Who we are
The objective of Spotlight on Africa (“SoA ”) is to improve the livelihoods and opportunities of those in need in Africa through the following activities:
– Improved healthcare
– Access to education
– Improved access to water, sanitation and hygiene
– Economic empowerment through relevant skills training
To achieve its charitable purposes SoA provides grants to Spotlight on Africa-Uganda Foundation (“SoA UF”), a registered international NGO in Uganda (“SoA UF”) who execute the work.
The role
As Treasurer you will chair our Finance, Risk and Audit
Committee and act as the Charity’s lead voice on financial matters. Working
closely with the Chair, Assistant Treasurer and SoA-UF’s Executive Director and
Accountant you will help ensure SoA remains financially resilient, well-governed
and delivering value by:
· Finance —
overseeing our planning, budgeting and reporting processes including KPIs;
guiding the Trustees and SoA-UF Board in reviewing the monthly management
accounts, performance KPIs, approving annual accounts; advising on the
financial implications of strategic decisions; and liaising with our external
auditors.
· Risk
management — providing oversight of our internal controls, financial
control framework and risk register, and ensuring appropriate insurance and
anti-fraud arrangements are in place. Actively managing foreign exchange risks
and maximising interest income from deposits. Close stewardship and oversight
of the application of grants to SoA-UF through to expenditure on its charitable
activities.
· Governance —
chairing the Finance Committee, leading the Trustees’ duty to ensure proper
financial stewardship, and supporting compliance with Charity Commission and
other regulatory requirements. Also supporting SoA-UF Board in ensuring they
provide proper financial stewardship and compliance with local laws and
regulations.
Who we are looking for
You will be a qualified accountant with strong commercial
awareness and the ability to translate financial information clearly for a
Board audience. Beyond the technical qualifications, we are looking for someone
who brings:
· Experience
of organisational risk management and internal controls, ideally from an
international perspective
· A
solid understanding of charity governance, trusteeship and the legal duties of
a trustee
· Proven
ability to communicate and explain financial information to non-finance
colleagues and stakeholders
· The
leadership skills to chair the Finance committee and bring people together
around shared goals
· Willingness
for occasional to travel to our projects in Africa
Above all, you will share our belief that we can deliver
sustained change that transforms the lives of those of the poorest of the poor in
Africa through our charitable activities.
About the role:
·
This is a voluntary, unremunerated role but with
reimbursement of travel and other related expenses.
·
The time commitment is:
o Monthly
SoA Trustee meetings and Quarterly SoA-UF Board meetings
o Monthly
Finance meetings with the SoA Chair, SoA Assistant Treasurer, SoA-UF Chairman,
SoA-UF Executive Director and SoA Accountant
o An
annual UK away day strategy session (weekend day)
o Additional
time (average 10 hours a month) for preparing reports, liaising with the
Assistant Treasurer, managing FX and deposits and ad hoc matters
The initial term of office is three years but can be
extended by mutual agreement.
Closing Date: The final cut off for applications is 5
pm BST Monday 27th July 2026 so please get in touch if you have the right
skills, experience and passion for our cause.
To apply, please upload your CV and a brief covering letter
indicating why you are interested in becoming a Trustee and Treasurer; why you
believe your skills, experience, your values and match the requirements of this
key trustee position.
Diversity
SoA actively encourages diversity, equity and inclusion, and
we look to recruit a diverse range of people to reflect the communities in
which we live. We are keen to see a diverse membership of both the trustee body
and committees as we believe diversity supports our objectives of delivering
sustained change to the lives of those in Africa.
Thank you for considering this role.
