Audit and Compliance Advisor, Projects

Samaritan's Purse; Boone (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site Medical Clinic

Flexible Spending Account

Disability insurance

Job summary

Samaritan's Purse in Boone, NC seeks an Audit and Compliance Advisor to support international projects. The role focuses on audit prep, policy translation, training design, and ensuring internal controls across field offices.

You will advise on audit responses and updates to compliance materials while coordinating with IHQ and regional teams. Requirements include a BA in Accounting/Finance with 5–7 years in audit, GAAP/GAAS/IFRS knowledge, and preferred CGAP/CPA certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance with 5–7 years of audit experience.
• CGAP or CPA certification preferred; fraud and forensic auditing experience recommended.
• GAO grants-related rules (2 CFR 200) and US GAAP/GAAS knowledge required.
• Experience applying GAAP/IFRS across multiple country contexts.

Responsibilities

• Guide and support audit preparations in field offices and advise on written responses after reviews with management.
• Advise on actions required due to audit recommendations for Projects IHQ and field offices.
• Conduct periodic on-site trainings and process reviews to ensure strong internal controls.
• Lead translation and contextualization of international compliance policies and training.
• Create in-person training materials reflecting field office contexts and barriers.
• Maintain updates to compliance policies and training materials for contextualization.
• Serve as IHQ contact for country offices regarding compliance policies and training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Audit experience

GAAP knowledge

IFRS knowledge

CGAP/CPA

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

CGAP/CPA preferred

Job description

Location: Boone, NC, United States
Job ID: 16885
Date Posted: Oct 15, 2026

Get Involved!

What do we believe?

Demonstrate Biblical Integrity

At Samaritan's Purse, the Gospel is the center of all we do! We start each day with a time of devotions and prayer for each other, our staff, and volunteers who serve around the world. As a faith-driven organization, our Statement of Faith shapes every aspect of our global work.

We are seeking a Audit and Compliance Advisor to join our International Projects team in Boone, NC. Through humanitarian work, the goal and purpose of Samaritan's Purse are to help people in Jesus' name and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

In the role of Audit and Compliance Advisor,you will have the opportunity to:

Maintain a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ

Guide and support audit preparations in field offices and advise on a written response to audits after reviewing the audit reports with Regional and Senior Management

Advise Projects IHQ and field offices on the actions required due to audit recommendations

Conduct periodic on-site trainings and process reviews to confirm strong internal controls, particularly on procurement and financial systems

Lead the translation and contextualization of international compliance policies and training for field offices

Create in-person training materials that reflect the needs of field office contexts, accounting for cultural, legal, technological, and linguistic barriers

Maintain continuous updates to compliance policies and training materials to ensure ongoing contextualization for field offices

Serve as the IHQ point of contact for country offices regarding compliance policies and training

Other duties as assigned

What are the qualifications?

Serve with Excellence

As a qualified candidate, you will have the following skills and experience:

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university in Accounting, Business, or Finance, and a minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years' experience in audit; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Certified Government Auditing Profession (CGAP), Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor preferred

Fraud and Forensic auditing experience recommended

12 credit hours of college-level Biblical Studies (required); if not already completed, opportunity to meet and complete requirement is available upon hire.

Knowledge of Government Accountability Office (GAO) practices and US Government regulations associated with grants (2 CFR 200) and knowledge of other sponsored funder requirements such as UN, DFID and GAC recommended

Knowledge of current US GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) and US GAAS (generally accepted auditing standards) as well as ISA (International Standards on Auditing) and IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards)

Familiarity with specific accounting practices and conventions in the various countries in which audits are conducted, and ability to apply these standards in addressing and responding to the various accounting and auditing issues the fields may encounter

What are the benefits?

Walk in Bold Faith

Samaritan's Purse is proud to offer a competitive benefits package, including:

On-site Medical Clinic (staff and dependents)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Long-term and Short-term disability insurance

Samaritan's Purse
PO Box 3000
Boone, NC 28607
828.262.1980.

Samaritan’s Purse is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charity. All contributions designated for specific projects shall be applied to those projects, and we may assess up to 10 percent to be used for administering the gift. Occasionally, we receive more contributions for a given project than can be wisely applied to that project. When that happens, we use these funds to meet a similar pressing need.