Senior Mission Accountant (Portuguese Speaking) at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Responsibilities

An Accountant, Senior performs the more complex accounting functions in a variety of different settings throughout the Church. In general, incumbents in this position perform the following types of functions:

• Initiating general ledger file maintenance so that financial statement presentations will be accurate and meaningful.
• Reconciling accounts, reviewing reconciliations, and make sure that all outstanding items are properly cleared.
• Preparing special studies and reports for departments and organizations as required.
• Preparing journal entries and other adjustments to correct errors.
• Analyzing budget requests and explain any budgetary changes resulting from increased costs or changes in programs.
• Consolidating accounting information for use in accounting statements and summaries.
• Reviewing expenditures against budget and making necessary reconciliations, investigations, and correcting entries.
• Assisting in preparing various financial estimates and expense reports.
• Drafting correspondence to appropriate parties regarding any differences that require investigation or further action.
• Reviewing and monitoring invoices submitted for payment which exceed certain dollar amounts as defined by policy.
• Auditing project accounts for compliance to policy and corresponding with appropriate parties regarding the status of these projects.
• Assisting in evaluating and motivating employees under the direction of a supervisor.
• Coordinating accounting matters with other departments, locations, and divisions.
• Acting as a resource for Accountant 1 and Accountant 2 incumbents being trained in Church accounting systems.
• Provide training for Mission Financial Secretaries as needed.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current / valid Temple recommend
• Bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) in Accounting, (or Finance or Business Management) is required. CMA, CA or MBA preferred. 
• Incumbents must demonstrate a well-grounded knowledge of financial and accounting theory, and a knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles preferred.
• A minimum of four to five years of professional accounting experience is required for this position. Familiarity with Church accounting systems is preferred. 
• Should have the ability to analyse complex accounting problems and propose changes in the accounting system.