Bookkeeper Missionary

Play an active role in our commitment to being good stewards of the resources God has entrusted to us!

Did you know you can use your accounting gifts to spread the Gospel?

Join our team in West Africa and contribute to the wise use of the resources God’s given the mission as you oversee staff payroll, compliance with national tax requirements, budgets, and account analysis. Your presence can be an asset as the Gospel goes out daily to millions hungry for hope.

Please note: This position is a supported/sponsored missionary role (not a direct hire opportunity), so the approved candidate would need to develop a team of partners to provide financially for their full salary and benefits. We provide training, resources and coaching to help missionaries reach these financial support goals. To learn more about raising support, please see our FAQs.

Our Global Finance department is looking for a missionary to serve as a Bookkeeper for West Africa to oversee financial transactions while providing guidance to accounting staff and support in the fields of finance and accounting to other colleagues. This job, combined with other roles in West Africa, may add up to a full-time position.

Core Competencies:

• Commitment to Jesus Christ evidenced by a personal relationship
  Strong people skills with an ability to communicate in a winning way
  Cultural sensitivity within international teams
  Team building, motivating, and analytical skills
  Ability to independently manage several projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
  Confidentially handle sensitive information
  Impeccable integrity

Responsibilities:

• Document and post all monthly financial transactions
  Understand and comply with internal financial controls
  Process and/or supervise payroll, billing, receipting, and recording of revenue, support, and donations
  Coordinate with national authorities to maintain financial compliance in office operations
  Assist remote accountant in account analysis
  Assist WATS Station Director in maintaining fixed asset inventory and documentation
  Assist WATS Station Director in preparing annual budget

Desirable Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in non-profit finance
  Knowledgeable in international accounting practices and procedures
  Knowledgeable in the budgeting process, management reporting and internal controls
  Experience with Microsoft Office software, particularly Excel and Word
  Good communication skills
  Fluent in English or French