Dear Sir/Madam I am applying for a position in Accounting or finance. I am a Zimbabwean aged 35 years and am presently working as a business lecturer at MBC college and a part time accounting teacher for grades 10 and 11 at Links Combined College in Springs South Africa. I also worked for eight months as an accounting teacher for grades 10 to 12 and EMS teacher for grades 7 to 9 at Oxford Combined College in Kempton Park and a part time accounting teacher for grades 10 and 11 at Links Combined College in Springs South Africa. My working history also include six years of working in the micro finance sector were I held the positions of accounts clerk, accountant, branch manager, branch supervisor and chief finance officer. My qualifications are a bachelor of commerce degree with honours in accounting and a national diploma and higher national diploma in accounting. I am keen to build a career in accounting through further studies and experience through hard work. I believe that my attributes, skills and qualifications will help me add value to any company and the community in which it operates. I am readily available to attend an interview at any time that suits you and to start work at the most convenient time. I look forward to hearing from you. Yours faithfully T Maruta