Job Description
Intercultural Language Service is looking for a Treasurer for its voluntary Board of Directors. The candidate's profile should include the following: Essential Experience, Skills and Personal Qualities: The candidate must have a relevant finance qualification, ideally with at least 5 years senior management experience as an accountant, auditor, or Finance CEO/Director in the private, non-profit, or public sector. Knowledge and experience of the Charity SORP (Statement of Recommended Practice) Strong business acumen and the ability to understand complex corporate governance issues and risk quickly. Roles of Treasurer Attending board meetings Overseeing the effective financial management of the organisation Working with the Director and bookkeeper to provide the annual budget Ensuring development and Board review of the financial policies and procedures Working with the Director and accountants of the Annual Accounts, for discussion and approval in the first instance by the Board and subsequently by the AGM Responsible to the Board for the discharge of its obligations in relation to accounts. It would also be desirable to have: Experience of managing the finances of a small, voluntary organisation similar to Mother Tongues, as Treasurer or financial manager, though not essential; Knowledge of the work of social enterprises. Board Member Commitments All Board members are expected to have a working knowledge of the voluntary sector in Ireland and be familiar with corporate governance requirements and legislation, such as the Charities Act 2009, the Charities Governance Code and Reporting in 2021, and the GDPR 2018. Board members are expected to participate in advocacy in the best interests of the organisation and protecting and promoting the reputation of Mother Tongues. Board members will always contribute to the achievement of the organisation’s goals while practicing the highest standards of corporate governance. Board members should be honest, fair, and independent. #J-18808-Ljbffr