Australian Museums and Galleries Association WA is the peak advocacy body representing cultural and creative collecting organisations. AMaGA WA is also a service and professional development organisation. We seek to enhance the value of Australia’s collections, public programs and stories by sharing knowledge, developing skills, inspiring innovation and providing leadership and the authoritative voice in protecting and promoting our arts and cultural heritage.

STATEMENT OF DUTIES

General financial oversight

• To liaise with designated staff about financial matters.
• To ensure that appropriate accounting procedures and controls are in place.
• To ensure compliance with relevant legislation e.g. Companies and Charity legislation.
• To ensure any recommendations of the auditors are implemented.
• To ensure accounts meet the conditions of contractual agreements with external agencies such as funders and statutory bodies.

Financial planning and reporting

• To prepare and present financial reports to the WA State Committee and National Council.
• To make a presentation of the accounts at the general meeting (GM) of the State Branch.
• To advise on the relevant policies.
• To advise on the financial implications of the organisation’s strategic and operational plans.
• To advise on the fundraising strategy of the organisation.
• To ensure that there is no conflict between any investment held and the aims and objects of the charity.

Other

• To attend quarterly tele-conference meetings of the National Finance, Audit and Risk Management Committee
• To sit on appraisal, recruitment and disciplinary panels as required.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Essential:

• Demonstrated experience in accounting or financial management.
• Ability to communicate financial jargon and reports to a non-finance audience
• High level computer literacy skills
• A positive, supportive, energetic and collaborative manner.

Desirable:

• Working knowledge of not-for-profit governance
• Previous experience, interest or commitment to Western Australian cultural and creative life