Local Unit Analyst 1

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Local Unit Analyst ensuring timely management of local unit finances and record-keeping. Training local leaders and analyzing trends for informed decision-making in Cape Verde.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeCabo Verde • Cape VerdeMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in record-keeping principles and operational procedures, with strong analytical and presentation skills. Proficient in managing large operational databases and conducting internal control reviews while effectively communicating in both Portuguese and English.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree in BusinessRecord-Keeping PrinciplesOperational Database ManagementAnalytical SkillsFluency in Portuguese

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Hard Skills

Record-Keeping ProcessesStatistical AnalysisFinance AuditsTroubleshooting Software ApplicationsProcess ImprovementInternal Control ReviewsProject ManagementPresentation SkillsBusiness SolutionsMembership Audits

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsTraining AbilityVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationPlanning Skills

Industry Keywords

Church Record-KeepingLocal Unit OperationsFinance ManagementStatistical ReportingOperational Metrics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides advanced-level training to local unit leaders, and clerks on record-keeping principles and local unit operating procedures.
Under the direction of the Area Membership and Statistical Records Manager, monitors Church-established local unit record-keeping processes and ensures they are completed according to defined metrics and objectives.
Assists with finance and membership audits and resolution processes.
Prepares and presents Area-specific statistical analysis and other reports.
Helps resolve escalated local unit issues and troubleshoot Church record-keeping application problems.
Assists the Area Presidency and local leaders in preparing unit organisation 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.
Administers and controls large operational databases.
Acts as a project manager or team member for technical projects impacting the entire department, dealing with complex finance and record-keeping issues.
Other tasks as assigned by the Area Membership and Statistical Records Manager.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or other related discipline.
Minimum of five years of professional work experience in business, accounting, finance, or other related field.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to train priesthood leaders
Solid understanding of basic software applications.
Excellent computer application troubleshooting skills.
Strong analytical, planning, and presentation skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including fluency in Portuguese and the ability to communicate in English

Benefits

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