COMMUNITY TREASURER ROLE DESCRIPTION

COMMUNITY TREASURER ROLE DESCRIPTION

Purpose
To maintain and monitor the financial transactions and records of the Community. 

Qualifications

  • Some bookkeeping or accounting experience

  • Demonstrated capabilities and trustworthiness in financial management

  • Ability to create financial statements and budgets and to monitor day to day financial transactions

  • Computer and email access is strongly recommended

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Is a member of the community’s executive council for matters that require the executive’s attention and consideration 
  • Attend all community council meetings and give a financial report including transactions and balance for that period.  Submit a written report to be attached to minutes
  • Complete year-end financial statement and submit to your Provincial Staff Representative during the month of July
  • Maintain accurate financial record of the Community’s transactions, including receipts and bank statements
  • Act as one of three signing authorities within the Community
  • Issue cheques for volunteer expenses
  • Act as a resource to Community volunteers on all financial matters
  • Ensure that proper financial accountability is maintained within the Community and that SOO’s financial policies are adhered to, including with respect to centralized banking
  • With the assistance of the Head Coaches, Community Coordinator and Sport Technical Coordinator (if applicable), prepare and submit all applications for grants to the Provincial office
  • With the assistance of the Community Coordinator, Executive Members, and Head Coaches, prepare the annual budget for the community
  • Review and be familiar with relevant sections of the Resource Library
  • Maintain the Special Olympics e-mail address that is provided to you if applicable 

Time Requirement

  • Two to five hours per week is the estimated timeline

Duration of Position

  • Two-year term or as per Community by-laws

Accountability

  • To work in cooperation with the Community Council and with the membership
  • To submit reports as required to the Provincial Office of Special Olympics Ontario

Orientation and Training

  • Orientation and Training is available through the outgoing Treasurer, and with the Provincial Staff Representative