Charity offering dignity and hope to asylum seekers and refugees seeks Treasurer
DP (The Destitution Project)
Location
Bolton, Greater Manchester | United Kingdom
Job description
This is a great opportunity to help develop a small charity carrying out life changing work with refugees and asylum seekers whilst gaining job satisfaction and valuable experience.
What will you be doing?
What will you be doing?
As treasurer of DP, in addition to the general responsibilities of a trustee, you will ensure our financial affairs are conducted within legal requirements and good practice. You’ll work closely with the Chair/Vice Chair and trustees to oversee the financial sustainability and development of our charity including:
- Overseeing, approving and presenting budgets, accounts and financial statements
- Being assured that the financial resources of the organisation meet its needs
- Ensuring that the charity has an appropriate reserves policy
- Preparing and presenting financial reports to the board
- Ensuring that appropriate accounting procedures and controls are in place
- Advising on the financial implications of the organisation’s strategic plans
- Ensuring that the accounts are prepared and disclosed in the form required by funders and the relevant statutory bodies
- Keeping the board informed about its financial duties and responsibilities
- Assisting with funding applications
- Making a formal presentation of the accounts at the AGM
What are we looking for?
- Financial qualifications and experience (familiarity with accounting software such as Xero would be an asset)
- Experience of charity finance.
- The skills to analyse proposals.
- Being prepared to make unpopular recommendations to the board
- A willingness to be available to Trustees and Line Managers for advice.
- Experience of work related to refugees, asylum seekers an advantage.
What’s in it for you?
- Use your skills and experience to contribute to make a positive difference to asylum seekers and refugees in the Bolton area
- Meet like-minded people.
- Enhance your CV by developing new skills and gaining valuable experience
- Support in developing in your role and provision of relevant training
- Reference for future work or volunteering
Please send CV and expression of Interest. Our Chair/Vice Chair will contact you and invite you to a “meet the board” Zoom call.
What are we looking
for?
- Financial qualifications and experience (familiarity with accounting software such as Xero would be an asset)
- Experience of charity finance (DP is a Charitable Incorporated Organsation) fundraising and pension schemes
- The skills to analyse proposals and examine their financial consequences
- Being prepared to make unpopular recommendations to the board
- A willingness to be available to Trustees and Line Managers for advice and enquiries on an ad hoc basis
- Experience of work related to refugees, asylum seekers or migrants would be an advantage.
What difference will you make?
The work of trustees is vital in ensuring we can continue our practical help and support for refugees, asylum seekers and refused asylum seekers, many of whom have endured trauma and hardship in their country of origin and on their journey here.
As a trustee, you will have a real opportunity to offer your unique skill set and experience to shape our work and strategic direction of a charity that is friendly, welcoming and passionate about the service it provides.
Before you apply
"Please provide a cover letter detailing why you are interested in this role and your relevant experience."
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Organisation type:
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