Wicklow Dementia Support CLG is looking for an enthusiastic individual who shares our mission and vision; for each person with dementia to be supported and enabled in a way that respects, values and understands them for who they are, to join the Board as Treasurer.
The small charity provides a number of supports for people living with dementia and family carers in Co. Wicklow including AlzPals befriending service, Maintenance Cognitive Stimulation Therapy groups in Arklow, Carnew, Wicklow town and Bray, Musical Memories and a Carer Support group in Greystones.
The overall role of a Treasurer is to maintain an overview of the organisation’s financial affairs, ensuring its viability and that proper financial records and procedures are maintained as below: General financial oversight To oversee and present budgets, accounts and financial statements To liaise with the Board regarding all financial matters To ensure that appropriate account procedures and controls are in place To ensure compliance with relevant legislation To ensure accounts meet the conditions of contractual agreements with external agencies such as funders and statutory bodies
To ensure annual insurance is paid and appropriate cover is in place to indemnify the charity Financial planning and reporting To present financial reports to the Board To make a presentation of the accounts at the annual general meeting (AGM)
Required
To advise on the organisation’s reserves and asset management To advise on the financial implications of the organisation’s strategic and operational plans To undertake an annual risk assessment To submit annual accounts to Company Register Office (CRO) and Charities Regulator Authority (CRA) Qualities and skills required:
Experience of financial control and budgeting
Good communication and interpersonal skills A willingness to be contacted on an ad hoc basis Ability to ensure decisions are taken and followed up Time Commitment Required The role of the treasurer requires an estimated commitment of ten hours per month. There are eleven board meetings a year. Meetings are held online. Support and an opportunity to role shadow will be provided.
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