Finance member

Role description RCDT Finance Member March 2026

The Rialto Community Drug Team is an addiction support service based in a community centre in Rialto Dublin with 9 employees full and part-time. We have a great functioning management committee which aims to meet once per month. Our current Finance member position is now open to new applicants. This is a volunteer role to guide the RCDT in appropriate financial standards, oversee the regular preparation of accounts and to support the management of the RCDT in understanding the financial and budgeting processes.

There is no need to have an understanding of the community/voluntary sector however the person will need to be open to understand and learn about the workings and nuances of this exciting sector and experience of this sector is a distinct advantage. Experience in Financial Management or in the preparation and review of accounts is a requirement. Although this role is open to all who may have an interest in this project it may suit someone who is retired and has the time to oversee the monthly reports, annual audit overview and occasional issues that may arise. The Chairperson and other members of the management committee will assist the treasurer in the history and nuances of the organisation. Training will be offered through the Carmichael Centre or others to support the treasure in their new role in the community sector if requested.

The Rialto Community Drug Team is a constituent member of the Rialto Development Association. The final responsibility for financial management lies with the Rialto Development Association board of directors. Project accounts are audited by external auditors annually and these form part of the overall consolidated accounts for the organisation.

Duties are as follows:

1. To review and advise on financial procedures where necessary with the support of the manager and administrator.

2. To liaise with the Chairperson and manager regarding all financial matters,

3. To ensure that appropriate accounting procedures and controls are in place,

4. To ensure compliance with relevant legislation,

5. To ensure any recommendations of the auditors are implemented.

6. To participate in general management role of the project as a voluntary director on the board

7. Attend as many of the monthly meetings annually (with a minimum of 10 being ideal) lasting 2 hours each.

8. To be open and willing to learn and understand the workings of the voluntary and community sector’s role as part of the National Drugs Strategy.

The Finance member ideally should be able to demonstrate a knowledge, experience and confidence in reviewing accounts and budgets and have familiarity with bookkeeping/accounting standards.

Rialto Community Drug Team is part of Rialto Development Association CLG.

Charity No CHY 12559 and is registered with the Charities Regulatory Authority, Registered Charity Number 20037031.