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Tender Funerals Geelong Limited
Area of Expertise Being Sought:
Accounting / Finance / Investment
Board Meetings (Mode):
Face-to-face, Online/Dial-in
Targeting:
Payment:
Nil - honorary role
BOARD TREASURER : HELP SHAPE A UNIQUE COMMUNITY MODEL
Tender Funerals Australia/Geelong is a not-for-profit funeral service that ensures that those experiencing financial hardship or distress are able to access personalised, meaningful and affordable funerals.
Our goal is to raise funds to purchase a building and open a Tender Funerals service in the Geelong area.
As the Tender Funerals Geelong Treasurer you will have oversight over the company's financial position and future financial planning.
As the Treasurer, you serve as a full Board Director and are expected to meet the general requirements set out by the Australian Charities and Not-for-profit Commission (ACNC). Your specific duties are categorised as follows:
1. Financial Governance and Reporting
• Guide the Board on financial governance.• Prepare and present timely annual/monthly budgets, accounts, financial statements, and financial reports.• Ensure all records are auditable, that audits are conducted, and that recommendations are implemented.• Advise on the financial implications of Tender Funerals Geelong’s strategic and operational plans and decisions.• Ensure accounts meet the conditions of contractual agreements with external agencies like funders and statutory bodies.
2. Financial Management & Compliance
• Champion the implementation of financial systems and control procedures.• Ensure the financial records of Tender Funerals Geelong are kept according to the relevant legislation, such as the Associations Incorporation Reform Act 2012.• Assist Board members in understanding their financial obligations and best practices.• Work with program and functional leads as they manage their financial plans, reporting, and outcomes.
3. Strategic and Community Support
• Contribute to strategic, operational, and financial decision-making.• Represent Tender Funerals Geelong to the broader community, helping to build reputation and trust.• Provide oversight and guidance for the organisation’s operations once established, ensuring appropriate frameworks are in place to monitor, mitigate, and manage financial risks.• Take on a portfolio role or participate in sub-committees/working groups as required.
4. Qualifications, Skills & Experience
• Experience in finance/accounting and a working knowledge of related legislation is required.• Experience in the not-for-profit (NFP) sector is highly desirable.• A CA/CPA or similar qualification is highly desirable.• Previous board experience is highly desirable.• AICD certification is desirable.• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.• A self-motivated, organised, and outcomes-focused approach.• The ability and willingness to challenge and probe.• The ability to work collaboratively as a team player.
Watch this ABC Documentary to learn more: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-06-16/a-community-undertaking/13932294
Once you have filled in the following form, your details will be emailed directly to Tender Funerals Geelong Limited.
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