Treasurer Job Description

Title: Sport Organization Treasurer

Description

The Treasurer Reports to the President and [Sport Organization] members.

The Treasurer, as an administrator of the club, acts in a position of trust for the community and is responsible for the effective governance of the organization.

The Treasurer is a highly organized and precise individual who prepares and reports financial information to the Management Committee. The Treasurer is a key contributor to [Sport Organization] planning and decision-making. To serve as Treasurer for the [Sport Organization], the individual should be able to read, understand and interpret financial statements, be familiar with preparing a budget, and understand banking procedures. Prior experience as a senior administrator or accountant would both be assets. The Treasurer serves as a minimum 2-year term.

Requirements of the Role:

• Attendance at regular administration meetings.

• A time commitment of X-X hours per month (includes meeting preparation, meeting time, and committee work).

• Presents an end-of-year financial report at the AGM.

• Reports regularly to the Management Committee on the [Sport Organization’s] financial status.

• Abstain from any conflict of interest.

• Prepares [Sport Organization] budget and monitors costs throughout the year

• Administers [Sport Organization] bank accounts and maintains records on all transactions.

• Appoints auditors if necessary.

• Prepares income and expenditure accounts and cash flow forecasts.

• Pays bills and collects accounts receivable including membership fees.

• Prepare and submit any statutory documents that are required e.g. GST returns, tax returns and grant-aid reports. (May require a professional accountant).

• Member of the fundraising and/or sponsorship sub-committees.

• Acts as a signing authority on behalf of the [Sport Organization].

• Participates in [Sport Organization] fundraising and sponsorship initiatives.

• Engage in active mentoring to develop a future replacement for the role.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• It is important for the sport organization to find a candidate that meets their needs and expectations as a treasurer.

Outline your organization's commitment to an inclusive environment

• State your organization's commitment to consider all candidates regardless of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status, or disability.