An accounting and finance resume shows accuracy and scope of responsibility. Organize what you owned among closing, tax and treasury, at what company size, and how you made the work more accurate and efficient.
For: Candidates for accounting, tax and finance roles
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Yerin Shin
Accounting & Finance · 5 years, manufacturing close and tax
sample@example.com · Seoul
Summary
I have run monthly and annual closes and VAT and withholding filings at a manufacturer for five years. I automate recurring reconciliations and organize evidence to shorten the close while keeping it accurate.
Experience
Example Precision · Senior Accountant
2021-03 – Present
• Ran the monthly close for KRW 80B in annual revenue and automated reconciliations, cutting close from seven business days to four.
• Filed VAT and withholding directly and prepared corporate tax materials, filing three years with no penalties.
• Handled about 60 audit requests and set up evidence folders by account, cutting the next year's audit support from three weeks to two.
Example Tax & Accounting · Accountant
2019-02 – 2021-02
• Kept books and prepared VAT materials for 15 small business clients.
• Standardized evidence collection schedules by client, reducing overtime during filing seasons.
Skills
Accounting & tax Monthly and annual close · VAT · Withholding tax · Corporate tax prep
Computerized Accounting, Level 1 · Korean Association of Certified Public Tax Accountants 2018-06
Education
Example University
2014-03 – 2019-02
Accounting · B.B.A. · Graduated
Three keys to a Accounting & Finance resume
01
Make the scope clear
Accounting spans journal entries to closing, tax filing, treasury and audits. Say exactly what you owned, monthly close or annual close too, so your level comes across accurately.
02
Give the company size and setup
Revenue, number of entities and the ERP change the difficulty. A first line with company size and systems makes the rest easy to read.
03
Improvements make the difference
Accuracy is the baseline; shorter closes and fewer errors set you apart. Add automation, process cleanup and internal control work with numbers.
Writing the summary
Write your years, main work (closing, tax, treasury and so on) and company size in one or two sentences. Add one headline result such as a shorter close or audit support.
I have run monthly and annual closes and VAT and withholding filings at a manufacturer for five years. I automate recurring reconciliations and organize evidence to shorten the close while keeping it accurate.
Try rewriting it like this
BeforeHandled monthly closing.
AfterRan the monthly close for a manufacturer with KRW 80B in annual revenue, set expense review rules and automated reconciliations with Excel macros, cutting close from seven business days to four.
Company size, scope, the improvement and its result together make your skills clear.
BeforeFiled taxes.
AfterFiled VAT and withholding tax directly and prepared corporate tax materials with outside tax accountants, filing three years with no penalties.
Separate what you did from what you supported, and add a result that shows accuracy.
BeforeSupported the external audit.
AfterHandled about 60 audit requests and set up evidence folders by account, cutting the next year's audit support from three weeks to two.
The volume and the improvement you made show more than taking part.
Organizing skills
Separate accounting and tax work (closing, VAT, withholding, corporate tax prep) from ERP and Excel skills. Put recognized certifications in their own section with the date earned.
What changes with experience
If this is your first application
As a new graduate, write certifications and practice work, such as entries or evidence management, concretely. Handling money or stock accurately in part-time work is good evidence too.
If you have more experience
Later, lead with bigger responsibilities such as consolidated close, running audits, cash planning and internal controls. Improved processes with numbers show management ability.
Common mistakes
Vague phrases like 'general accounting duties'
Not separating your work from what outside tax accountants did
Sharing company financials without checking what is public
Wrong certification names, levels or dates
Frequently asked questions
Am I at a disadvantage without certifications?
With real experience, experience matters more. As a new graduate, certifications help show fundamentals.
Can I state the company's revenue?
Usually fine for public companies; for private ones, a range like 'tens of billions of won' is safer.
How do I describe ERP experience?
Name the ERP and the modules you used. Highlight any rollout or migration project separately.
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