Director with Finance Experience

• Skills and Experience Required:

• Qualified Accountant: Holds an ACA qualification, demonstrating a strong grasp of accounting principles and practices.
• Financial Management: Experienced in budgeting, financial reporting, and cash flow management.
• Audit Experience: Skilled in internal and external audits, addressing findings effectively.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of recognised financial regulations and compliance, knowledge of Charity SORP FRS 102 would be beneficial but not essential.
• Strategic Planning: Contributes to a financial strategy and aligns it with organisational goals.
• Risk Management: Identifies financial risks and develops mitigation strategies
• Leadership Skills: Proven leader with experience chairing committees or financial teams
• Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities with attention to detail in financial reporting.
• Commitment to Mission and Values of Teach Tearmainn
• Dedicated to aligning financial practices. 

• Charities Regulator’s General Duties of a Charity Trustee
• Comply with the Charity’s governing document.
• Ensuring charity is complying with its charitable purpose for the public benefit.
• Acting in the best interest of the charity
• Act with Reasonable Care and Skill
• Manage the assets of your charity.

Board Meetings

Board meetings are scheduled annually and take place approximately every 6 weeks. These meetings usually take place in person in Naas or Kildare Town.

Board Sub-Committee meetings are also usually held online.