Treasurer

The Finglas Cabra Local Drug and Alcohol Task Force is seeking a Treasurer to join its Board of Trustees. This voluntary role provides an opportunity to contribute to the governance and financial oversight of a community-focused organisation addressing drug and alcohol issues in Dublin's Finglas and Cabra areas.

Key Responsibilities of the Treasurer:

1. Financial Oversight: Monitor the organisation’s financial health and ensure adherence to all relevant policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
2. Bookkeeping and Accounts Management Oversight: Oversee the financial processes managed by the full-time administrator, including the use of QuickBooks for accounts and the coordination with an external accounting firm for salary management.
3. Budgeting and Reporting Oversight: Collaborate with the administrator to review budgets, management accounts, and audited financial statements, ensuring transparency and accuracy. Assist in presenting annual financial updates to funders such as the HSE and the Department of Health.
4. Audit Coordination: Provide oversight for the preparation of audited accounts, working closely with the administrator and external auditors to ensure timely completion.
5. Finance Committee Involvement: Membership of the finance committee as part of the Task Force governance structure.
6. Governance Compliance: Oversee compliance with the Charities Regulatory Authority (CRA) Governance Code and support adherence to best governance practices.
7. Strategic Input: Offer financial insights to guide the development of a new three-year strategic plan, ensuring alignment with the forthcoming national Drug Strategy.

Skills and Experience required:

• Financial and Governance Expertise: Strong financial and governance skills, ideally with experience in the community and voluntary sector.
• Financial Management Systems Knowledge: Familiarity with financial management systems, such as QuickBooks, and an understanding of non-profit financial procedures.
• Relevant Background: Background in finance, accounting, or a related field. Professional qualifications are desirable but not essential.
• Board Governance Knowledge: Knowledge of board governance, including an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of trustees.
• Communication and Collaboration: Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with the administrator, board members, and funders.

General Duties of a Trustee:

• Complying with the organisation’s governing document.
• Ensuring Finglas Cabra Local Drug & Alcohol Task Force is complying with its charitable purpose for the public benefit.
• Acting in the best interest of the organisation.
• Acting with reasonable care and skill.
• Managing the assets of Finglas Cabra Local Drug and Alcohol Task Force.
• Providing input to the strategic direction of Finglas Cabra Local Drug and Alcohol Task Force and contributing insight, oversight, and experience.
• Policy formation and implementation as required.

Board Meetings:
The incoming Treasurer will be required to attend five in-person Task Force membership meetings each year. These meetings will take place in Cabra, Dublin 7, and will typically last for approximately 90 minutes.

In addition, the Treasurer will be required to participate in at least three online Directors’ meetings annually. These meetings are expected to last approximately 30 minutes each.

The Treasurer may also be required to engage in occasional finance-related activities outside of regular meetings. These activities could include reviewing financial reports or participating in interviews with potential board candidates.