Senior Bookkeeper

TWR Canada is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Bookkeeper to join our Finance & Administration team in either a full-time or fractional capacity (30–40 hours/week). This role is ideal for a finance professional who thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment and is passionate about supporting ministry through excellence in financial stewardship, accuracy, and accountability.

Position Overview: 

The Senior Bookkeeper provides experienced day-to-day bookkeeping to ensure the accurate and efficient financial record keeping. Reporting to the Director of Finance & Administration, this position is responsible for entering accounts payable, reconciling donations, processing payroll for overseas missionary staff, maintaining financial records, preparing monthly financial statements, preparing inter-company reports, and supporting cash flow management and financial analysis activities, all within the framework of fund accounting.

This role requires strong analytical skills, exceptional attention to detail, discretion in handling confidential information, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a paperless, cloud-based environment. The successful candidate will demonstrate a proactive, service-oriented approach, build strong working relationships across the organization, and support financial practices that reflect accountability, integrity and faithful stewardship consistent with TWR Canada’s mission, values, and Christ-centered identity.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Full-Cycle Bookkeeping

• Perform full-cycle bookkeeping for TWR Canada, ensuring accurate and timely processing of financial transactions in accordance with Canadian GAAP for charitable organizations (ASNPO)
• Enter all transactions by location, class, and GL account, and ensure timely payments of vendors and government remittances
• Process and post recurring and non-recurring journal entries, accruals, adjustments, foreign exchange gains/losses and intercompany transactions
• Enter annual budget into accounting software
• Maintain accurate and organized digital financial records in a cloud-based environment
• Support the integrity and stewardship of ministry finances by maintaining strong attention to detail and confidentiality in all financial matters

Ministry Financial Stewardship

• Enter and reconcile records for missionary support, designated giving, grants, projects, and ministry programs
• Prepare and review monthly reports related to missionary projects, restricted funds, and inter-branch ministry transactions
• Assist in monitoring ministry cash flow

Payroll, Reconciliations & Compliance

• Process overseas missionary payroll and related remittances accurately and on time
• Prepare and reconcile payroll-related accounts, deductions, and government remittances, including CRA requirements
• Perform monthly bank, A/P, revenues, credit cards’ and investment reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies as required
• Prepare and file HST rebates and other regulatory filings accurately and within required deadlines
• Maintain audit-ready financial documentation and support year-end audit preparation, working papers, and auditor requests
• Assist with preparation of annual regulatory filings, including the CRA Charities Information Return (T3010) and other compliance-related documentation

Systems, Process Improvement & Team Collaboration

• Support accounting systems, workflows, and internal controls to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and accountability
• Contribute to the development and documentation of financial procedures, best practices, and process improvements
• Collaborate effectively with finance staff, ministry leaders, and cross-functional teams to support organizational goals and service excellence
• Assist with special financial projects, reporting requests, and organizational initiatives as assigned

Other Duties

• Model Christ-like character in professional conduct, communication, and stewardship responsibilities
• Participate in staff prayer, devotional, and spiritual community activities as part of TWR Canada’s ministry culture
• Perform other finance, administrative, and ministry-related duties as assigned by the Director of Finance & Administration

 SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Affirm alignment with TWR Canada's mission, Statement of Faith, and core values
• Spiritually mature Christian with an evident love for God and people with demonstrated commitment to personal and corporate prayer as a vital part of the ministry culture, including leading and participating in prayer and devotions
• Certified Professional Bookkeeper (CPB) qualification. Additional Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) qualification is an asset. 
• 4-6 years of continuous full-cycle experience in intermediate to senior bookkeeping within a complex environment such as a medium-sized, or international organization, ideally with fund accounting experience (nonprofit, charity, or ministry experience is an asset)
• Advanced to expert working knowledge of cloud-based accounting software and financial reporting tools (QBO, other)
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to self-check one’s work
• Ability to analyze financial information, identify discrepancies, and propose solutions is an asset
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities with professionalism, discretion, and accuracy
• Legally eligible to work in Canada
• Completion of a successful police record check 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position reports to TWR Canada’s London office, which operates during core business hours, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Although the ideal candidate will work in–person, the role offers flexibility and may be performed fully remotely or through a hybrid arrangement, depending on the successful candidate’s location.

The role is 40 hours per week, within core business hours; however, consideration will be given to candidates with 30-40 hours/week availability.

BONA FIDE OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

The following are considered to be bona fide occupational requirements of this position.

• Faith: as TWR Canada is a faith-based organization working primarily with Christians and those promoting the Christian faith, the person who holds this position must possess a sincere and enduring Christian faith that aligns with our organization’s faith statement. They must be regular attendees of a local Christian community. Annual signing of the statement of faith is required to remain in this position.
• A Christian Lifestyle: for similar reasons as above, the individual must have a lifestyle consistent with biblical Christianity. Annual signing of the Lifestyle statement is required to remain in this position.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit both a résumé and a cover letter; the cover letter should outline both your experience specific to the responsibilities of this role, as well as how this opportunity resonates with your Christian faith, calling, and professional goals.  Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

 Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and early applications are encouraged.  The position is open now and the deadline to apply is June 19, 2026, or until the position is filled. 

ABOUT TWR CANADA:

Founded in 1973, TWR Canada's mission is to assist the Church in making disciples of all people by sharing Christ through media around the world. Partnering globally and locally, TWR Canada facilitates, creates and supports Christian programming, discipleship resources, and dedicated missionaries, spreading the message of Jesus Christ through radio broadcasts, digital platforms, and face-to-face engagements. TWR Canada impacts lives for Christ through meaningful connections and transformative communications.