The Boroondara Volunteer Resource Centre is advertising this role on behalf of Bowen Street Community Centre Treasurer

TITLE: Treasurer APPOINTED BY:

REPORTING TO: President EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Voluntary ANTICIPATED TIME CONTRIBUTION per annum:

• Monthly COM meetings (2 hrs x 11)
• Review of Monthly accounts (2 hrs x 11)
• Review of Quarterly BAS Statements (1-2 hrs x4) and Annual Group Certificates (1 hr),
• Finalisation of Annual Accounts and write Annual Report (4 hrs) ,
• Preparation and Presentation of Annual Budget (20 hrs) DATE PREPARED: Oct 2006

PRIME PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The Treasurer is a member of the Committee of Management. The Treasurer is responsible for the maintenance of all financial records and related statutory obligations and is required to present the monthly financial highlights to the Committee of Management and ensure that the Committee of Management are aware of the Centre’s financial performance and position. The financial reports are to be available on request and the Treasurer must ensure that the financial statements represent a true and fair view.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Required Desired Accounting degree or equivalent Experience working with a not for profit organisation Experience in preparing BAS statement COM Assistant treasurer position One year’s service as a member of the general committee

SKILLS AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal Proactive and problem solving approach Strong numerical skills Attention to detail Strong Excel

Strong supervisory skills

AUTHORITY / DECISION MAKING GUIDE

OPERATIONAL Consulting with the Bookkeeper, as required, regarding the day to day bookkeeping tasks Overseeing the Bookkeeper as required

STRATEGIC Development of the financial plan

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES SPECIFIC TASKS

1. Develop and report on the financial plan

Prepare the annual budget with the assistance of the Bookkeeper to be approved by the Committee of Management, sub-committees and the Manager. This is to be completed by 30 June for the forthcoming financial year. Report on the budget monthly to the COM 2. Oversee and support the Bookkeeper

Delegate specific tasks as detailed in the Bookkeepers role and responsibilities and provide advice or assistance where necessary

3. Manage taxation and statutory requirements Review the end of year Financial Statements and forward with the associated records and books of accounts to the Auditor/Accountant ensuring that the audited accounts or Accounts which have been subjected to a Financial Review are available for presentation at the Annual General Meeting in November. Ensure that the Centre Manager forwards the required financial statements to funding bodies and the Department of Corporate Affairs Review BAS statements and ensure completed and sent by due dates

4. Oversee general accounting

Establish and maintain an appropriate financial management system Establish and maintain financial controls Review budget v actual comparisons of the financial reports monthly. Review financial and accountability reports (FARS) as required by the funding bodies Ensure cheque signatories are correct.