Internal Controls Analyst

Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

•  Manages the parish/school internal review program ensuring that internal controls are reviewed at all parishes and schools of the diocese.  
• Develops and implements risk assessment tools to determine priorities. 
•  Develop standards with the goal of ensuring assets are secured, and financial information accurately recorded. 
•  Provides support to parishes and schools with accounting, internal control, and tax guidance.
•  Assists in the administration of the property/liability and ancillary insurance programs. 
• Demonstrates a commitment to continual learning. Stays abreast of relevant regulations,      laws, and accounting standards. 
• Assists with other departmental duties as needed or      requested by the CFO. 

Supervisory Responsibilities   

This position currently has no supervisory responsibilities. 

Competencies   

Quality/Quantity: uses technology to increase productivity; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity.

Job Knowledge: competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments and uses resources effectively; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others.

Workplace Ethics: treats people with respect; inspires the trust of others; works ethically and with integrity; maintains confidential information; supports teachings and mission of the Catholic Church.

Communication: expresses ideas and thoughts verbally and in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods; listens and gets clarification.

Teamwork and Cooperation: establishes and maintains effective relations; displays positive outlook and pleasant manner; offers assistance and support to co-workers; works actively to resolve conflicts and gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit.

Dependability: responds to requests for service and assistance; follows instructions, responds to management’s direction; takes responsibility for own actions; commits to doing the best job possible; keeps commitments; meets attendance and punctuality guidelines. 

Planning/Organization: prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; works in an organized manner.

Leadership: exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires respect and trust; reacts well under pressure; shows courage to take action; motivates others to perform well.

Delegation: delegates work assignments; matches the responsibility to the person; gives authority to work independently; sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; provides recognition for results. 

Managing People: provides direction and gains compliance; includes subordinates in planning; takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; makes self-available to subordinates; provides regular performance feedback; develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth.

Requirements

Qualifications 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience   

A bachelor’s degree in accounting is required. Three years’ experience in a position with similar responsibilities desirable. 

Language Skills   

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills   

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of algebra.

Reasoning Ability   

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills   

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of accounting software; intermediate-level skills in Excel Spreadsheet software and Microsoft Word Processing software.

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.