Treasurer (CSVA)

Treasurer (CSVA)

Posted for Elmbridge Mencap (CSVA)

Posted by Central Surrey Voluntary Action

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Elmbridge Mencap is an independent registered charity, affiliated to Royal Mencap. We are a local charity providing support to individuals with learning disabilities, by providing help for them and their families, dependants, and carers, and providing recreation facilities with the object of improving their quality of life. We manage Burview Hall, a purpose built facility offering a large hall, two sensory rooms, a games room and accessible sensory garden and woodland. More information about our charity can be found on our website.

The Treasurer is a Trustee of Elmbridge Mencap with overall responsibility for providing financial oversight and guidance to the charity. Working closely with the Chair, Trustees, staff and Finance Committee, the Treasurer ensures that the charity's finances are well managed, appropriately controlled and aligned with its charitable objectives and long-term strategy.

The Treasurer provides clear financial information and advice to the Trustee Board, supporting informed decision-making and effective management of financial risks, and helps the Board to fulfil its legal duties under the Charity Commission guidelines.

Financial Oversight & Reporting

· Oversee the charity's financial affairs, ensuring compliance with its governing documents, applicable legislation and accepted accounting practice.

· Review and present quarterly management accounts, monitoring income, expenditure, cash flow, reserves and performance against budget.

· Provide clear financial advice to Trustees, highlighting significant variances, risks and areas requiring action.

· Prepare and present the Treasurer's report for the AGM.

Budgeting & Financial Planning

· Lead preparation of the annual budget and monitor performance against it throughout the year.

· Assess the financial implications and viability of significant proposals, projects and expenditure.

· Advise Trustees on the charity's financial sustainability and longer-term financial planning.

Reserves, Investments & Banking

· Monitor the charity's reserves and advise Trustees on the appropriate management of restricted, designated and unrestricted funds.

· Oversee investment arrangements with external financial advisers, monitoring performance, risk and suitability.

· Oversee banking and cash management arrangements, ensuring appropriate liquidity and financial controls.

Financial Controls & Compliance

· Ensure appropriate financial policies, procedures and internal controls are in place and regularly reviewed.

· Oversee controls relating to bookkeeping, reconciliations, payments, purchasing, payroll and other financial transactions.

· Monitor financial risks and ensure significant concerns are reported to the Chair and Trustee Board.

Year-End Accounts

· Liaise with the charity's accountant and independent examiner/auditor in preparing and reviewing the annual accounts.

· Provide information required for the annual examination or audit and ensure annual financial reporting is completed within the required timescales.

Finance Committee

· Chair the Finance Committee and ensure effective oversight of the charity's financial position.

· Ensure significant financial issues, risks and recommendations are reported to the Trustee Board and agreed actions are followed up.

What skills do I need?

The Treasurer should ideally have:

· A good understanding of financial management, accounting and financial reporting.

· Experience of preparing, reviewing or interpreting management accounts and budgets.

· The ability to explain and present financial information clearly to Trustees who may not have a financial background.

· An understanding of financial controls, risk management and good governance.

· The ability to critically assess financial information and identify risks or areas requiring further investigation.

· An understanding of the responsibilities of a charity Trustee, or a willingness to develop this knowledge.

· Strong analytical and communication skills.

· The ability to work collaboratively with Trustees, staff and professional advisers.

· A commitment to the aims and objectives of Elmbridge Mencap.