Join our dynamic Board of Trustees and contribute your skills to an organisation committed to supporting health and education globally.
What difference will you make?
This is a brilliant opportunity to use your professional experience to support an award winning charity that uses film and innovative media to transform the health and well-being of women and children around the world.
What are we looking for?
We are particularly seeking applications from candidates who will have one of the following backgrounds A senior accountant A CFO/Finance Director A financial management expert Experience at a small but developing charity will be particularly appreciated. Essentials Commitment and understanding of our vision and mission Understanding the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship Financial qualifications Financial experience Willingness to put time and effort into the role Personal qualities Good, independent judgement Impartiality, fairness and confidentiality Respect for others Willingness to learn new skills Attention to detail Specific abilities Skills to analyse proposals and examine their financial consequences Skills in interpreting and analysis of financial information An ability to present information in a clear manner to others, especially to those without a financial background Experience Experience of organisation finance Experience in setting and monitoring budgets Knowledge of financial reporting regimes
What will you be doing?
Main responsibilities On behalf of the Board of Trustees, ensure that the organisation's financial obligations are met Monitor the financial administration of the organisation and report to the board of trustees, in compliance with the governing document Oversee the organisation's financial risk management process Main duties Ensuring Medical Aid Films financial obligations are met To ensure we operate within the legal and financial guidelines under the current legislation To ensure proper accounts and records are kept, ensuring financial resources are spent and invested in line with good governance and legal and regulatory requirements To work with and support the Finance Manager in order to be satisfied that the financial information presented is comprehensive and accurate To oversee the management of the risk assessment process To oversee the process of appointment of the auditors To be instrumental in the development and implementation of appropriate financial reserves and investment policies To ensure the establishment of an adequate system on internal financial controls and to monitor its implementation and effectiveness To act as a signatory on behalf of the Board of Trustees for financial matters Ensuring the Board of Trustees fulfils its financial responsibilities To report back on Finance to the Board of Trustees To advise the Board of Trustees on the financial implications of its strategy and policy objectives To guide and advise fellow Trustees in the approval of budgets, accounts and financial statements To inform the Trustee Board about its financial duties and responsibilities and to assist in developing their financial skills and understanding