Treasurer - Llantrisant, United Kingdom - South Wales Fire and Rescue Service
Description
SOUTH WALES FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE
JOB DESCRIPTION
Directorate Finance and Procurement
Post Number NU121a
Role Treasurer
Location Headquarters
Responsible to Chief Fire Officer
**Responsible for
**n/a
This job description refers to the main purpose and responsibilities of the
post. It does not necessarily list in detail all of the tasks required to carry
out these responsibilities. This job description will be reviewed as and
when necessary to ensure that it meets the Service's business
**requirements.
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POST
To act as Treasurer of the combined Fire Service Fund in accordance with the
South Wales Fire Services (Combination Scheme) Order 1995, Section 112(2)
(b) of the Local Government Finance Act 1988, The Accounts and Audit
Regulations.
**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- To fulfil the 'Role of the Chief Financial Officer' as set out by the
- To oversee the compilation of the Authority's budget and consult with the
levels set are sufficient to enable the financial obligations of the Authority
to be met. Arrange for the determination, issue and transfer of the
constituent authorities' contributions; and advise on budgetary matters,
including any consequent long-term implications.
- Make arrangements for the proper administration of the financial affairs
Government Finance Act 1988.
- Lead and shape the overall financial strategy of the Authority.
- Make recommendations on the means of achieving the policies of the
finance.
- Lead, advise and support complex and politically sensitive issues
- Provide financial advice to the South Wales Fire Authority on all aspects
assist members in seeking to obtain best value for money; advise the
South Wales Fire Authority on financial propriety.
- Ensure that accurate, complete and timely financial information is
preparation of statutory and other accounts.
- Provide an effective internal audit service and assistance in providing
- Put in place effective treasury management arrangements, including
- Advise in consultation with the Chief Fire Officer on the safeguarding of
- Advise the Authority so that it can satisfy itself that the Chief Fire Officer
force to enable delegated responsibilities to be exercised in a proper and
effective manner.
- To liaise with relevant Government bodies and departments to ensure
known and understood.
As required by statute, to report any potentially unlawful decision by the
Authority or the Fire and Rescue Service
- To sit on working groups and committees of outside bodies as required
Service.
- To develop and promote partnership working with other Fire and Rescue
- To contribute to the priorities which aim to achieve the objectives of the
**STANDARD SERVICE REQUIREMENTS
- To attend inhouse and external training courses as required.
- Any other duties commensurate with the grade and post.
- To cooperate fully with any scheme or pilot scheme that shall be
- To implement the principles of the Service's Equal Opportunities and
above duties.
- To adhere to Health & Safety Legislation/Relevant Service Policies and
yourself and other persons who may be adversely affected by your
acts/omissions.
ORGANISATIONAL VALUES
In performing the above role, all employees of the Service are required to
observe and promote the Service's Core Values to be, at all times:
- Professional
- Caring
- Respectful
- Dedicated
- Trustworthy
- Dynamic
- Disciplined
- Resilient
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