, flexibility confidentiality, Suitability, organisation, leadership and problem solving skills, Also greeting people and direct them to proper contacts or service
Ability to work in all Conditions and has strong physical and mental capacity
Skills in customer service, organising, reflective listening, and empathy.
Personal Adaptability & Suitability, organized and well-structured at work, Good with repetitive tasks, Client Focussed, committed to deadlines and schedules, and easily work under pressure.
Knowledge of accounting procedures and exposure to Accounts Payable.
Strong attention to detail with decision-making skills to respond to high-pressure situations.
Strong ability to communicate (both orally and written) in English, Hindi, & Malayalam.
Self-motivated, result and goal-oriented nature, eagerness to learn new skills and believe in high professional Ethic.
Standard mathematical skills such as calculations, formulas, and equations to perform a variety of calculations.
Highly organized, capable of multitasking and quickly learn organizational structure and business strategies. Also professional experience in managing sensitive and highly confidential information
Ability to prioritize when scheduling appointments, and experience coordinating calendars and resolving scheduling conflicts. Flexible within the working hours.
Major Strengths: enthusiastic, disciplined, compassionate, positive attitude, confident, customer service, sincere, hardworking with a high level of Integrity, attention to details, self-starter, and ability to deal with people diplomatically.
WORK HISTORY
Designation
Institution
Place
Areas of work
Duration
Supervisor
LS-Travels
Retail
Edmonton, AB
Supervision,payroll,inventory
2014-2018
Sales associate
LS-Travels Retail
Edmonton, AB
Sales associate
2013-2014
Supervisor
Dollar Tree
Calgary, AB
Supervision,cash,inventory banking duties
2012-2013
Assistant Manager
KLM Chits India Ltd
India
Finance and administration
2007-2011
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
Qualification
Institution
Place
Date
P.G in Business Management finance and Banking
Lambton college
Ontario, Canada
2011-2012
Bachelor’s in commerce
Mahatma Gandhi University
Kerala, India
2004-2007
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND EXPERINCE IN RETAIL/ SALES/ CUSTOMERSERVICE
Committed to comply and assist in implementation of all pertinent policies and practices
Skilled in decision making for resolution of critical matters
Good interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with others effectively in teams
Possess good verbal and written communication skills and have the ability to work under pressure
Having in-depth knowledge and skills of Sage ACCPAC, ADP, POS Systems, Inventory Systems,MS. Office, Excel, ERP (Oracle) & SAP
Vast knowledge of products, both electronic and non electronic
Product and sales training, inventory, merchandizing, role plays, team management, updating information about products, Manage stock, billing, customer service, cash register, event planning, managing and supervising,
Good counselling, confidentiality, communication, organisation and leadership skills.
Devotion to duty and working harmoniously in groups an also Organized and well-structured at work, committed to deadlines and schedules, and easily work under pressure.
Achieved maximum sales profitability and account penetration within an assigned territory by effectively
Demonstrated products and services to potential customers and assists them in selecting those best suited to their needs
Managed objection/rejection professionally and always providing a positive consumer experience, without exception
Stocked and rotated product, also old or expired produce is removed and discarded
Dealing and resolving customer queries in an efficient manner and also prepared job estimates, customer’s bill and purchase order.
Used computer word processing, spreadsheet, and database software to prepare reports, memos, and documents
Purchased, received and stored the office supplies ensuring that basic supplies are always available
Updated and ensure the accuracy of the employee database
Drafted minutes of meetings and prepared meeting agendas and supporting material for distribution
Supervised and managed up to 8-12 staffs and help them resole issues professionally
Experience in hiring process, staff training and orientation, inventory(shipping and receiving), banking, cash management, loss prevention, maintaining quality of staff and workplace, staff scheduling, pay roll, store opening and closing
Ability to work and communicate coach, train and lead a team in a multi-cultural environment
Strong analytical and problems solving skills, able to prioritize multiple responsibilities
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