Start building your accounting career while studying
Work closely with accounting professionals
Assist with the mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in key areas of service
Up to 16 hours/2 days per week working for up to 24 months complimenting your tertiary study
If you are passionate about learning, growing and the mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church we want to hear from you!
Job Description
The Seventh-day Adventist Church (SPD) Limited is seeking a highly motivated undergraduate student to join our Treasury team in this internship. This role is part of a 24-month maximum term internship based at the Division head office in Wahroonga NSW. It is part-time of up to 16 hours or 2 days per week, and would suite someone looking to gain practical experience to accounting theory within a Church context.
Reporting directly to the Division Senior Accountant, with indirect report to the accountants and assistant accountants, this role requires someone with a passion for accounting and commitment to the long-term mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Desired Skills and Experience
Selection Criteria:
• Practising baptised member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church with a strong commitment to the teachings, values, beliefs and mission of the Church.
• Penultimate year or half-way of completing a tertiary undergraduate degree in accounting, business or commerce.
• Satisfactory completion of introductory accounting courses and basic understanding of accounting and financial principles.
• Aptitude for math, and proficiency with computers and software.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of efficiency, accuracy and work ethic.
• Self-motivated with a strong desire to take on new challenges and learn as much as possible.
• Basic understanding of Australian accounting standards and related laws.
• Must show evidence of current Australian unrestricted work rights.
For a full job description please contact SPD Human Resources at hr@adventist.org.au.
To applyplease include:
1. Your cover letter addressing the selection criteria;
2. Recent resume;
3. Recent academic transcript;
4. Two work-related or tertiary referees; and
5. Contact details of your Seventh-day Adventist Church pastor.
Only those who hold current Australian unrestricted work rights will be considered for this position.
The appointing body reserves the right to fill this position at its discretion and close applications once an appointment is made.
