Company: Irish Centre for European Law (ICEL)
Location: Hybrid / Dublin
Contract type: Flexible
The Role The Treasurer is a volunteer member of the Board, appointed by the Board.
The Treasurer is assisted by the Chief Executive Officer and the Administrator in carrying out her/his tasks.
The Treasurer is the officer responsible for advising the Board on the sound financial management of the Centre and the Centre's compliance with the financial reporting obligations of the Centre.
Responsibilities will include the following: Evaluate and monitor the adequacy of financial controls and procedures; Advise the Board on compliance and risk management; Advise the Board on financial implications of proposals; Advise the Board on the Centre's compliance with financial best practices; Advise the Board as to whether all fundraising and borrowing is in accordance with legal obligations and prudent financial management.
Assisted by the Centre's Chief Executive Officer and the Centre's external Accountant & Auditor, the Treasurer recommends:
The annual budget, revised budgetary forecasts, cashflow reports, annual report and financial statements to the Board; The annual report and financial statements to the AGM, on behalf of the Board.
The Treasurer:
Is a member of the Board (i.e., is a company director and a Charity Trustee); Is a member of the Officers' Committee (together with the President, Deputy President and Secretary), which oversees implementation of Board decisions; Together with the CEO, accounts to the independent Audit & Governance Committee on financial matters; Attends the Advisory Council and the General Meetings.
The Treasurer plays a key role in the development of the Centre's strategy, governance and activities, and will be committed to the charitable purposes of the Centre.
The Centre is currently embarking on a strategic review and is seeking to increase sustainable income.
The Treasurer will play a key role in leading those discussions.
Minimum Requirements: Professional experience in accountancy, financial management, senior management in business, a senior level in the public service, or equivalent governance experience; A professional qualification in accounting; Experience as a company director, charity trustee, committee member, school governorship, or similar voluntary role; Experience in funding of charitable or voluntary organisations, including grant funding and sponsorship; Commercial experience; Experience in event management/planning and professional educational seminars, events, or similar; Experience in marketing/digital communications; An interest in matters related to the European Union and/or the Council of Europe.
General duties of a Charity Trustee/company director: Comply with the Centre's Constitution and governing documents; Ensure the Centre is complying with its charitable purpose for the public benefit; Act in the best interest of the Centre; Act with reasonable care and skill; Manage the assets of the Centre.
Appointment & Term: The Treasurer will be appointed on and with effect from 5th May 2025 or such other date as may be agreed and determined by the Board.
The Treasurer will be appointed for 3 years, with the possibility of renewal once.
Application Deadline: Applications should be made to, should be received by close of business on 4th April 2025 and will be treated strictly in confidence.
It is intended interviews will take place in the week beginning 28th April 2025.
For more information and to apply please email
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