Local Unit Analyst at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Job Identification: 351254 
Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Job Category: AO - Administration/Operations 

Job Description

• The Local Unit Analyst, under the direction of the Area Membership and Statistical Records (MSR) Manager, ensures that all aspects of local unit finances and record-keeping are managed and administered properly in a legal and professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Trains and provides advisory services to local unit leaders and clerks on finance and membership record-keeping policies, principles and tools
• Ensures that local unit record-keeping reports and finance transactions are accurately submitted on time and follow Church policies
• Identifies and analyzes local unit trends and provide reports to the Area Presidency, DTA, and other departments, that are useful in decision making when required
• Performs both on-site and off-site finance and membership audits and resolution processes
• Prepares and presents area and regional-specific statistical analysis, trend analysis, and other reports
• Assists local leaders to prepare unit organization applications
• Looks for opportunities to refine local unit financial and record-keeping processes
• Initiates and participates in business solutions or process improvement projects related to local unit needs
• Assists with the resolution of  local unit items that the GSC is not able to resolve

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in, Business, Accounting, Finance, or other related discipline
• Minimum of six years professional work experience in accounting, auditing,  finance or business management
• Higher degree and/or professional certification preferred (including ACCA, CPA, CIMA and/or MBA)
• Must be worthy of a temple recommend
• Excellent computer application and troubleshooting skills
• Demonstrates a significant and in-depth experience and understanding with Church governance, processes, policies and tools
• Working knowledge of LCR,  Church networks and other programs
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent analytical, planning, and presentation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including fluency in English
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to train, influence, and motivate others

Required Skills:

• Analytical skills
• Auditing experience
• Business Writing Skills
• Proficiency with computers and computer applications

Worthiness Qualification:

• Must be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and currently temple worthy