Make a Difference - Volunteer Treasurer

We are seeking a long-term committed and enthusiastic Treasurer for our neighbourhood house. The Treasurer is responsible for overseeing the organisation’s financial management, the maintenance of all records pertaining to the organisation’s financial affairs; and ensuring that the financial processes of the organisation conform to best practice.

Skills Required Book-keeping and Accounting Skills Essential

Volunteer Duties • Ensure all records pertaining to the organisation’s financial affairs are maintained in such a manner that they are readily available as reports for the Board and can be conveniently audited. • Ensure that the financial processes of the organisation conform to best practice. • Ensure the preparation of wages for staff and payments for staff. This will include making appropriate deductions for taxation, payment of superannuation and provision for long service leave entitlements. • Ensure that Australian Taxation Office, Work Cover Authority and Superannuation Guarantee Fund requirements are met. • Ensure the payment of all monies owed by the Association. • Ensure the collection and receipt of all monies due to the Association. • Recommend to the Board investment strategies for funds. • Review the annual budget prepared by the bookkeeper for presentation to the Board. • Monitor actual income and expenditure against budget estimates and, where necessary, explain discrepancies between budgeted and actual expenditure. Advise the Board of any appropriate action. • Present financial reports to: • the Board; • the Members of the Association at the Annual General Meeting. • Consult with staff to ensure all information required by the auditor is provided. • Ensure financial records are kept for a period of seven years.

If you would like to join our friendly team, we can't wait to hear from you.