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Treasurer - eVOLution

Vacancy reference: 
161111
Sector: 
Other
Organisation name: 
eVOLution (Darlington CVS)
Date added: 
17/11/2011 - 11:44
Vacancy type: 
Treasurer
Location: 
North East, County Durham
Vacancy background: 

Evolution requires a trasurer who takes the lead in overseeing the financial affairs of the organisation, ensuring its financial viability and that proper financial records and procedures are maintained.  The
Treasurer will assist other Trustees to perform their financial duties by interpreting and
explaining accounting requirements, ensuring that the Board receives reports containing the information. 

Primary duties: 

The tasks of a Treasurer are to include: •Keeping an overview of the finances of the organisation •Reporting into committee meetings •Making sure the organisation has the right financial policies and procedures in place The Responsibilities of the Treasurer will include: •Presenting budgets, accounts and financial statements to the Board •Being assured that the financial resources of the organisation meet its present and future needs •Ensuring that appropriate accounting procedures and controls are in place •Liaising with the Executive Director and Finance Manager •Ensuring that the organisation has an appropriate investment policy •Monitoring the organisation’s investments activity and ensuring its consistency with the organisation’s policies and legal responsibilities •Ensuring that there is no conflict between any investment held and the aims & objectives of the organisation ensuring that the accounts are prepared in the form prescribed by the Home Office regulations •Ensuring that the accounts are audited in the manner prescribed by Home Office regulations •Keeping the Board informed about its financial duties and responsibilities •Contributing to the fundraising strategy of the organisation making a formal presentation of the accounts at the Annual general meeting

Required qualifications: 

Person Specification of a Treasurer In addition to the qualities needed by all Trustees, the Treasurer should also possess the following; • Financial experience and business planning skills, some experience of organisation finance and fundraising • The skills to analyse proposals and examine their financial consequences • A willingness to make unpopular recommendations to the board

Additional information: 

eVOLution is the local Voluntary and Community Sector infrastructure organisation in Darlington. We aim to promote, support and develop the voluntary and community sector to bring about positive change in the lives of people and their communities. We offer a wide range of services including core services such as Volunteer Brokerage, Group Development, Funding advice, Local Strategic Representation and Policy Influence. We also specialise in Back Office Services such as Administration, Community Accounting, ICT Support, Internet Services, Marketing, Meeting Facilities and Room Hire

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