Who we are
Dorset Community Action (DCA) is a registered Charity which supports Voluntary, Community & Social Enterprise groups across Dorset.
Developing neighbourhoods & places through practical community projects. DCA supports people with training & skills development and undertaking third sector development & research.
The role
Overall Purpose of Role
· Support the Senior Management Team (SMT) and Trustees with the strategic financial planning of the organisation to ensure our ongoing financial viability.
· Support the Finance Manager with overseeing the financial affairs of the organisation and ensure they are conducted within legal requirements, accounting conventions and good practice.
· Ensure that the charity has satisfactory systems for holding in trust for beneficiaries; funding, properties and other assets, and ensure that funding is invested to the maximum benefit of the charity, within the constraints of the law and other policies set by the board
· Ensure that the charity’s financial dealings are systematically accounted for, audited and publicly available.
Main Duties
· Chair the Finance & Operations Committee (F&OC), which meets monthly.
· Ensure the F&OC and Board fulfils its financial responsibilities.
· Keep Board members informed about the organisation’s finances by verbal report, at quarterly Board meetings.
· Meet with the Finance Manager every quarter or as needed to maintain a clear picture of the financial health of the organisation and to ensure that proper systems for budgeting and financial controls are in place.
· Meet annually with the Finance Manager to discuss the outcome of the annual audit and the appointment of auditors or independent examiner.
· Provide a financial report to DCA members at the AGM.
Supporting document(s)
- trustee-financial-experience-advert-nov-24.docx - Download
