County Treasurer

Outline: The Treasurer will provide sound financial administration, support and information to the Executive Committee and County in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association.

Responsible to: Devon County Scout Council.

Appointment requirements: Requirements: Must successfully complete the appointment process (including acceptable personal enquiries and acceptance of The Scout Association's policies). It's expected that whilst volunteering for this role you will undertake regulated activity.

The Responsibilities of the Treasurer:

• Manage and monitor the financial activities of the County and Executive Committee.
• Act as Treasurer for Devon County Scout Council.
• Prepare and present financial reports and accounts to the County Executive Committee.
• Lead the County Executive Committee in the creation of budgets and financial planning and monitoring of these.
• Ensure that all financial reports, annual statements of account and supporting documents (including receipts, cheque books and bank statements) are maintained accurately and in accordance with legal regulations.
• Ensure that the County is financially able to function, has appropriate reserves and accounting procedures and controls in place.
• Prepare the Annual Statement of Accounts for independent examination and approval by the County Executive Committee and presenting these at the Annual General Meeting.
• Administer the process of Independent Examination of the Annual Statement of Accounts in accordance with Policy, Organisation and Rules.
• Membership and attendance of any finance working groups or sub-Committees set by the Executive Committee where appropriate.

General Executive Committee Responsibilities:

• To be a full and active participant in County Executive Committee meetings and activities.
• To uphold the responsibilities of an Executive Committee as outlined in The Scout Association’s Policy Organisation and Rules.
• Willingness and eligibility to act as a Charity Trustee for the  County.
• Contribute to the strategic aims and future development of the County.
• An understanding of their own role and the role of others on the Executive Committee.
• A commitment to understanding and forming opinions on the key discussion points and responsibilities of the Executive Committee.
• Willingness to complete various tasks which support the work of the Executive Committee and aims of the County.
• Provide support and assistance to District (and Group, when needed) Treasurers. 

Skills for a Treasurer:

• Strong organisational skills
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Able to think creatively and solve problems
• Previous experience of financial management or the role of a Charity Treasurer
• Able to analyse financial information effectively
• Good IT skills
• Ability to summarise financial information for different audiences
• Willing to speak one’s mind and listen to the views of others.
• Able to maintain independent and objective judgement

Other tasks agreed with the Line Manager