Treasurer (Remote)

As the non-profit organizations Treasurer, you will be responsible;

• To ensure that the organization complies with its governing document, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations.
• To ensure that the organization pursues its objects as defined in its governing document.
• To ensure the organization applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objects (the charity must not spend money on activities which are not included in its own objects, no matter how worthwhile or charitable those activities are).
• To contribute actively to the board of trustees' role in giving firm strategic direction to the organization, setting overall policy, defining goals and setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets.
• To safeguard the good name and values of the organization.
• To ensure the financial stability of the organization.
• To protect and manage the property of the non-profit
• Ensuring equipment and assets are adequately maintained and insured
• Contributing to the fundraising strategy of the organization
• Liaise with relevant staff, board members and/or volunteers to ensure the financial viability of the organization.
• Make fellow committee members aware of their financial obligations and take a lead in interpreting financial data to them.
• Regularly report the financial position at board 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
• Appraising the financial viability of plans, and proposals
• Lead on appointing and liaising with auditors/an independent examiner.
• Oversee the staff in ensuring posting and bookkeeping is kept up-to-date.
• Oversee payments to creditors as appropriate.
• Oversee the arrangements to collect payments from debtors and bank payments, to claim gift aid annually and to manage the appropriate records promptly.

Experience:

• Good organizational skills
• Excellent numerical skills.
• Commitment to the organisation
•  General IT skills and a willingness to use Judaica4Me IT systems.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
• Strategic vision.
• Good understanding of risk management and appetite re strategic growth
• Good, independent judgement.
• Willingness to speak their mind.
• Willingness to be available to staff for advice and enquiries on an ad hoc basis.
• Ability to communicate clearly.
• Financial qualifications and experience desirable.
• Some experience of non-profit finance, and fundraising schemes desirable.