TITLE: Audit Staff
REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Business Administration.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Knowledge of principles, policies and beliefs of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Knowledge of church structure and organization, including committee procedures, etc. Specialized knowledge in accounting, supported by a proficiency in auditing standards, and church finance. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability, statistical inference, fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions to practical situations. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports and legal documents. Knowledge and skill in appropriate methods of dealing with human behavior in various circumstances. Advanced command of English language skills including proficiency in verbal and written communication. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to perform administrative functions; develop long- and short-term plans and programs to effectively evaluate work accomplishments; establish and maintain effective relationships with internal/external personnel. Able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Must possess the ability to deal tactfully and effectively with own departmental personnel, others within the General Conference and outside personnel on a daily basis. Must remain calm under pressure and exhibit courtesy, diplomacy and kindness at all times, both in person and on the telephone. Must exhibit ability to effectively handle confidential information/situations at all times and maintain high degree of loyalty and support for supervisor, department, GC and SDA church. Essential responsibilities are performed in sedentary and comfortable manner. Tasks are usually performed under normal office conditions with little or no noticeable discomfort. Work area is well-lighted and ventilated. Laptop may be issued to facilitate completion of work assignments.
JOB DUTIES: Conducts audits assigned by Regional Manager with the primary objective of determining that financial statements fairly present the financial condition of the client and to report non-compliance with policies, laws and governmental regulations as may be discovered during the audit. Applies good working knowledge of GCAS’ policies, procedures, regulatory and legal requirements. Job functions related to financial statement engagements. Maintains good working knowledge of International Audit and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB), country specific standards/boards and country specific government agencies and boards. Prepares financial statements. Obtains exposure on the types of financial statement engagements offered by GCAS. Responsible for unaudited (non-attest engagements) financial statement engagements or segments of audits under the supervision of more experienced staff. Works to develop quality client relationships. Job functions related to trust engagements: Participates in Trust Training Reviews. Obtains and maintains Trust Services Basic and Advanced certifications. Applies working knowledge of North American Division (NAO) Trust Services Accreditation standards and denominational policy specifically relevant to trust reviews. Responsible for drafting audit engagement letters under the supervision of more experienced staff. Performance and conduct must be in accordance with GCAS Competencies & Guidelines Must be a member in regulation standing of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Must maintain a regular and reliable work schedule. Other duties as assigned.
TRAVEL DETAILS: Travel domestic/international 25%; 5-8 times per year averaging 4/5 days.
CONTACT: Mail resume to L. Im:
General Conference SDA,
12501 Old Columbia Pike,
Silver Spring, MD 20904
Jobsite: Silver Spring, MD (Telecommuting – Riverside, CA) (Full-Time Position)
