Honorary Treasurer MTE
Job Description
Job title: Honorary Treasurer MTE
Company: Mountain Training
Job description: The Honorary Treasurer is a key voluntary post within Mountain Training England and the wider network of related mountaineering organisations. As a member of the Board of Directors, the Treasurer shares the responsibility for overseeing the management of the organisation and implementing the strategic objectives of its members.
The Treasurer has an oversight role over all aspects of financial management, working closely with other members of the Board of Directors to safeguard the organisation financially. They act as an informed reference point for the Chair and other Directors.
Although it is the Treasurer’s responsibility to ensure proper financial records and procedures are maintained, much of this work may be delegated to the Finance and Audit Sub-committee and paid staff.
Role of Mountain Training England Treasurer
- The Treasurer oversees the financial matters of Mountain Training England in line with good practice and in accordance with the governing document and legal requirements of the Charities and Companies Acts and reports both quarterly to the Directors and also to the Members at three Council meetings per year about the financial health of the organisation.
- The Treasurer ensures that effective financial measures, controls and procedures are in place.
- The Treasurer takes the lead on the formulation of policies for finances, reserves and investments.
Specific Responsibilities
- To oversee/verify and present budgets, accounts, management accounts and financial statements to the Directors and Members after discussion with the Finance Committee.
- To ensure that appropriate accounting procedures and controls are in place.
- To ensure that full and accurate accounts and records are kept.
- In conjunction with the Executive Officer maintain sound financial management of MTE’s resources, ensuring expenditure is in line with the company’s objects.
- To ensure compliance with relevant legislation e.g. Companies and Charity legislation and contractual agreements with external agencies such as funders and statutory bodies
- Chairing the Finance and Audit Committee in line with its terms of reference and reporting back to the Directors.
- Present the annual statement of accounts to the Members at the Annual General Meeting.
- To liaise with designated staff about financial matters
- Advising on the financial implications of MTE’s strategic and operational plan.
- Liaising with the independent examiner to ensure that the annual accounts are compliant with the current Charities Statement of Recommended Practice.
- Ensure any recommendations of the independent examiner are implemented
- Contribute to the fundraising strategy of the organisation.
- Advise on reserves policy and investment policy
- Ensure that there is no conflict between any investment held and the aims and objects of MTE or partner organisations
- Ensure that MTE has sufficient liquidity to meet its future commitments.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Skills, Qualifications and Experience
The successful candidate will be expected to have one of:
o considerable experience as a treasurer of similar sized organisations
o or experience of controlling a budget in a small-to-medium-sized (SME) organisation/business
o Financial accounting and reporting experience
o Recognised accountancy qualification e.g. ICAEW, ACCA, CIPFA, CIMA, AAT etc
It is desirable that applicants have some outdoor experience – walking, mountaineering or climbing and have an interest in the development of the Mountain Training awards
Other Desirable Attributes
- Experience of working with charity or educational body accounts
- Knowledge of Charity SORP
- Experience in promoting Equity/Inclusion
- Seven principles of public life (Nolan’s): selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership
- Commitment to the organisation
- Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort
- Strategic vision
- Good, independent judgement
- Ability to think creatively
- Willingness to speak your mind
- Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of directorship
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a team
- The skills to analyse proposals and examine their financial consequences
Commitment
As Treasurer you will chair the Finance & Audit Committee, which meets quarterly. You will also be expected to attend four Directors’ meetings and three Members’ Council meetings per year.
Occasional attendance at MTUKI Council meetings and Finance Planning Group meetings is required.
Term
Directors serve for a maximum of three years and are re-elected annually at the Annual General Meeting. At the end of the first three-year term of office Directors are eligible for re-election for one further term of three years. From time to time the positions of Treasurer, Vice-Chair and Chair become subject to renewal. The Directors nominate these positions from the Board and the Council votes to approve them at the AGM.
Expenses
Reasonable travel, parking and subsistence expenses are paid to Directors, in line with MTE expenses policy.
How to apply
Please send your CV together with a letter/personal statement explaining what you could bring to the role and why you are motivated to apply, to: Megan Griffin megan@mountain-training.org Please indicate clearly that you are applying for a MTE role. We are recruiting for Trustee/Director roles for Mountain Training UK& Ireland and Mountain Training Cymru also. The closing date for applications is 24 March 2024. The appointments are to be confirmed by the Members at the Annual General Meeting on 12 June 2024. Interview date: Interviews will be in April and May and conducted online. To ask questions about this opportunity please contact Cath Luke, Governance & Equity Officer cath@mountain-training.org
Expected salary:
Location: Manchester
