Scotland Region Treasurer

Who will I be responsible to?

• The Regional Executive Committee
• The CSSC's Management Board who appoint Regional Treasurers.

What will I be responsible for?

Management of the Regional Grant

What is the role of the Regional Treasurer?

The Regional Treasurer is a member of the CSSC Regional Executive Committee and is responsible for maintaining an up to date and accurate record of all Regional financial transactions.

Current tasks include:

• Maintaining an accurate, up to date record of all financial transactions.
• Preparing such financial records as are required to include at least an Income and Expenditure account and a quarterly Bank Reconciliation Statement and to have these records available for checks by any CSSC Authorised Officer(s) promptly.
• Keep all Income and Expenditure Vouchers, cheque book and paying in books secure.

• Maintaining the bank account properly.

• Preparing annual accounts for audit.

• Maintaining a high level of security at all times.

• Preparing and presenting an estimate of income and expenditure for the following year at the request of CSSC Head Office.

• Submitting a copy of the annual accounts to CSSC Head Office promptly.

• Ensuring that all Regional Organisers submit competition budgets and accounts in compliance with Regional Council policy.
• Attendance at Executive Committee meetings and general meetings of the Regional Council as required
• Presenting an up to date I & E account and balance sheet to each meeting of the executive and regional council.

How much time will I need to give?

　Up to 4 hours per week

What else can you tell me about the role?

As the Treasurer you must be well organised, able to keep records, careful when handling money and cheques, scrupulously honest, able to answer questions in meetings and confident in handling figures.

A good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel is required.

You should also be familiar with Internet Banking .

As a key supporting officer to the regional chairman it will be useful for you to be easily accessible and have access to email.

Although not essential it will help if you have:

• a broad understanding of the structure, principles and general practices of CSSC
• a broad understanding of the regional programme of events

What support is there for the Treasurer?

• Support from the CSSC Regional Secretary, Chairman and other Executive Committee members.
• Support from CSSC's Volunteer Development Manager
• Support from the Regional Business Development Executive
• An opportunity to 'buddy' with another Regional Treasurer.

Is this volunteer opportunity open to disabled persons?

Yes. CSSC with all its constituent groups, fully supports the principles and the spirit of equal opportunities and is committed to ensuring that all individuals are treated fairly and on an equal basis.

Benefits of volunteering

CSSC volunteering is not only rewarding it can also be enjoyable, sociable and a boost to self confidence. It can also give you competencies that you can use in your workplace.

Expenses

Out of pocket expenses in accordance with CSSC policy will be met.

Any member interested in the post should email their CV, or 250 words, stating their experience and relevant qualifications to laurel.roberts@cssc.co.uk

Closing date 20 February 2012, interviews will take place in February.

For more information about this volunteer role or if you have any questions please contact

Francis Smith francis.smith@cssc.co.uk