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Gustave Baschet

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Phone number: 555-555-5555

Profile

Experienced and accomplished Accountant with over 3 years of hands-on experience and a bachelor's degree in Accounting & Finance from the University of Edinburgh. Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail, precision, and superior analytical abilities. Proven ability to excel in dynamic team settings, Gustave is a proactive professional with a results-oriented, data-driven approach.

Work experience

06/2017 - 06/2020, Accountant, FT Group, Inc., Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Completed and reviewed financial statements and records to ensure data accuracy.
Worked on improving existing accounting systems to increase efficiency and reduce costs - achieved a 17% expense reduction in 2019.
Stayed current with laws and regulations, assisting in payroll and tax management.
Reconciled financial discrepancies, monitored expenditures, and trained/supervised Accounting Interns.
Recognized as Employee of the Month twice for consistently delivering flawless work.

Education

09/2013 - 05/2017, Accounting & Finance, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Achieved First Class Honours, ranking in the top 3% of the Programme.
Participated in Economics Society, FinTech Society, and TEDx Club as part of extracurricular activities.

09/2009 - 05/2013, Gymnasium, General High School Colbert, Paris, France

Achieved a GPA of 3.98, ranking in the top 2% of the Programme
Received the 2012 Principal's Award for outstanding academic performance
Participated in Extracurricular Activities including Drama Club, Math Society, and Tennis Club.

Skills

Languages

French

English

Spanish

Software Skills

MS Office

QuickBooks

GnuCash

Sage

Odoo

Strengths

Action oriented

Communication

Decision making

Detail oriented

Independence

Leadership

Responsibility

Teamwork

Volunteering

09/2010 - 05/2013, Class Treasurer, General High School Colbert, Paris, France

Certificates

04/2020, Certified Management Accountant, Association of International Accountants

Milan Šaržík, CPRW

Certified Professional Résumé Writer

Milan’s work-life has been centered around job search for the past three years. He is a Certified Professional Résumé Writer (CPRW™) as well as an active member of the Professional Association of Résumé Writers & Careers Coaches (PARWCC™). Milan holds a record for creating the most career document samples for our help center – until today, he has written more than 500 resumes and cover letters for positions across various industries. On top of that, Milan has completed studies at multiple well-known institutions, including Harvard University, University of Glasgow, and Frankfurt School of Finance and Management.

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