Hybrid Senior Local Unit Analyst, Japan

at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

• Job title: Senior Local Unit Analyst, Japan
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Tokyo, Japan

About the role

• Provides expert-level training to local unit leaders on financial principles and operating procedures. Assists with audits and ensures compliance with Church record-keeping processes.

Responsibilities

• Provides expert-level training to local unit leaders, analysts, and clerks on financial principles and operating procedures
• Under the direction of the Area Local Unit Manager, ensures that all core record-keeping processes established and defined by Church headquarters are being fulfilled according to metrics and objectives
• Assists with finance and membership audits and resolution processes
• Prepares and presents area-specific statistical analysis, trend analysis, and other reports
• Provide Tier 1-level support for local units and troubleshoot Church application issues
• Assist Area Presidency and local leaders to prepare unit organization applications
• Looks for opportunities to refine local unit record-keeping processes
• Initiates and participates in business solutions or process improvement projects related to local unit needs
• Performs and coordinates the performance of internal control reviews
• Acts as a project manager or team member for technical projects impacting the entire department, dealing with complex finance and record-keeping issues

Requirements

• Hold a valid temple recommend
• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field is required; higher degree or certification, or specialization is preferred (e.g., CPA, CMA, MBA, or other applicable certifications)
• Minimum of 8 years of professional work experience in business, accounting, finance, or related field (with some accounting or finance background required)
• Excellent computer application troubleshooting skills
• Demonstrates a significant and in-depth experience and understanding with Church governance, policy, and doctrine, typically gained through ecclesiastical experience as a priesthood or organization leader
• Excellent analytical, planning, and presentation skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including fluency in English
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to train, influence, and motivate others