About OCCA: OCCA was established in 1996 as a not-for-profit organisation working to protect and enhance the natural environment and resources of the catchment of Oxley Creek.
Role Description: The Treasurer plays an integral and legal role in the functioning of OCCA. The Treasurer prepares an annual budget for each functional area and reports monthly to the Management Committee on the state of, and implications of OCCA's finances. The Treasurer does not issue or pay invoices but is expected to support the Finance and Administration Officer in undertaking all statutory financial requirements. The Treasurer is required to liaise with the auditor regarding the annual financial statement (OCCA's financial year runs from 1 October to 30 September). Additionally, the Treasurer is required to brief staff and ensure that they similarly understand and meet all statutory financial requirements.
Committee member or general member: Committee member
Location: OCCA is located at the Oxley Creek Catchment Centre, Archerfield Wetlands District Park, 455 Bowhill Road, Durack Q 4077
Commitment Expected: The role is expected to take an average of 3 hrs/week, including attending the monthly Management Committee meeting held on the second Tuesday of each month (February to December) from 5-7pm at the Catchment Centre.
On-going Role: This will preferably be an ongoing role. Committee members nominate annually at the AGM held in November.
Purpose of the position: The purpose of the role is to ensure that OCCA's finances are in order and that OCCA is efficiently and effectively meeting all its statutory financial and legal requirements as an incorporated association under the Associations Incorporations Act 1981.
1. Oversee OCCA finances and financial management systems in conjunction with the Finance and Administration Officer.
2. Review and provide a financial report at each Management Committee meeting.
3. Assist with acquittal reports for grants and other funds as required.
4. Work with the Finance and Administration Officer to submit the financial records for annual audit by the accountant for presentation at the AGM in November in accordance with the requirements of the Associations Incorporations Act 1981.
5. Liaise with, and provide guidance to, the Finance and Administration Officer and other staff as appropriate, with respect to the financial administration of the Catchment Centre, and maintain a record of all financial and legal documents relating to incorporation, GST, permits, licences and assets.
All volunteers have the rights and responsibilities of volunteers as outlined by Volunteering Qld.
Suitable experience; attributes and skills:
* Basic bookkeeping skills (or a willingness to learn)
* Experience with Quickbooks/Microsoft Excel (or a willingness to learn)
* Experience in reviewing financial spreadsheets and providing a financial report addressing the status and implications of the organisation's financial position
* Prepare an annual budget for each of the OCCA business units (Partnerships, Nursery, Programs, Biodiversity Services)
* Be well organised
* Have sound written and verbal communication skills
* Be trustworthy, reliable and able to act autonomously
* Have an interest in the natural environment
Benefits of the role for the volunteer: This role is a great opportunity to share your financial skills with a well-established community group, or to further develop your financial management skills (budget development, analysis of spreadsheets, account management and reporting). You will develop familiarity with the not-for-profit sector and functioning of a community group and its Management Committee. As a valued member of the OCCA Management Committee you will participate in decisions and future directions of OCCA, as well as on-ground activities.
For more information: Contact OCCA on 5*** or email *********@oxleycreekcatchment.org.au
How to apply
Please email OCCA at *********@oxleycreekcatchment.org.au outlining your interest in the position, your relevant skills and experience, and contact details.
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