Field Accountant

One Mission Society; Burlington; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading missions organization is seeking a Field Accountant to oversee financial operations in Cuenca, Ecuador. The role involves budget preparation, financial record maintenance, and collaboration with the Field Committee. Candidates should have a degree in accounting or finance, proficiency in Spanish, and a commitment to the mission's values.

Qualifications

• 2-year degree in accounting, business, finance, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Spanish or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of the field budget and responsibility for all field disbursements.
• Maintain financial records and ensure expenditures do not exceed the approved budget.
• Supervise the work of the field bookkeeper and manage reporting required by national laws.

Skills

Logical reasoning

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency in Spanish

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

OMS accounting software

Education

2-year degree in accounting, business, finance

Job description

You will be working in Cuenca, Ecuador. The field accountant role is an office position with other ministerial opportunities.

Responsibilities

1. Preparation of the field budget to be approved by the Field Committee and/or Finance.
2. Responsibility for all field disbursements and receipts.
3. Custody of all Mission cash assets, near-cash assets, and securities on the field.
4. Accountability for all Mission assets, such as real property, vehicles, equipment, and furnishings.
5. Maintenance of all financial records in accordance with Mission standards.
6. Regular review of the accounts of all recipients and disbursers of Mission funds, including outlying centers, mission ministries, institutions, and programs of the national church to which OMS contributes designated donations.
7. Ensure expenditures do not exceed the approved budget and reduce costs when income is insufficient.
8. Collaborate with the Field Committee to increase funding.
9. Interpretation of field financial reports from headquarters to the Field Committee quarterly or as requested by the Field Director.
10. Supervise the work of the field bookkeeper, if applicable.
11. Perform internal control procedures.
12. Oversee reporting for mission employees, including understanding employment laws and reviewing submitted reports.
13. Manage all reporting required by national laws on the field.
14. Participate in interviewing and engaging professionals such as accountants and attorneys, overseeing their work.
15. Handle grant reporting for entities and individuals receiving grants from OMS, including requesting and reviewing reports and communicating results to OMS global.
16. Maintain bank account balances and facilitate fund transfers to minimize fees and exchange losses.

Requirements

• 2-year degree in accounting, business, finance, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Spanish or willingness to learn.
• Logical reasoning and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and OMS accounting software.

About Us

One Mission Society is an interdenominational missions organization dedicated to making disciples of Jesus Christ worldwide. Operating in over 70 countries, we partner with local believers to multiply disciples, leaders, churches, and missionaries. We are passionate about fulfilling the Great Commission and seek teammates eager to use their gifts for kingdom impact.

Requirements for all roles:

• Committed follower of Jesus Christ.
• Active involvement in a local evangelical church.
• Interest in missions.

CONTACT US

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Phone

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Address

4145 North Service Rd, Ste 200
Burlington, ON
L7L 6A3