Local Unit Finance (LUF) Analyst at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Local Unit Finance Analyst shall set up, train, support, and assist Priesthood leaders on Local Unit Finance, Membership, and Statistical reporting through the Leader and Clerk Resource programs. The incumbent also ensures that Priesthood leaders are conversant with and adhere to financial, membership, and statistical policies and processes of the Church. He/she also performs on-site and off-site internal control reviews and identifies trends and potential areas of concern.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Trains local unit leaders and clerks on finance, statistical, and membership records
• Trains local unit leaders on membership recording-keeping policies, procedures, and tools
• Consistently identifies and analyzes local unit trends and provides reports to higher management.
• Performs both on-site and off-site financial audits.
• Assists local leaders in preparing unit organization applications.
• Initiates and participates in business solutions or process improvement projects related to local units.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• MBA and/or professional certification (ACCA, CIMA, etc.) will be an added advantage.
• Three years of professional experience in accounting, auditing, or business management.
• Thorough understanding of Accounting Principles, Church financial policies, and guidelines.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and Computing.
• A good and sound understanding of the LCR, and other church programs is a plus.
• Analytical, planning, and presentation skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to train, influence, and motivate others.