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Treasurer

Employer
World Hepatitis Alliance
Location
Homeworking
Salary
0
Closing date
21 May 2022

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Sector
Charity and not for profit, Board trustees
Salary band
Unremunerated
Where will they be working?
From home

Scope  

The primary responsibility of the treasurer is to oversee the management and reporting of the organisation's finances, ensuring they are legal, constitutional and within accepted accounting practice. The treasurer also makes sure that the information provided to the board is accurate. Ultimately, while financial management is the primary focus of the treasurer, the entire board shares accountability.  

The treasurer will monitor the financial administration of the charity and must keep the board informed of the organisation’s financial health, in line with good practice, and in compliance with the governing documents and legal requirements. They will also ensure proper records are kept and that effective financial procedures are in place.  

WHA Executive Board  

WHA is a Swiss-registered non-profit association although it operates from its office in London. WHA board members are mostly, and sometimes entirely, based outside of the UK and work closely with our London-based CEO to whom the executive responsibilities of the organisation have been delegated. Board members meet annually, face-to-face when possible, and virtually every quarter. Outside of this, business is conducted via emails and teleconference calls.  

Primary responsibilities:  

Overseeing the management of WHA’s finances to ensure the financial stability and sustainability of WHA;  

Providing an objective lens to advise on and support the management team’s view of operations;  

Ensuring that financial information provided to the WHA Board is accurate and, in a format, easily understandable for individuals with no or limited financial background;  

Overseeing and presenting budgets, accounts and financial statements to the WHA Board;  

Reviewing monthly management accounts;  

Support the CEO in managing some aspects of governance of WHA;  

Monitoring and advising on the financial viability of the organisation’s strategic plans;  

Overseeing the effective implementation of and monitoring specific financial controls and adherence to systems;   

Making fellow board members aware of their financial obligations and taking a lead on interpreting financial data to them; 

Regularly report the financial position of WHA at board meetings; 

Oversee the production of WHA’s annual budget and propose its adoption at the last meeting of the previous financial year.  

Additional Responsibilities:  

Upholding WHA’s mission of achieving a world free from viral hepatitis;  

Upholding WHA’s values of Making a difference, Ambition, Integrity and Trust; 

Maintain knowledge of the organisation’s commitment to its goals and objectives; 

Bringing a significant professional experience as a qualified accountant;  

Working with the CEO to ensure that appropriate financial systems and controls are in place; 

Make fellow board members aware of their financial obligations and take a lead in interpreting and presenting financial data to them; 

Working with the auditors to ensure that record-keeping and accounts meet the conditions of our regulators and funders; 

Liaise with WHA’s finance manager to ensure that appropriate financial systems and control are in place and working;  

Ensuring the organisation applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objectives;  

Ensuring the proper investment of the organisation’s funds;  

Ensuring the financial resources of the organisation meet its present and future needs.  

Time involved anticipated  

Annual face-to-face board meeting (circumstances permitting)  

Monthly meeting (or as required) with CEO/president  

Quarterly virtual board meetings  

Person specification  

Financial literacy, knowledge of accountancy and financial management.  

Understand financial accounting for non-profit organisations.  

Knowledge and experience of current and fundraisings finance practice relevant to voluntary and community organisations.  

Good financial analysis skills.  

Attention to detail.  

Timeliness in completing tasks.  

Neat and accurate record keeping.  

Ability to communicate clearly with board members with very little financial literacy.  

Willingness to ask questions.  

Flexibility.  

How To Apply

To apply please send in a covering letter highlighting how you meet the person specification together with your CV.

Please send applications to contact@worldhepatitisalliance.org.

Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis.

 

 

 

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