Treasurer for 1st Homewell Scout Group, nr Havant

Scouts actively engages and supports young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society. In partnership with adults, young people take part in fun indoor and outdoor activities.

Role summary:

To provide sound financial administration, support and information in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association.

Meetings usually held six times a year, plus the AGM.

Tasks for the Group Treasurer:

• Manage and monitor the financial activities of the Scout Group.
• Prepare and present financial reports and accounts to the Executive Committee.
• Leading the Executive Committee in the creation of budgets and financial planning and monitoring of these.
• Ensuring that all financial reports, annual statements of account and supporting documents (including receipts, cheque books and bank statements) are maintained accurately and in accordance with legal regulations.
• Ensuring that the Group 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.
• Administering the process of Independent Examination of the Annual Statement of Accounts in accordance with Policy, Organisation and Rules.
• Membership and attendance of any finance working groups or sub-Committees set by the Executive Committee where appropriate.

Skills

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