Treasurer

Could you be part of South East and Central Essex Mind’s future growth and help us to support more people with mental health?

 Our mission is to prevent ill mental health in the area, reduce barriers, stigma and waiting lists, and promote a positive future for better mental health.

We’re looking for new trustees to join our board. Trustees are our most senior leaders. They set out strategic direction, make sure we’re using resources effectively and ensure we’re having the greatest possible impact on our community. Trustees are expected to undertake duties in a manner that reflects SECE Mind’s values and ethos.

We’re looking for dedicated, empathetic and ambitious candidates to help make our mission a reality and lead us closer towards delivering our strategy.

 Role Description

·         Overseeing, approving and presenting budgets, accounts and financial statements.

·         Ensuring that the charity has an appropriate reserves policy

·         Preparing and presenting financial reports to the board

·         Advising on the financial implications of the organisation’s strategic plans

·         Ensuring that there is no conflict between any investment held and aims and objects of the charity

·         Ensuring that the accounts are prepared and disclosed in the form required by funders and the relevant statutory bodies, for example the Charity Commission and/or the registrar of Companies.

·         If external scrutiny of the accounts is required, ensuring that the accounts are scrutinised in the manner required (independent examination or audit) and any recommendations are implemented.

·         Keep the board informed about its financial duties and responsibilities.

Skills

·         Fully qualified chartered accountant / financial qualifications and experience

·         The skills to analyse proposals and examine their financial consequences

·         Some experience of charity finance, fundraising and pension schemes