The Organisation:
COPD Support Ireland is a charity set up to support all those living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It is Ireland’s only national COPD support and advocacy body, bringing together local support groups from around the country, to help those living with, and caring for someone with, COPD. The organisation was founded in 2013 by patients working with the support of the Irish Thoracic Society, COPD National Clinical Programme, and health care professionals.
Mission:
COPD Support Ireland is an advocacy and support organisation, driven by people living with COPD. Our mission is to maximise the quality of life of people living with or at risk of COPD and to support those who care for them.
Vision:
That people living with COPD live the life they want to live.
Website:
www.copd.ie
The Role:
COPD Support Ireland is seeking a Treasurer to join the Board. The Treasurer will play a pivotal role in overseeing the financial health of the organisation. This individual will ensure that the organisation's financial practices are robust, transparent, and aligned with regulatory requirements and strategic goals. The Treasurer will Chair the Staff & Finance Committee.
Key responsibilities of the Treasurer include:
Financial Oversight: Monitor and review financial performance, including budgets, financial statements, and cash flow, to ensure accuracy and integrity.
Strategic Financial Planning: Contribute to the creation and implementation of long‑term financial strategies that align with the organisation’s mission and goals.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that financial practices and reporting adhere to relevant laws, regulations, and standards.
Risk Management: Identify financial risks and recommend strategies to mitigate them, safeguarding the organisation’s financial stability.
Financial Reporting: Oversee the preparation and presentation of clear and accurate financial reports for the board and stakeholders.
Budget Oversight: Review and approve annual budgets, ensuring they align with the organisation’s priorities and strategic objectives.
Audit Oversight: Manage the external audit process, review findings, and ensure that any issues are addressed and resolved.
Support and Advice: Provide financial expertise and guidance to the board and senior management to support informed decision‑making.
Skills and Experience Required:
Qualified Accountant: with strong accounting knowledge.
Financial Management: experienced in management accounts, budgeting, financial reporting, and cash flow management.
Regulatory Knowledge: deep understanding of recognised financial regulations and compliance.
Strategic Planning: experience of contributing to a financial strategy and aligning it with organisational goals.
Risk Management: experience of identifying financial risks and developing mitigation strategies.
Analytical Skills: strong problem‑solving abilities with attention to detail in financial reporting.
Commitment to Mission and Values: dedicated to aligning financial practices with the strategy.
Previous board / committee experience would be an asset.
Understanding of operating in the charity sector in Ireland would be an asset. Ideally the successful candidate would have managerial or board experience in Irish charity governance and/or charity financial oversight.
General duties of a Charity Trustee:
Comply with the charity’s governing document.
Ensure the charity is complying with its charitable purpose for the public benefit.
Act in the best interest of the charity.
Act with reasonable care and skill.
Manage the assets of your charity.
Board Meetings
There are four to six board meetings a year, and four to six sub‑committee meetings a year.
The majority of board meetings take place online with two meetings taking place in person in Dublin or in a venue convenient to the majority of attendees. Meetings usually take place mid‑morning between 10 am and 11 30 am on Wednesdays.
There are three board subcommittees: Staff & Finance Committee; Governance; and Fundraising & Communications. Subcommittee meetings are held online. The Treasurer will be expected to Chair the Staff & Finance Committee,
In addition, the Treasurer must have capacity to liaise with the CEO in advance of board meetings.
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