About the role
Key Responsibilities
As the Board Treasurer, you will be responsible for:
- Financial Oversight: Provide financial leadership by analysing and interpreting financial statements, management accounts, and other financial reports.
- Audit, Risk & Finance Committee Chair: Chair the Audit, Risk & Finance Committee, ensuring rigorous oversight of financial processes, risk management, and compliance.
- Financial Strategy: Advise the board on financial matters, including funding, investments, risk, and compliance to ensure the financial health and sustainability of FREO2.
- Compliance and Governance: Ensure adherence to Australian statutory reporting requirements for not-for-profit organisations, maintaining the highest standards of corporate governance and financial integrity.
- Collaboration: Work closely with the board, management, and external auditors to ensure accurate financial reporting and decision-making.
Time Commitment (per month)
- ~4 hours of scheduled meetings (Board and committee meetings).
- 2-3 hours for documentation, record management, and reporting.
What You Bring
- Sound knowledge of Australian accounting standards and statutory reporting requirements for not-for-profit organisations.
- Experience reporting to ATO, ASIC, and ACNC is preferred.
- Extensive experience and a keen eye for finance, accounting standards, and financial statement analysis.
- Proven ability to Chair the Audit, Risk & Finance Committee.
- Strong analytical skills for reviewing financial reports and providing strategic advice.
- Expertise in advising on funding, risk, and compliance issues.
- Chartered Accountant and/or CPA certification.
- Experience with Xero accounting systems.
- Demonstrated strategic thinking and governance capabilities.
- Commitment to upholding the highest standards of financial integrity and ethical conduct.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Previous experience as a Non-Executive Director with a not-for-profit or membership organisation is highly desirable.
Employment Basis
This is a pro-bono position offering a unique opportunity for an experienced professional to contribute to the strategic direction of FREO2. Play a vital role in expanding access to life-saving oxygen and reducing health inequalities in some of the world's most underserved communities.
Location
Remote within Australia (Melbourne-based applicants preferred).
Join us in making life-saving medical oxygen accessible, reliable, and affordable!
Are You Interested?
PBA3
Profession: #Board_and_Committee_Members, #Finance_and_Accounting
Sector: #Health_-_General, #Overseas_Aid_and_Development, #Social_Enterprise