Sample Cover Letter For An Entry Level Banking Job

By Selipha Kihagi

The Kenyan job market keeps changing every now and then, and that is why every smart job seeker should ensure their Cover Letters are tailored to suit the job they are applying for.

If you are applying a job for a position in the Banking profession, you need to first understand the job requirements before proceeding to writing the cover letter.

To help you come up with the ideal Cover Letter that recruiters are looking for, here is a sample cover letter for entry level job seekers in Banking.

Sample Cover Letter For Banking Jobs

‘Your Name Here’
P.o Box XYZ – 20300
Nyahururu.
2nd July, 2015

The Human Resource Manager
ABC Company
P.O Box ZZZ – 00100
Nairobi

Dear Sir/Madam

RE: APPLICATION FOR THE BANK TELLER POSITION

I am pleased to apply for the recent position of a Bank Teller at your company, following the advertisement posted on XYZ website. I believe my high attention to detail, good interpersonal skills and my experience handling cash withdrawals and deposits, loan applications and verifying loan payments makes me the best candidate.

During my 8 months work experience at XYZ bank/financial institution, I was tasked with receiving and counting working cash at the beginning and close of business, recording transactions accurately and according to the bank’s procedures as well as handling loan payments.

In addition to my Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Finance option, I hold a CPA II as per your job requirements. I have also received additional training in financial management that will come in handy in solving problems that may arise in the job.

Please find attached my CV for further details. I look forward to an interview to discuss the value I will be bringing the bank in this position.

Yours Sincerely
(Signature)
‘Your Name Here’