Going back to work. Review my resume Pls
If somebody can help me I would appreciate it. Thank you
Objective
Seeking a position as an Accounting Assistant / Accountant Clerk where extensive experience will be developed and utilized, an accounting position that will permit the use of current skills to their maximum potential and allow me gain additional and valuable experience in this field.
Summary of qualifications
-Bilingual (English/Spanish).
-Proficient with all aspects of account payable, account receivable, general ledger, account reconciliation, payroll processing and statement billing.
-Strong accounting knowledge and background, more than 8 years in the field of accounting.
-Detail oriented and efficient.
-Strong Analytical and solving problem skills.
-Resourceful in the completion of project, effective at multi-tasking.
-Experienced in internal/external audit, performing final review, paperwork and reports.
-Research and analyze Financial Statements.
-Computer savvy.
Experience
Feb-2000 / Jun-2003
(Accounting and Audit Firm) Caracas, Venezuela
Junior Auditor
-Develop procedures for accounting an audit.
-Perform through credit analyses, research financial histories, and review account status.
-Research account transactions, demonstrating a keen ability to recognize discrepancies.
-Report directly to the Audit Committee of the Board Directors.
-Evaluate processes and control, identify opportunities for improvement and develop business contact.
-Active participant on design of policies and procedures manual.
Dec-1992 / Jan 2000
(Manufacturing Company) Caracas, Venezuela
Head Accounting 1998 / 2000
-In charge of coordinating the billing process of the manufacturing company and affiliates, issued invoices, purchase orders and shipping charges.
-Manage company-wide accounting and reporting functions for five subsidiaries, as
well bi -weekly payroll process.
-Handle diversified Account Payable/Receivable and expenses procedures control including bank and account reconciliation.
-Collaborate with external and internal auditors, providing assistance with periodic audits.
-Analysis and research account transaction to recognize and solve discrepancies.
-Follow through on timely and accurate month-end closing and financial reporting activities.
-Prepare consolidated financial statements.
-Prepare monthly financial statements and reports (variance analysis and sales).
-Prepare sale taxes.
Accounting Assistant 1994 / 1998
-Manage account payable/receivable and payroll department.
-Prepare sale invoices.
-Ensure compliance with accounting deadlines.
-Prepare company accounts and tax returns for audit.
-Prepare bi-weekly payroll journal entries.
-Annually assist with year end budget preparation.
Bookkeeper 1992 / 1994
-Perform the full accounting cycling using accounting software
-Reconcile invoice amount with account receivable.
-Deal with account payable procedures, billing, control accounting and reconciliation.
-Reconcile general ledger of account on a monthly basis.
Banco Caracas (Banco de Venezuela) Jan-1991/Jul-1992
(Grupo Santander, Commercial Bank)
Account Executive
-In charge of costumer service and promote the use of services and products.
-Help members to select products that will meet theirs needs
-Open checking and saving accounts.
Education
- High School Luis Razzetti / HS diploma / Caracas, Venezuela
-Santa Maria University / Accounting /Caracas, Venezuela
-INCE / Basic Accounting Course / Caracas, Venezuela
-INCE / Banking Accounting Course / Caracas, Venezuela
- Adjustment for Inflation Course / Caracas, Venezuela (1996)
- Budgeting Course / Caracas, Venezuela (1996)
- English Lab / Basic English Course / Caracas, Venezuela (1998)
- Project Evaluation Course / Caracas, Venezuela (1999)
-Dixie Hollings Adult Ed Center / ESOL / St. Petersburg, FL (2005)
- Liberty Tax Service / Basic Income Tax Course / St. Petersburg, FL (2006)
Computer Skills
-Microsoft Word.
- Power Point.
-Microsoft Window XP.
-QuickBooks.
-Peachtree.
-Excel
-Outlook Express
-Microsoft Office.
-Internet Explorer
That actually looks pretty good to me! I would change up the educational piece a bit and make each a bullet similar to this:
* Bachelor of Science, Some University, Somewhere, The World (2001)
* MBA, Different University, Somewhereelse, The World (Expected Graduation: 2010)
Just put the degree, the university, where it is and when you graduated or when you expect to graduate. :-) Just my humble opinion :-)
I agree with Samait, your education could be condensed, andstill contain all the necessary information.
I would also like to suggest you could remove Objective andSummary of Qualifications replace with Career Summary. I have read that Objective is sometimes seenas "I want" by potential employers. You should be emphasizing,"Here's what I can do for you." Also Career Summary shouldn’t be toolong.
Try something like:
Career Summary
Ambitious (or other descriptive word) Accountingprofessional experienced in X, Y, and Z.
Or
Bi-lingual accounting professional experienced in Banking,Bookkeeping, Accounts Payable and Financial Reports.
These are just examples, you must determine what skills andattributes to emphasize. Use the body of resume for specifics. But capture the employer’sinterest in first 3 minutes or they will probably discard your resume.
Also, one of your job titles is Head Accounting. This is adescriptive phrase not a job title. Try Head Accountant or Head AccountingManager. If using a descriptive phrase rather than a title for this position, Iwould expect all positions on your resume to be descriptive phrases rather thanjob titles.
Hope this helps. Remember these are onlysuggestions. Youmust be comfortable with your resume, and the language and layoutpresented. And you will probably need to revise toemphasize qualities different employers are seeking.
Karen
GOOD POINT!!
objective
Seeking a position as an Accounting Assistant / Accountant Clerk where extensive experience will be developed and utilized, an accounting position that will permit the use of current skills to their maximum potential.
Career summary
Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) Accounting Profesional experienced in Bookkeeping, Account Payable, Account Receivable, General ledger, Account Reconciliation, Payroll Processing and Financials Reports.
Education
**HS diploma / High School Luis Razzetti / Caracas, Venezuela
**Accounting / Santa Maria University /Caracas, Venezuela (1992-1994)
**Basic Accounting Course / INCE / Caracas, Venezuela
**Banking Accounting Course / INCE / Caracas, Venezuela
**Adjustment for Inflation Course / Caracas, Venezuela (1996)
**Budgeting Course / Caracas, Venezuela (1996)
**Basic English Course / English Lab / Caracas, Venezuela (1998)
**Project Evaluation Course / Caracas, Venezuela (1999)
**ESOL / Dixie Hollings Adult Ed Center / St. Petersburg, FL (2005)
**Basic Income Tax Course / Liberty Tax Service / St. Petersburg, FL (2006)