We are looking to recruit a Treasurer to help with the financial operation of our charity. Can you give 6-7 hours a month of your time to Pathways? Do you have the skills needed?
If you’re interested in the position or would like to discuss the role please contact Cathy Madden, Chair of the Board of Trustees- chair@pathwaysofchesterfield.co.uk
Job description
Purpose
1. To oversee the financial management of the charity
Key objectives
· To oversee the financial systems and policies of the charity
· To supervise and advise the Office Manager with the day to day financial operations of the charity
· To ensure the charity complies with its governing documents, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations
· To monitor the financial stability of the charity
· To ensure the external accountants produce accurate year end accounts.
· To be an active member of the Board of Trustees
Key Tasks
· To regularly review the financial position of the charity through reports produced by the Office Manager including Cash flow, P+L, Balance sheet and a written report.
· To keep the Board of Trustees informed of the financial position of the charity and ensure they understand their financial responsibilities
· Advising on the financial implications of any strategic plans of the charity
· Ensuring that the accounts are prepared and disclosed in formats required by funders and relevant statutory bodies, for example the Charity Commission.
· Oversee the external accountants for the production of the year end accounts (independent examination).
· To be responsible for the management of the charity’s bank accounts
· To ensure the charity has appropriate reserves and financial controls policies in place
· To ensure the book keeping software used remains adequate for the charity (currently Xero).
· To be responsible for developing the financial function of the charity, in conjunction with the Office Manager
General
· To attend monthly Board meetings
· To participate in activities which promote Pathways where appropriate.
