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Essex County Scouts – County Treasurer

Description :

Essex County Scouts are looking for a treasurer to:

• manage and monitor the financial activities of the Group and its Sections, District or County/Area/Region and Executive Committee.
• act as Treasurer for the Scout Council.
• prepare and present financial reports and accounts to the Executive Committee
• lead the Executive Committee in the creation of budgets and financial planning, and monitoring of these.
• Ensure that all financial reports, annual statements of accounts and supporting documents (including receipts, cheque books and bank statements) are maintained accurately and in accordance with legal regulations.
• Ensure that the Group, District or County/Area/Region is financially able to function, has appropriate reserves and accounting procedures and controls in place.
• prepare the Annual Statement of Accounts for independent examination and approval by the Executive Committee and presenting these at the Annual General Meeting.
• Administer the process of Independent Examination of the Annual Statement of Accounts in accordance with Policy, Organisation and Rules.

When Required : Time Flexible

Commitment: Part Time

Skills and Qualifications :

o Strong organisational skills
o Strong communication skills
o Ability to work as part of a team
o Able to think creatively and solve problems
o Previous experience of financial management or the role of a Charity Treasurer
o Able to analyse financial information effectively
o Good IT skills
o Ability to summarise financial information for different audiences
o Willing to speak one’s mind and listen to the views of others.
o Able to maintain independent and objective judgement

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