1. Positioning recruiters expect
Recruiters look for precision, reliability, deadline discipline, and analytical ownership.
Your resume should show what you secure: close cycles, cash visibility, reporting quality, controls, compliance.
2. KPIs that matter
Emphasize quality and cycle-time gains, not just task lists.
- Monthly close lead time.
- Error rate reduction / anomalies fixed.
- Invoice volume, reconciliations, audit outcomes.
3. Common ATS keywords
Depending on the role: IFRS, GAAP, SAP, advanced Excel, FP&A, treasury, closing, reconciliation, compliance.
Only include terms that truly match your background.
4. Final checklist
Check alignment between required skills, your measurable results, and expected seniority.
- Clear target title.
- Outcome-focused bullets.
- Clean layout with no fragile formatting.