At a Glance
- Tasks: Oversee financial management and governance for an environmental charity focused on forest protection.
- Company: Join a passionate charity dedicated to restoring forests and supporting local communities in East Africa.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, network with professionals, and contribute to meaningful environmental change.
- Other info: Voluntary role with around 10-12 days commitment annually, including four Board meetings.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on global conservation efforts while enhancing your financial expertise.
- Qualifications: Strong financial skills, recognised qualification, and experience in organisational accounting required.
Our partner is an environmental charity focused on protecting and restoring forests and supporting the communities that depend on them, with a particular emphasis on East Africa.
The Treasurer will join the Board of Trustees and provide oversight of financial management and governance.
Working closely with the CEO and Finance Manager, the role includes monitoring financial performance, ensuring appropriate controls are in place, supporting budgeting and reporting, and helping trustees interpret financial information.
You will also play a key role in overseeing financial processes linked to international operations.
The ideal candidate will bring strong financial expertise, with a recognised qualification and experience of organisational accounting.
An understanding of charity finance is important, ideally with some exposure to international work.
You will be comfortable operating at Board level and able to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial colleagues.
This role involves four Board meetings per year, alongside Finance Committee involvement and some ad hoc support, with an overall time commitment of around 10-12 days annually.
- Please note that this is a voluntary role and there is therefore no remuneration
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Treasurer @ Environmental Charity Protecting Forests in Africa in Oxford employer: Accounting for International Development Careers
As a volunteer accountant with this dynamic women's empowerment social enterprise in Uganda, you will be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to uplifting over 300 women artisans. The organisation fosters a collaborative and supportive work culture, offering unique opportunities for personal and professional growth while making a tangible impact in the community. By joining this initiative, you will not only enhance your accounting skills but also contribute to meaningful change in the lives of those you support.
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