Remote Volunteer Treasurer Job in London, UK One in Four UK

Who you are

• Qualified accountant with commercial awareness and knowledge.
• Knowledge of charity SORP and impending changes.
• Competent use of IT skills.
• Proven ability to communicate and explain financial information to members of the Board and other stakeholders.
• Analytical and evaluation skills, demonstrating good judgement.
• Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship.
• Good communication and leadership skills.

Desirables

• Knowledge and experience of charity fundraising and finance practices.
• Dedicated to the organisation’s cause and objectives.
• Willing to act as the charity’s ambassador.
• Skilled in strategic planning, business management, financial/accountancy, understanding of HR issues, experience of Trusts or other grant giving bodies.

What the job involves

• Monitor the financial standing of the charity and report to the Board regarding cash-flow forecasting, income streams, out-going expenses and the overarching strategic management of the organisation’s financial resources.
• Oversee the charity’s financial risk-management process and report financial health to the Board of Trustees at regular intervals.
• Act as a counter signatory for online payments and applications to funders, and ensure that annual accounts are submitted to all relevant regulators in a timely fashion.
• Liaise with external auditors on financial issues and ensure that the organisation’s finances are responsibly managed and invested for the betterment of the organisation’s work and for the beneficiaries it serves.