Treasurer (CSVA)

• Oversee the financial affairs of the organisation and ensure they are legal, constitutional and within accepted accounting practice.
• Ensure proper records are kept and that effective financial procedures are in place.
• Monitor and report on the financial health of the organisation.
• Oversee the production of necessary financial reports/returns, accounts and audits.
• Meet the requirements to be a Trustee as set out by the Charities Commission and adhere to the code of conduct:
  • Over 18 years of age
  • Not disqualified under the rules of the Charities Act (i.e. an unspent conviction; disqualified as a company Director; declared bankrupt or undergoing bankruptcy procedures
  • In possession of, or able to acquire clearance by Enhanced DBS disclosure
• Read and adhere to the WSS Constitution, Policies and Procedures

Specifically

• Liaise with relevant self- employed staff, board members and/or volunteers to ensure the financial viability of the organisation.
• Make fellow board members aware of their financial obligations and take a lead in interpreting financial data to them.
• Regularly oversee the reporting of the financial position at board meetings (balance sheet, cash flow, fundraising performance etc).
• Oversee the production of an annual budget and propose its adoption at the last meeting of the previous financial year.
• Ensure proper records are kept and that effective financial procedures and controls are in place, ie:
  • Cheque signatories
  • Purchasing limits
  • Purchasing systems
  • Petty cash/ float
  • Expenses and travel
  • Invoices and payment for self-employed staff
  • Others as appropriate
• Appraise the financial viability of plans, proposals and feasibility studies.
• Attend and contribute to Trustee Board Meetings (four times per year).
• Supporting on appointing and liaising with auditors/an independent examiner.
  
  
• Make the necessary arrangements to collect payments from debtors and bank payments promptly.

What skills do I need?

• Knowledge and experience of current and fundraising finance practice relevant to voluntary and community organisations.
• Knowledge of bookkeeping and financial management (as necessary).
• Good financial analysis skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly