The treasurer will oversee the monitoring of the organisation’s finances on behalf of the whole board of trustees, to report regularly on them to the board. The Treasurer will maintain effective governance of the charity, safeguard its financial viability and ensure that robust processes and procedures are in place to aid financial decision making.
This is a non-paid voluntary position
Role description
Strategic
* Assist and advise in the charity’s strategic planning, in particular ensuring that the charity’s planned activities are deliverable with regard to resources.
Financial
* Oversee the charity's finances to ensure its regulatory and legal responsibilities are met and comply with charity accounting practice.
* Liaise with the CEO and committee members to ensure the financial viability of the charity.
* Oversee the annual budget (and risk plan) and ensure that charity accounts are prepared and the key issues and risks reported to the trustee board in a timely and effective manner.
* Monitor and report on the financial health of the charity at regular board meetings.
* Lead in the development and implementation of finance policies, such as reserves, cash handling and systems of internal control.
* Ensure that the Board receives appropriate budgetary and financial information on the activities of the charity including Annual Accounts, liaising with the Operations Director, the CEO and the charity’s accountants as necessary to achieve this.
* Ensure that all accounts are prepared and disclosed in the form required by funders and the relevant statutory bodies and are fully compliant with the Charity SORP.
* Recommend to the Board appropriate accounting procedures, controls and policies.
* Oversee the appointment of auditors and review on a regular basis.
* Work in close partnership with the Operations Director in executing their responsibilities in relation to leading on finance and achieving their goals.
Assets and Investments
* To ensure that the Charity has an appropriate investment policy
* To ensure that the Charity monitors the performance of its investments and to set an appropriate reserves policy To ensure that all equipment and assets are adequately maintained and accounted for.
Governance
* To ensure that the Board is aware of its financial duties and responsibilities and the need to comply with all legislation
* To ensure that all financial policies, procedures and the appointment of external financial advisors are reviewed on a regular basis
* To ensure that the Board’s scheme of delegation is reviewed on a regular basis To act as Chair of the Finance sub-committee of the Board
Time Commitment
* Trustee meetings take place remotely via Microsoft Teams quarterly
* Finance Committee meetings take place remotely Microsoft Teams monthly
* Time to Check in with the CEO and the Operations Director as required
Person Specification
Essential
* Senior/Executive finance management experience in an organisation of similar size, structure and complexity
* Qualified Accountant who has had exposure to complex financial operations Knowledge of charity finance/ charity SORP
* A strategic thinker with an ability to balance risk and opportunity.
* Clear communicator with the ability to explain financial information to members of the board and other stakeholders.
* Willing to play an active role in areas such as forecasting, setting budgets, liaising with auditors
* Analytical and evaluation skills, demonstrating good judgement
* Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship, and the Treasurer role.
* Competent IT skills with working knowledge of Quickbooks (or similar accounting software)
* Strong commitment to the charity Forward thinking as well as focused on the present
* Willingness to be available to staff to provide advice and guidance on financial matters
Desirable
* Previous Trustee or Non-Exec experience.
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