Treasurer Role Description - Thrive Women’s Aid



Treasurer Role Description Terms and conditionsMembers of the Board will be co-opted until appointed at the next Annual General meeting.Thrive holds suitable insurance, which includes Trustee indemnity for both Corporate and Employment Practice Liability.Thrive is both a charity and a company limited by guarantee.As with all Trustee roles, the post is a voluntary unsalaried one, but reasonable expenses will be re-imbursed on request.Reporting to: Chair of Trustees. Statutory duties The statutory duties of a trustee are: To ensure the organisation complies with its governing document in the articles of association. To ensure that the organisation pursues its objectives as defined in its governing document. To ensure the organisation applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objectives - the charity must not spend money on activities which are not included in its own objectives, no matter how 'charitable' and 'worthwhile' those activities are. To contribute actively to the Board of Trustees' role in giving firm strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals and setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets. To safeguard the good name and values of the organisation. To ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation. To ensure the financial stability of the organisation. To protect and manage the property of the organisation and to ensure the proper investment of the organisation's funds. If the organisation employs staff, to appoint the Director and monitor their performance. In addition with other trustees to hold the charity “in trust” for current and future beneficiaries by: Ensuring that Thrive has a clear vision, mission and strategic direction and is focused on achieving these. Being responsible for the performance of the charity and for its “corporate” behaviour; ensuring that the charity complies with all legal and regulatory requirements. Acting as guardians of the charity’s assets, both tangible and intangible, taking all due care over their security, deployment and proper application. Ensuring that the charity’s governance is of the highest possible standard. Becoming an Ambassador for Thrive and its values in professional and personal life. As well as the various statutory duties, any trustee should make full use of any specific skills, knowledge or experience to help the Board make good decisions. The above list of duties is indicative only and not exhaustive. The Trustee will be expected to perform all such additional duties as are reasonably commensurate with the role.Role Description Day-to-day financial duties of the charity are conducted by paid staff, with support from Bevan and Buckland. The Treasurer will oversee the financial matters of the charity in line with good practice and in accordance with the governing document and legal requirements, and report to the Board of Trustees at regular intervals about the financial health of the organisation. The Treasurer will ensure that effective financial measures, controls and procedures are put in place, and are appropriate for the charity. Principle duties include: Overseeing, approving and presenting budgets, accounts, financial statements and financial reports to the Board of Trustees after discussion with the Director and Finance Manager Being assured that the financial resources of the organisation meet it’s present and future needs and are within the charities objects Being instrumental in the development and implementation of appropriate financial, reserves policy and investment policies Monitoring financial accountsLiaising with paid staff to ensure financial reports are prepared and presented to the board, including assisting Bevan and Buckland to undertake a formal presentation at the AGM Ensuring that appropriate accounting procedures and controls are in place and that accounts are audited in accordance with set regulationsEnsuring equipment and assets are adequately maintained and insured Keeping the board informed about its financial duties and responsibilities Financial planningBeing assured that the financial resources meet the present and future needs of Thrive and that the strategic plan takes financial implications into considerationChairing the Finance Sub-Group and reporting back to the Board of Trustees Contributing to the Fundraising Strategy Recommending financial targets for PTAWA Enterprise Ltd and monitoring progress against these, reporting to Board at each meeting Person specification EssentialCommitment to the aims and values of Thrive Women’s AidExtensive financial experience and knowledge of business planningAbility to analyse proposals and their financial consequences Availability to provide information to staff or volunteers Ability to present financial information in a user-friendly wayAbility to set and audit financial procedures and controls A willingness to learn appropriate new skills if requiredDesirableSome experience of issues such as voluntary sector finance and fundraising and pension schemesAbout Thrive VisionOur Vision is to create safe communities, free from domestic abuse where people and families can flourish and build successful independent lives. MissionTo be an innovative and sustainable provider of excellent, good value domestic abuse services that drive prevention, provide interventions and enable progression. ValuesOur work is underpinned by a set of values that were created and developed by staff. These include: Role modelImproving, integrity and inclusiveSupportiveExcellent, engaged and empowered Apply and further informationTo apply: Please complete an application form and return to Lucy Reynolds / lucyr@.uk ................
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