Treasurer Role at FareShare Sussex & Surrey at Fareshare Sussex

What does the opportunity involve doing?

To ensure that appropriate financial records and reports are prepared and presented and financial procedures are fit for purpose and implemented to enable the Board to:
Maintain an overview of the charity’s financial affairs.
Ensure the organisation is financially viable and sustainable.
Meet all legal and regulatory requirements
To support and constructively challenge the Board and Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to ensure:
FareShare Sussex & Surrey applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objectives.
The required systems, processes and procedures are in place and operate effectively.
The proper investment of the charity's funds.
The Trustees reach sound financial decisions.
Oversee the preparation and presentation of budgets, accounts and financial statements.
Ensuring that the charity has an appropriate reserves policy.
Ensuring that appropriate accounting procedures and controls are in place.
Liaising with the SLT about financial matters for onward communication to staff and volunteers.
Advising on the financial implications of FareShare Sussex & Surrey’s strategic plans.
Ensuring that there is no conflict between investments and the aims and objects of the charity.
Ensuring FareShare Sussex & Surrey's compliance with legislation.
Ensuring that the accounts and reports are prepared in good time for board meetings, committees and auditing purposes and any recommendations are implemented.

What induction, training and support is offered?

2 month induction with trustee training and support from the existing board of trustees.

What skills or qualities are needed?

An appropriate financial qualification or significant experience at management, trustee or board level, within a financial environment.
Commitment to the values of FareShare Sussex & Surrey.
Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort.
Understanding of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of being a trustee and treasurer.
Willingness to be available to staff and trustees for advice and enquiries on an ad hoc basis via email and telephone.
Understanding of charity Statements of Recommended Practice (SORP) accounting principles.