Accountant

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The Organization
Bible League Mexico began in 1954 and is an evangelical Christian ministry located in Mexico City, D.F.  Through the support of generous donors, BLI is providing people with Bibles they can understand so that they will be brought into fellowship with Jesus Christ and His Church.  We do this worldwide by translating, distributing, and engaging people in the Scriptures. 

The Opportunity
The Accountant will manage the Accounts Department and will provide relevant financial information that enables national and international leadership to make well-informed decisions on behalf of the ministry.  This person is responsible for managing and coordinating the activities of the Accounts Department to ensure that it is collecting, organizing, analyzing, and reporting meaningful and relevant financial information. 

This position is located in Mexico City, D.F.

Essential Duties

• Oversee and manage internal control in the areas of accounting:
  • Ensure compliance with all statutory, regulatory and other generally accepted accounting requirements
  • Ensure that internal control policies and procedures are followed (i.e. the financial manual is regularly reviewed and office activities kept in line)
  • Follow appropriate authorization protocol; keep and maintain clear separation of duties between accounting staff in terms of authorization, record-keeping, and custody
  • Randomly inspect and test document control (ensure an appropriate paper-trail)
  • Maintain appropriate records of fixed assets, travel documents, receipts, payment vouchers, check stubs, payroll, inventory
  • Oversee and manage the fiscal year accounting cycle:  analyzing business documents, determine appropriate account coding, maintaining accounting books and records (journalizing and posting transactions; preparing trial balances), and producing monthly financial reports.
  • Provide regular and timely financial information required by management to plan and control the financial activity of the National Affiliate and ministry centers.
  • Manage internal controls over the National Affiliate’s assets and liabilities and all transactions of the National Affiliate with third parties.
  • Operate the accounting system and develop, review and improve the accounting principles and procedures therein in the light of changing circumstances.
  • Provide financial and accounting expertise to members of the leadership team:  providing relevant, vital, and up-to-date information to National Director; provide analysis and effectively summarizing financial information to the National Director in order to assist in decision-making.
  • Manage the budgeting process: organize and present a budget proposal for review by the BLI, maintain the budget throughout the fiscal year, provide regular budget performance reports to the national leadership team.
  • Work in partnership with the warehouse manager in order to ensure accurate inventory and accounting records.
  • Direct and manage the use of donor-restricted grants.
  • Promote a yearly external audit of the National Affiliate's financial reports.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 3 years experience required; formal study or training in accounting preferred
• Proficient in MS Office; knowledge of Contawin, Nominwin and Factuwin a plus
• Possess a professional-level proficiency in English
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to service
• Must be able to communicate in a positive, professional, courteous, and discreet manner with staff and public
• Must maintain an office atmosphere of dignity, integrity, and dedication to the ministry

Please visit www.bibleleague.org for more information about the ministry.

Resume and Cover Letter may be sent to hr@bibleleague.org  or faxed to 708/367-8990.

Bible League International

ATTN:    Human Capital

3801 Eagle Nest Drive

Crete, IL  60417