Volunteering Opportunity: Treasurer with Future Living Hertford

We are a relatively small charity but this is what is the recommended approach. I am sure that you already
appreciate all this nor, I believe, will the office of Treasurer of FLH be nearly so exacting, especially timewise.
The overall role of a treasurer is to maintain an overview of the organisation’s financial affairs, ensuring its
viability and ensuring that proper financial records and procedures are maintained. The role can also be
undertaken by a Finance Sub Committee. The role and person specification are summarised below.

Opportunity Type: Long-term Commitment

District: East Herts

Location: Indoor

Time of day: Weekday Mornings, Weekday Afternoons, Weekday Evenings, Weekend Half Days

Practical Considerations: ● Must have accounting background wit experience of
financial controlling and budgeting
● Must be willing to be contacted on an ad hoc basis and attend meetings as required.

Suitable for: 18 – 25 year olds, Aged 26 and over, Older People

Suitable for volunteers interested in: Trusteeship & Governance

Does this opportunity provide wheelchair access?: No

Full Description:
General financial oversight:

● To oversee and present budgets, accounts and financial
statements.
● 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 present financial reports to the committee.
● To make a presentation of the accounts at the annual
general meeting (AGM).
● To advise on the organisation’s reserves policy and
investment policy.
● 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.
● To authorise payments to creditors
Qualities and Skills Preferred
● Experience of financial control and budgeting.
● Experience of fundraising and pension schemes.
● Good communication and interpersonal skills.
● A willingness to be contacted on an ad hoc basis.
● Ability to ensure decisions are taken and followed-u