At a glance

Skills

Accountancy / Auditing
Bookkeeping
Financial management
General / operations management
Business advice / analysis
Governance

Where

East Grinstead, RH193BJ

Mainly at home

Travel limit? 30

Time

Either in or out of office hours Estimate of time needed:
3-7 hours / week Initially, a commitment of 1 day a week would be appreciated though this will likely become a few hours each week in due course

Deadline

20 Dec 2019

East Grinstead Museum is looking for someone with a strong financial background to act as our Treasurer. Working closely with the Trustees, developing our vision and strategic direction, sustainability and complies with the law.

What will you be doing?

The key functions of the Treasurer are:

Monitoring the financial standing of the charity and report to the Board regarding cash-flow forecasting, income streams and out-going expenses.
Oversee the charity’s financial resources and risk-management process, ensuring a sound financial control environment
Ensuring that the Museum’s funds are suitably invested and managed to meet the Museum’s operational and strategic needs
Liaising with external auditors/independent examiners on financial issues and annual accounts
Ensuring that annual accounts are submitted to the Charity Commission within 10 months of year end

What are we looking for?

Essential Criteria

Qualified chartered or management accountant with demonstrated commercial awareness and knowledge
Knowledge of charity SORP and impending changes and/or willingness to keep up-to-date
Proven ability to communicate and explain financial information to members of the Board and other stakeholders
Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship
The ability to think strategically and creatively, demonstrate objectivity, good judgement and analytical ability.
A willingness to learn.
Good communication, team-working and interpersonal skills.
Tactful, diplomatic and able to build relationships.

Desirable Criteria

Demonstrated knowledge and experience of charity finance practices including Gift Aid.
Dedicated to the organisation’s cause and objectives and willing to act as the charity’s ambassador to external bodies, charities and companies.
Good understanding of IT infrastructure and issues, particularly those faced by small business and charities
Skills and experience in one or more areas of non-executive governance and management e.g. strategic planning, business management, fundraising, understanding of HR issues, experience of Trusts or other grant giving bodies

What difference will you make?

Impact of Opportunity:

Help with shaping the future of a vital and much needed local resource
Play an important part within the local community
Use your professional expertise to guide our strategic direction

What's in it for the volunteer?

Be part of a diverse and friendly team
Participate in a dynamic organisation
10% discount in our shop
Make a real difference to a vital community resource

About East Grinstead Museum

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