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Best CV Example For Graduates

Wondering how to write your CV if you are new to job searching? Here is a CV example you can start using for greater results.  

The CV format,Kenyan CV, is  for a  fresh graduates in accounting/ finance fields.It can also be a guide to write CVs for other professions.

EDWIN JOB SEEKER
P.O. Box 40000-00100, Nairobi
Tel: 0720 000 000
Email: edwin2008@yahoo.com

I am a talented, self-motivated, enthusiastic financial/ accounting professional knowledgeable in; preparing financial reports, accounting and financial management standards as well as internal policies and procedures. I can prepare accurate and timely financial reports/statements, journal entries, general ledger operations, preparing monthly financial statements, reconciling and maintaining balance sheet accounts, payroll, cash flow, budgets, fixed assets, and monitor discrepancies. My goal is to secure a challenging an Accounting/Finance position in a challenging environment that strives for organizational and personal development.

Personal Details
o    Date of Birth:
o    Marital Status:

Education & Professional Qualifications:
o    Certified Public Accountant, Part II, July 2012-Date
o    Bachelor of Business Administration (Accounting option), Kenyatta University, 2008-201    2
o    Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, Mutige , 2004-2007

Key Skills & Competencies:
o    Outstanding knowledge of governmental accounting practices and procedures, fund accounting and fiscal management
o    Good relationship management & negotiation skills in liaising with Banks, other financial institutions and various regulatory authorities
o    Deep knowledge of international finance
o    Ability to achieve strong grasp of operations of various departments within the organization in a short time
o    Strong analytical skills
o    Sound Ability to handle multiple tasks, set priorities and meet deadlines
o    Superb organizational and detail-oriented skills
o    Ability to analyze and interpret complex financial data
o    Proficient in Ms office, Navision, amongst others

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Intern – Accountants Assistant;
Kenya Reinsurance Corporation Ltd, May 2011-September 2011;
Duties &Responsibilities:
o    Prepared periodic financial statements, including profit and loss accounts, budgets, cash flows, variance analysis
o    Reconciliation of Cedant statements of accounts, premium and loss reserve accounts
o    Analyzed financial performance and so contributing to medium and long-term business planning/forecasts
o    Reconciled Portfolio premiums and loss entries and withdrawals
o    Managed daily accounting activities and credit control including cash management, receivables and payables
o    Ensured proper filing and safe custody of records of accounts
o    Implemented procedures, risk management and internal controls

Electoral Trainer
Independent Electoral Boundaries Commission (IEBC) – 2013 February
Duties and Responsibilities:
o    Implementing the electoral training plans developed by the Commissions headquarters.
o    Developed and distributed electoral training materials at cascaded levels.
o    Carried out actual training of the Presiding Officers their deputies with the supervision of the Returning Officers.
o    Supervising and evaluating other individuals who were engaged in the training of clerks at lower level clusters.
o    Assessed the evaluation forms and compiled electoral training reports that were forwarded to the IEBC.

Significant Work Experience:
o    Bio-Metric Voter (BVR) Registration Clerk, Independent Electoral Boundaries Commission, 2012 December- 2013 January
o    Exam Invigilator, Kenya Institute of Professional Studies, September 2012
o    Polling Clerk  in Referendum 2010, Independent Electoral Commission of Kenya, July-August 2010

Leadership Responsibilities
o    Organising Secretary – Kenyatta University Economics Students Association (KUESA), 2011- 2012
o    Prayer Coordinator – Kenyatta University Christian Union (KUCU), 2010-2011

Awards/ Merits and Recognition
o    Certificate of ….
o    Certificate of ….

Interests/Hobbies:
o    Reading, Travelling, Playing Soccer & Badminton

REFEREES
Please feel free to contact the under mentioned in regard to my competence, work ethic and performance