Finance and Accounts Controller Trustee
Duffus Community Foundation (DCF)
We are looking for a Trustee to lead on financial oversight of the charity, set up financial controls and processes and oversee our treasurer.
DCF are a family-founded charity based in South London, focusing on supporting children and young people's wellbeing. We provide youth groups, workshops and 121 support in schools and in the community. This is an exciting, key opportunity to develop our income generation, therefore supporting us to reach more young people. We are looking for a Trustee to lead on financial oversight of the charity, set up financial controls and processes and oversee our treasurer. Our board currently has six Trustees however, the two who oversee financial controls and treasurer responsibilities are stepping down in May. We currently have a lack of financial oversight which impacts on grant applications and planning. We have a need for trustees with specific skillsets so that each board member can take ownership of their areas related to the charity. Currently our CEO has a very active role within Board meetings and would benefit from support from proactive members. We would like to grow the Board to around nine members and create processes and procedures that diversify our income and sustainability. We currently deliver services in two boroughs (Croydon and Merton) and have a 5 year plan to expand to four boroughs. What are we looking for? This individual should have: Knowledge and experience of charity finance practices Professional accounting, finance or similar qualification Strong understanding of financial management and reporting Experience in establishing and setting out strategic goals and direction in organisations Ability to explain financial procedures to other Board members Experience of providing Governance to organisations Ability to think creatively and strategically, and to exercise good, independent judgement. Ability to work effectively as a member of a team. You need to be based in the UK to be considered for this role. The role will involve: Supporting the Treasurer Providing overview of income, expenditure, reserves, balance sheet, and cashflow Recording transactions Monitoring spend for various projects Providing reports to the Treasurer and Board Forecasting project and operational spend with CEO Attending 'monthly' meetings (10 per year) Providing information to HMRC and Pension providers Monitoring compliance with local accounting laws and regulations
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Bookkeeping & Finance
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2-3hrs a week
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Wetherall House, Croydon, Surrey
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