Sample letter, NOC 11100
Accountant reference letter for Express Entry
A complete employment reference letter for a accountant, with duties that cover the lead statement and main duties of NOC 11100 without copying them. Every person and company is fictional. Use it as a model, then build your own in the free generator.
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- NOC 11100, TEER 1
- 7 of 8 main duties covered
- No NOC wording copied
What should a accountant reference letter for Express Entry include?
Your job title, dates, hours per week, salary and benefits, on company letterhead, signed by your supervisor or HR, and a list of duties that match NOC 11100 Financial auditors and accountants. Its lead statement reads: “Financial auditors examine and analyze the accounting and financial records of individuals and establishments to ensure accuracy and compliance with established accounting standards and procedures.” Your duties should show that work and most of the main duties, described in plain words with your own details rather than copied from the NOC.
- NOC code
- 11100
- TEER
- 1, skilled work
- Main duties covered
- 7 of 8
- Category draw list
- None
Sample accountant reference letter
[Print on company letterhead]
October 1, 2026
Re: Employment reference for Kwame Mensah
To whom it may concern:
This letter confirms that Kwame Mensah has worked for Westgate Distribution Ltd. since March 7, 2022.
Job title: Staff Accountant
Dates: March 7, 2022 to present
Status: Full-time, permanent, current employee
Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: $68,000 per year
Benefits: Health and dental plan, pension plan, three weeks of paid vacation
In this role, Kwame’s main duties are:
- Prepares monthly financial statements and reconciles general ledger accounts.
- Reviews accounts payable and receivable and investigates discrepancies.
- Prepares HST returns and corporate tax schedules for the external accountants.
- Supports the year-end audit with schedules and working papers for the auditors.
- Analyses monthly budget variances and explains them to the finance manager.
- Recommends changes to month-end closing procedures and internal controls.
This letter is provided at Kwame’s request. If you need more information, please contact me at 905-555-0128 or finance@westgatedist.example.
Sincerely,
[Signature]
Helen Chu
Finance Manager
Westgate Distribution Ltd.
5600 Explorer Drive, Mississauga, ON L4W 4Y2
905-555-0128 · finance@westgatedist.example
How these duties match NOC 11100
The generator checks every letter this way. Main duties marked “May” in the NOC are optional; the rest are the core duties.
| NOC 11100 main duty | In this letter |
|---|---|
| Examine and analyze journal and ledger entries, bank statements, inventories, expenditures, tax returns and other accounting and financial records, documents and systems of individuals, departments within organizations, businesses or other establishments to ensure financial recording accuracy and compliance with established accounting standards, procedures and internal controls | Covered |
| Prepare detailed reports on audit findings and make recommendations to improve individual or establishment's accounting and management practices | Covered |
| Conduct field audits of businesses to ensure compliance with provisions of the Income Tax Act, Canadian Business Corporations Act or other statutory requirements | Not in this letter |
| May supervise other auditors or professionals in charge of accounting within client's establishment. (optional) | Not in this letter |
| Plan, set up and administer accounting systems and prepare financial information for individuals, departments within organizations, businesses and other establishments | Covered |
| Examine accounting records and prepare financial statements and reports | Covered |
| Develop and maintain cost finding, reporting and internal control procedures | Covered |
| Examine financial accounts and records and prepare income tax returns from accounting records | Covered |
| Analyze financial statements and reports and provide financial, business and tax advice | Covered |
| May act as a trustee in bankruptcy proceedings (optional) | Not in this letter |
| May supervise and train articling students, other accountants or administrative technicians. (optional) | Not in this letter |
Tips for a accountant reference letter
- Name the work products: statements, reconciliations, tax returns, audit schedules.
- Analysis and advice to management are part of 11100; include them if you did them.
- A professional designation (CPA or equivalent) belongs with your education documents; the letter can mention it briefly.
NOC 11100 and Express Entry
- NOC 11100 is TEER 1, which counts as skilled work for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class.
- It is not on a current Express Entry category draw list. See the lists.
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Where this information comes from
IRCC’s supporting documents page lists reference letters from employers “with your job duties, dates you worked there, and salary” as proof of work experience, and the Express Entry documents page asks for proof of work experience such as a reference or experience letter from an employer. The other items in our checklist are what officers expect to see in practice and what immigration lawyers advise; IRCC publishes no official letter form.
Occupation codes, titles and descriptions are adapted from Statistics Canada, National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.
CVMaple is not affiliated with IRCC and does not give legal advice. A reference letter must be checked, corrected and signed by your employer, and every detail must be true. Misrepresentation on an immigration application can lead to a five-year ban.
Checked on October 15, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Is an accountant skilled work for Express Entry?
Yes. Financial auditors and accountants are NOC 11100, TEER 1. Bookkeepers (12200) are TEER 2.
I prepared statements but someone else signed them. Is that still 11100?
It can be, if your duties match most of the 11100 main duties. If your work was mainly recording transactions, 12200 may fit better.
Can I copy this accountant reference letter?
Use it as a model, not a copy. Your letter has to describe your own duties, dates, hours and pay, and your employer has to check and sign it. Start your own letter for NOC 11100.
Who should sign it?
Your direct supervisor or someone in HR, on company letterhead, with their name, job title, phone and email.
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