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Treasurer

The Organisation:

COPD Support Ireland is a charity set up to support all those living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It is Ireland’s only national COPD support and advocacy body, bringing together local support groups from around the country, to help those living with, and caring for someone with, COPD. The organisation was founded in 2013 by patients working with the support of the Irish Thoracic Society, COPD National Clinical Programme, and health care professionals.

Mission:

COPD Support Ireland is an advocacy and support organisation, driven by people living with COPD. Our mission is to maximise the quality of life of people living with or at risk of COPD and to support those who care for them.

Vision:   That people living with COPD live the life they want to live.

Website: www.copd.ie

 

The Role:

COPD Support Ireland is seeking a Treasurer to play a pivotal role in overseeing the financial health of the organisation.  This individual will ensure that the organisation's financial practices are robust, transparent, and aligned with regulatory requirements and strategic goals.  The Treasurer would also be a member of the Staff & Finance Committee and possibly the Governance Committee.

If you have experience in this area and want to play a role in COPD Support Ireland we’re keen to hear from you.

General duties of a Charity Trustee:

  • Comply with the charity’s governing document.
  • Ensure the charity is complying with its charitable purpose for the public benefit.
  • Act in the best interest of the charity.
  • Act with reasonable care and skill.
  • Manage the assets of your charity.

The key responsibilities of the Treasurer include:

  1. Financial Oversight: Monitor and review financial performance, including budgets, financial statements, and cash flow, to ensure accuracy and integrity.
  2. Strategic Financial Planning: Contribute to the creation and implementation of long-term financial strategies that align with the organisation’s mission and goals.
  3. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that financial practices and reporting adhere to relevant laws, regulations, and standards.
  4. Risk Management: Identify financial risks and recommend strategies to mitigate them, safeguarding the organisation’s financial stability.
  5. Financial Reporting: Oversee the preparation and presentation of clear and accurate financial reports for the board and stakeholders.
  6. Budget Oversight: Review and approve annual budgets, ensuring they align with the organisation’s priorities and strategic objectives.
  7. Audit Oversight: Manage the external audit process, review findings, and ensure that any issues are addressed and resolved.
  8. Support and Advice: Provide financial expertise and guidance to the board and senior management to support informed decision-making.

Skills and Experience Required:

  • Qualified Accountant: Holds a recognised qualification with strong accounting knowledge.
  • Financial Management: Experienced in management accounts, budgeting, financial reporting, and cash flow management.
  • Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of recognised financial regulations and compliance.
  • 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 leading financial teams.
  • Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities with attention to detail in financial reporting.
  • Commitment to Mission and Values: Dedicated to aligning financial practices with the recognised ambitions of the strategy.
  • Candidates should understand the challenges of operating in the charities’ landscape and ideally would have managerial experience in charity governance and/or charity financial oversight.

Board Meetings:

There will be four to six board meetings a year, and four to six sub-committee meetings a year. Meetings hybrid in general, with the majority taking place via Zoom and occasional meetings taking place in Dublin or in a venue convenient to the majority of attendees.  Meetings usually take place mid-morning, mid-week, and last for one and a half hours.