Treasurer

Voluntary Action Reigate & Banstead (VARB) is the infrastructure support organisation for the voluntary sector in our Borough.  We deliver information. training and opportunities to network to other local organisations, as well as providing a volunteer matching service.

VARB is currently looking for applicants to join the Trustee Board in the role of Treasurer. The main responsibilities for this role is to oversee financial management and planning in the organisation and ensure we have robust financial procedures in place.

What skills do I need?

The position will suit someone with experience of financial management in their existing or former careers. The role involves the following:

• 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.
• Ensure fellow trustees are aware of their financial obligations and take a lead in interpreting financial data for them.
• Regularly report the financial position at committee 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.