Audit and Compliance Advisor

Location: Boone, NC, United States • Full-time

About the role

We are seeking an Audit and Compliance Advisor to join our International Projects team. 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.

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a 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 Professional (CGAP), Certified Public Accountant, or 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

Benefits

• On-site Medical Clinic (staff and dependents)
• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Long-term and Short-term disability insurance
• Paid Family Medical Leave
• Term Life Insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• 10 paid holidays
• 12 vacation/personal days
• 10 sick days

Schedule

• Travel: Approximately 65 days per year