Key Responsibilities/Day-to-Day Job Functions

• Plan and conduct parish and school financial, operational, and compliance audit fieldwork including introductory and exit conferences with pastors/pastoral administrators
• Assist the audit manager with planning and conducting financial, operation, and compliance diocesan audit fieldwork
• Test revenue and expense cycles of operational and business processes and perform interviews of clergy, staff and volunteers
• Prepare audit work papers and draft audit reports for presentation to and discussion of findings with audit manager
• Conduct follow-up reviews on previous audit findings and recommendations
• Research and apply appropriate accounting principles and auditing standards to reach and support conclusions
• Assist in continuous monitoring of parish and school performance to identify possible internal control risks
• Research and provide assistance with designing audit programs including testing to identify issues affecting internal controls
• Assist in the performance of investigations and prepare related paperwork
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with clergy and staff across all levels within the organization

Key Qualifications/Requirements

• Professional demeanor reflective of the values and mission of the Diocese of Raleigh
• Ability to work remotely and independently in an effective and efficient manner
• Flexibility to manage multiple priorities and audits
• Ability to prepare comprehensive, clear, and concise reports and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Highly organized with an attention to detail and ability to apply audit concepts and techniques and critical thinking
• Must be able to maintain objectivity, confidentiality, and impartiality
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, in particular MS Excel and Word
• Proficiency with audit management software, such as HighBond, TeamMate, OnSpring, AutoAudit, Workiva, etc. preferred
• Ability to travel throughout the Diocese to conduct audits (approximately 30-40%)
• Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Public Accountant or Certified Fraud Examiner designation is a plus
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) skills are a plus

Experience

• 4 - 5 years: Minimum number of Audit experience
• Employment is contingent upon satisfactorily completing the criminal background and reference checks.
• 7 - 9 years: Minimum years of work experience in an accounting/financial field

Education

• Bachelors or better in Accounting or related field

Licenses & Certifications

• CertInternalAuditor
• CertFraudExaminer
• CertPubAccount

Behaviors

• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity