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