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Inclusion Australia

http://www.inclusionaustralia.org.au/

Role: Treasurer Type: Not-for-Profit & Community Organisations Location: All States and Territories
Community development Human rights
Annual Budget: more than $1,500,000
Number of Paid Staff: 21 - 50
Number of Volunteers: 5 or fewer
Current Board Size: 8-12
Board Meetings (frequency): every two months
Board Meetings Held: During Day

Area of Expertise Being Sought:
Accounting / Finance / Investment

Board Meetings (Mode):
Online/Dial-in

Targeting:

Payment:
Reimbursement of expenses

Any further information about this vacancy:

Job Summary

Inclusion Australia is seeking an experienced not-for-profit Board Director with strong financial and accounting expertise to join our Board as Treasurer.

About Inclusion Australia

Inclusion Australia is the national peak organisation for people with intellectual disability. We have advocated for greater inclusion of people with intellectual disability in Australian life for more than 70 years.

About the role

The Treasurer is a Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Finance, Audit and Risk Management Committee (FARM). The role oversees Inclusion Australia’s financial and risk management and supports the Board to make informed decisions.Working closely with the CEO, Operations Manager and Board Chair, the Treasurer will:

  • Lead FARM meetings, encouraging open and constructive discussion and overseeing agendas, accurate minutes and an annual committee self-assessment.
  • Lead the committee’s review of budgets, forecasts, accounting policies and financial reporting and compliance processes.
  • Support the CEO on financial management matters, including the annual audit.
  • Oversee the organisation’s risk management framework and lead monitoring and review of the risk register.
  • Support the CEO to identify and manage current and emerging risks.
  • Provide regular financial and risk updates and advice to the Board on behalf of FARM.
  • Work with the CEO and Board Chair to make financial information accessible and ensure Directors can access any support they need to understand it.

Remuneration

This role is currently voluntary. The Board is currently considering a proposal for renumeration for independent directors.

About you

Previous experience as a Board Director of a not-for-profit organisation is essential.You will also bring:

  • An understanding of Inclusion Australia and issues affecting people with intellectual disability.
  • A commitment to Inclusion Australia’s purpose and values.
  • Strong financial management and accounting expertise, including an understanding of accounting principles and the ability to analyse financial information.
  • Strategic thinking and sound judgement, with the ability to assess financial performance, policies and procedures and make recommendations to the Board.
  • Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain complex financial information in plain language.
  • The willingness and ability to support other Directors to develop their financial understanding.
  • An understanding of statutory financial reporting and record-keeping requirements, and Inclusion Australia’s constitution and bylaws.
  • Strong organisational skills and experience maintaining accurate records.

Duty Statement: SA

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