[Your Name]
[Address]
[City, State ZIP Code]
[Email Address]
[Today’s Date]
[Hiring Manager’s Name]
Dufry
[Company Address]
[City, State ZIP Code]
Dear [Hiring Manager’s Name],
I am writing to express my interest in the Finance Manager position at Dufry. With over [Number of Years] years of experience in the finance industry, I am confident that I possess the necessary skills and qualifications to excel in this role.
I was delighted to come across this opportunity with Dufry, a company that is renowned for its excellence in the travel retail industry. I have been following the company’s growth and success over the years, and I am impressed by its commitment to providing exceptional services to its customers. The company’s values of integrity, innovation, and teamwork align perfectly with my own, and I am excited at the prospect of joining such a dynamic organization.
As you will see from my resume, I have a strong background in finance and accounting. My experience in managing payables, receivables, cash management, reporting, regulation and compliance, payroll, and audits make me an ideal candidate for this position. I have highlighted some of my skills below, which I believe will be particularly relevant to the role at Dufry:
• Payables: I have extensive experience in reviewing and approving invoices in Basware, ensuring their accurate posting to the correct general ledger. Additionally, I am skilled in preparing payment proposals for trade and non-trade disbursements, which has resulted in efficient and timely payments for my previous employers.
• Receivables: In my previous role, I oversaw the reconciliation of sales performed by the Shared Service Center, ensuring timely and accurate reporting. I also facilitated the collection of credit notes per quarterly commercial agreements, resulting in improved vendor relationships and cost savings for the company.
• Cash Management: I have a strong understanding of cash management principles and have successfully executed instructions from the treasury department. I have also prepared budgets for monthly outflows and have transferred excess cash to offshore accounts, resulting in improved cash flow management for my previous employers.
• Reporting: With my attention to detail and advanced analytical skills, I have consistently prepared accurate and timely monthly profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow statements for review with the General Manager. I am also proficient in preparing variance reports and end-of-quarter and end-of-year reports as requested.
• Regulation & Compliance: My experience in facilitating the renewal of yearly licenses, filing annual returns, and ensuring compliance with tax regulations will be an asset to Dufry. I am also well-versed in managing insurance coverage for businesses and have successfully facilitated the renewal of business insurance for my previous employers.
• Payroll: I have extensive experience in overseeing the execution of payroll for various teams and have maintained accurate records for tax compliance. My attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines have resulted in error-free payroll execution for my previous employers.
• Audit: With my strong background in finance and accounting, I have successfully facilitated yearly financial audits and participated in internal and external audits. I am well-versed in ensuring compliance with regulations and have effectively managed audits from the Tax Administration.
I am particularly drawn to this position at Dufry because of the diverse range of responsibilities it entails. I am confident that my skills and experience make me an ideal fit for this role, and I am excited at the opportunity to contribute to the company’s growth and success.
Furthermore, I am impressed by Dufry’s commitment to its employees’ professional development and growth. I am eager to join a team of highly skilled and motivated professionals and to learn from industry leaders. I am confident that my skills and experience will enable me to contribute significantly to the company’s goals and objectives.
Thank you for taking the time to consider my application. I look forward to the opportunity to discuss my qualifications further and how I can contribute to Dufry’s success. Please do not hesitate to contact me at [Your Phone Number] or [Your Email Address] to schedule a meeting.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]