APPLICATION FOR THE POSITION OF ACCOUNTANT/ AUDITORWhat type of job are you looking for? I seek to find an engaging job either in the fields of accountancy, audit or tax advisory. What nationality are you? Kenyan What languages do you speak (and at what level)? English- proficient both read and write Kiswahili-proficient both read and write What country or area are you looking to work in and why? I seek to work in the newly created nation of Southern Sudan.My reasons are that I would be contributing to its growth as well as get a chance to work in a dynamic environment. What countries have you worked in? Kenya What countries do you have a visa to work in? Kenya Uganda Tanzania Rwanda Burundi What field do you currently work in? Accounting What fields have you worked in before? Consultancy Audit Accounting What qualifications do you hold? Bachelor of commerce degree Certified Public Accountant (K) Certified Investments and Securities Analyst (finalist) Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why? Both are almost equally necessary but i would value skill more. This is because the ability to do work for the betterment of an organization is more important than stacking papers. Describe the benefits of working with others While working as a team you get to learn from others and advance, again the team gets to be more productive as a result of the concept of synergy where the whole is bigger than the sum of its parts. Describe the benefits of working alone While working alone decision making will be easier since there is no need for consultation, one also gets to take all the credit for good results. What was your worst working experience? I was doing accounting work for a certain company and had the manual draft trial balance ready and just needed to produce a final copy, so i called the client and booked an appointment in an hours time. As i made the final draft i realized there was an error and had to cancel the appointment. Luckily the client understood. What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career? To always concentrate and give my best to work for that is the only way that work will be rewarding to me too. What unique skills do you have? Arithmetic skills Analytical skills Conceptual skills Teamwork skills What would you consider as your 'dream job'? To be the head of the World Bank worldwide or the finance section of the U.N. What are the most interesting aspects of your field? The challenges we face in the conduct of our work give us the drive to go on. We also hold a key role in the growth of business and are a major pillar for the success of commerce. What are the least interesting aspects of your field? I am yet to find something i dislike in my field of work. Breifly describe yourself. I am a 23 year old Kenyan citizen, committed to work, diligent, able to meet required deadlines. How can potential employers contact you? via telephone: +254726337922 via email: lincolnkims@yahoo.com | 
