Board Treasurer - Greater London, United Kingdom - Age UK London

Description

• Oversee the financial affairs of Age UK London and ensure they are legal, constitutional and within accepted accounting practice.
• Oversee efficient recordkeeping.
• Monitor and report on the financial health of the organisation.
• Oversee the production of necessary financial reports/returns, accounts and audits.
• Review periodically the charity's financial control procedures to ensure they are up to date and adequately protect the charity's assets.
• Lead the Audit, Finance and Risk Committee, working with the CEO and Finance Manager to set appropriate agendas, reporting to the board and ensuring that action points are monitored and taken forward.
• Crosscheck and approve payments from the charity's bank account on a regular basis as a key part of the charity's financial control procedures.

• Certified accountancy qualification and experience in running audits.
• Skills to analyse financial and nonfinancial information and approach matters strategically.
• Ability to combine good independent judgement and team working within the board.
• A commitment to making London a better place for everyone to age, built on the principles of equality diversity and inclusion.
• A willingness to understand and accept the duties, responsibilities and obligations associated with being a trustee of a charity, including attending appropriate training, especially if a firsttime Treasurer.