11 — Church Auditor
Mayflower Church Position Description | 11 — Church Auditor
Governance Position
Role Summary
| Purpose | Conduct independent review of all financial reports to ensure accuracy, transparency, and accountability in the Church's financial affairs. |
| Accountable To | Board of Finance (but must be independent of Board of Finance) |
| Term of Service | 3 years; 2 auditors |
| Selection Process | Nominated by Nominating Team, elected by Church Members; must be independent of the Board of Finance and cannot audit financial reports of Boards, Teams, or Church-affiliated organizations of which they are a Member |
| Time Commitment | 15-25 hours/year (concentrated before annual meeting) |
Qualifications
Church Member in good standing with financial review experience or aptitude. Must be independent of the Board of Finance.
Key Responsibilities
- Audit the reports of the Church Treasurer, Financial Secretary, and all organized clubs and groups affiliated with the Church
- For each audit, verify the starting balance, ending balance, income, and expenditures of each financial report using the raw data available from each Treasurer
- Work with each Treasurer or organization to resolve any discrepancies
- Prepare a report to the Board of Finance with the results of each audit
- Prepare a final report for the annual meeting
Training & Support
Audit procedures overview, access to financial records and systems
A signed acknowledgment is required when a member accepts this role.
The source .docx (including signature block) is attached to this page.
Position Descriptions | Mayflower Church | April 2026