Shahitha Khan
***** **** ****** **. *, Puyallup, WA -98373
Ph. #: 360-***-****
Email- ************@*****.***
13th August 2015
Hiring Manager
Dear Sir/ Madam,
Re: Application for the position – Senior Accountant
I have over 15 years of experience as an accountant during which I have worked on all aspects of accounting and financial management.
Given my vast experience working as an accountant on projects for multimillion-dollar companies with a proven track record; leading high-performance teams, Increased profits, developed effective reporting, installed tight financial control.
Successfully handled consulting engagement for many top companies. Good leadership and strong communication skills. I pride myself on my ability to implement initiatives that improve company profitability. Therefore, I believe I am a suitable candidate for this post.
I hold a Bachelor’s degree (BS) double major Accounting & Management and a Diploma in Engineering.
I strongly believe my skill and abilities fit your needs, I would be pleased to meet with you to discuss my credentials and capabilities in greater detail, how I can contribute to your firm.
Thank you for your consideration.
Yours sincerely,
Shahitha Khan.
Shahitha Khan
12702 99th Avenue Ct. E, Puyallup, WA -98373
Ph. #: 360-***-****
Email- ************@*****.***
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
Analytical senior contributor with a superlative track record managing complex business functions more than 15 years of professional experience in accounts and finance to increase efficiencies, reduce costs and improve end results while ensuring compliance with internal and external guidelines.
Computer Skills:
ERP CRM Crystal Reports
ADP Payroll M3 Accounting SAP Financials
JD. Edwards Microsoft Excel Microsoft Projects
Power Point Microsoft Word Lotus Smart Suite
FoxPro AutoCAD QuickBooks
Pastel Peach Tree Acc Pac
Functional Skills:
Financial Statements AP, AR, GL & P&L Strategic & Financial Analysis
Financial Reconciliation Cost Accounting Staff Management
Management Accounting Asset Management Audit Procedure
Tax Compliance Payroll Financial Projections
Funds Disbursement Budgets & cash flows Government Agency Liaison
Work Experience:
Senior Accountant – Fashion Cloths, Ferndale, WA, USA (2014 -2015)
-Designed accounting policy and procedures of the company from the scratch, less than three months.
- Successfully implemented integration of information technologies in accounting & financial reporting.
- Adjust entries, trial balance, bank reconciliation, financial statements and tax.
- Manage corporate financial statement, analyze statements to assure accurate and timely recording and reporting.
Senior Accountant - Emerald Group of Companies., Botswana (2010-2014)
Key Achievements:
- Managed cost control, budget and cash flow projections for three business units
And nine cost centers of the company.
- Optimized operations and decreased supply materials’ processing time from 1-2 days down to 7 hours.
- Proven record of cost account (reduced production cost by 50% and increased profit)
- Proven track record of Sales increased 70% more than the target month to month.
- Executed month-end close procedures; posted/approved all journal entries and account reconciliations; compiled financial statements, P&L account; evaluated the alignment of financial results with budget models and projections; monthly/quarterly analysis of income statement.
-Reviews and reconciles general ledger accounts.
-Manage business transactions from subsidiary ledgers such as payroll, fuel and mileage system, revenue, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
Project Account Manager - Government of Jamaica
Sports & Roads Department (2007 - 2010)
Achievements:
-Proven successfully completed many multimillion dollars construction of sports facilities and roads Projects without variable cost and also completed on agreed period of time with specified guidelines.
-Fully responsible for several core accounting functions including preparing financial statements and monthly reports, reconciliation, analyze expense reports, integrating technology to facilitate accounting tasks and completing special research projects as needed.
Senior Accounting Manager– Emerald Group of Companies, Botswana (2003 - 2007)
Key Achievements:
- Managed the umbrella project and coordinated subcontractor organizations. Handled project timelines, schedules, and reporting.
- Executed an annual budget 450K and managed financial reporting to government.
- Directly managed a team of accountants and provided mentorship and performance feedback.
-Managed budget, Purchasing, Clients payments and Employee Payments.
- Proven revenue recognition; Prepared schedules to support complex financial transactions; flagged areas of non-compliance with GAAP, adjusting, created processes for efficient reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts.
- Maintained HR written policies and procedures.
-Implemented a new expense coding system facilitating improved efficiency of approvals, expense entry and distribution of reimbursements to employee.
Project Manager - Government of Jamaica
Corporate & Strategic Planning Department
Responsible for the team, collect data, store, manipulate, analyze, manage, and present all types of geographical data for Island wide in order to provide best service. Responsible for the preparation of the annual Capital and Operating Budgets for Whole Island. The preparation of comprehensive economic evaluation appraisals and also cost for all new capital projects.
Education:
Bachelor of Science Degree, double major Accounts & Management, Jamaica, West Indies
Diploma in Engineering - DCE, India
GIS/ Geographic Information System (Certificate), Jamaica
International Consultancy Management (Certificate), London
Industry Experience:
Government & Private Industry:
Property Management, Manufacturing, Construction, Hotel, Health, Pharmaceuticals, Research & Development, Retail, Restaurant, Food industry, Project Management, Cloths Store, Super Market, Fresh Produce Water Supply, Corporate Accounting, Tax and Auditing.