WiseAngel
07-18-2012, 08:28 PM
Hello Guys,
I'm hoping I can get some assistance with landing an entry level position in Accounting. I have applied to a lot of companies in Nova Scotia but can't even manage to get an interview. So, I've decided to move to Alberta as the opportunities are plenty.
Currently, I am enrolled in the CMA program (set to start Sept. 2012) and have volunteer experience doing basic bookkeeping for a non-profit organization.
I would really appreciate any help on how I can get meaningful paid work experience that would help me in my CMA journey. Thanks..
EXPERIENCE:
Accounting Assistant (Volunteer)
March 2011 July 2012
Halifax, NS
Responsibilities: Coded, posted invoices, processed bank reconciliations, reconciled vendor accounts and performed other accounting duties for a non-profit organization.
Achievements:
Used accounting software to accurately post, code and track payments to vendors, organized chart of accounts and resolved discrepancies.
Generated month end reports and administered bank reconciliations on multiple accounts. Escalated reconciliation issues where necessary.
Reconciled GL accounts and performed HST remittances.
Filed supporting documentations on fixed assets and purchases for audit purposes.
Completed other ad hoc duties as assigned.
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
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Personal Banking Officer
Jan 2012 June 2012
Halifax, NS
Responsibilities: Established mutual trust and confidence with clients by helping them reach their financial goals; recognizing opportunities using a financial planning approach.
Achievements:
Analyzed bank statements to determine if features needed adjusted based on customer needs. Offered discretionary interest rate discounts which in turn helped in customer retention.
Processed credit applications from start to finish. Set up funds and increased limits when necessary. Proactively made sure approved customers had their accounts funded within 24 hours of approval.
Successfully liaised with Small Business Managers, Wealth Managers and Lawyers to help structure client financial portfolio.
Organized fund raising events where we donated proceeds to local charitable organizations.
Careers Assistant (Temp/Part Time)
May 2011 Sep 2011
Halifax, NS
Responsibilities: Created and managed the departments social media sites providing relevant content on a daily basis. Researched and presented job search, advanced degree program research to students. Also managed walk-in students and helped setup appointments for follow-up consultation.
Financial Service Representative
Mar 2010 - Dec 2010
Halifax, NS
Responsibilities: Delivered excellent customer service to a wide variety of clients via telephone by creating new accounts, selling credit lines, loans, mortgages and promoting other banking products and services
I'm hoping I can get some assistance with landing an entry level position in Accounting. I have applied to a lot of companies in Nova Scotia but can't even manage to get an interview. So, I've decided to move to Alberta as the opportunities are plenty.
Currently, I am enrolled in the CMA program (set to start Sept. 2012) and have volunteer experience doing basic bookkeeping for a non-profit organization.
I would really appreciate any help on how I can get meaningful paid work experience that would help me in my CMA journey. Thanks..
EXPERIENCE:
Accounting Assistant (Volunteer)
March 2011 July 2012
Halifax, NS
Responsibilities: Coded, posted invoices, processed bank reconciliations, reconciled vendor accounts and performed other accounting duties for a non-profit organization.
Achievements:
Used accounting software to accurately post, code and track payments to vendors, organized chart of accounts and resolved discrepancies.
Generated month end reports and administered bank reconciliations on multiple accounts. Escalated reconciliation issues where necessary.
Reconciled GL accounts and performed HST remittances.
Filed supporting documentations on fixed assets and purchases for audit purposes.
Completed other ad hoc duties as assigned.
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
________________________________________
Personal Banking Officer
Jan 2012 June 2012
Halifax, NS
Responsibilities: Established mutual trust and confidence with clients by helping them reach their financial goals; recognizing opportunities using a financial planning approach.
Achievements:
Analyzed bank statements to determine if features needed adjusted based on customer needs. Offered discretionary interest rate discounts which in turn helped in customer retention.
Processed credit applications from start to finish. Set up funds and increased limits when necessary. Proactively made sure approved customers had their accounts funded within 24 hours of approval.
Successfully liaised with Small Business Managers, Wealth Managers and Lawyers to help structure client financial portfolio.
Organized fund raising events where we donated proceeds to local charitable organizations.
Careers Assistant (Temp/Part Time)
May 2011 Sep 2011
Halifax, NS
Responsibilities: Created and managed the departments social media sites providing relevant content on a daily basis. Researched and presented job search, advanced degree program research to students. Also managed walk-in students and helped setup appointments for follow-up consultation.
Financial Service Representative
Mar 2010 - Dec 2010
Halifax, NS
Responsibilities: Delivered excellent customer service to a wide variety of clients via telephone by creating new accounts, selling credit lines, loans, mortgages and promoting other banking products and services