BJP Music Foundation (Volunteer Treasurer)

• Appropriate for volunteers aged between 18 and 55
• Appropriate for volunteers aged 55 and over
• Training or orientation required

What you’ll be doing. As BJP’s volunteer treasurer, you will join our Board of Directors to provide the necessary financial oversight, transparency and compliance to support and ensure the financial sustainability of the organization. Key Responsibilities  As volunteer Treasurer, you will be responsible for working collaboratively with BJP’s Executive Board members and Executive Director to ensure the financial health of the organization and ensure that BJP’s financial goals align with our strategic objectives. Specifically, you will: – Manage financial oversight through developing/enforcing strong internal controls and financial policies and procedures. -Work closely with BJP’s bookkeeper to ensure transactions are properly documented in the chosen accounting platform. – Collaborate with the Executive team to develop an annual operating budget each year. Ensure all provincial and federal laws and regulations are followed. -Advise the board on necessary financial strategy and potential investments to ensure funds are secure and that policies are in place to prevent mismanagement. -Attend monthly board meetings and provide updated financial accounting at each. Identify and manage financial risk to the organization. -Ensure that sufficient funds are available for operational needs. -May act as an authorized signatory and will have access to bank accounts    Qualification and Educational Requirements  – Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or finance. -Familiarization with Quickbooks accounting software (the current software used) or other similar accounting software. -Strong organizational, analytical and communication skills. -Police check because of access to banking info and passwords  Preferred Skills (assets, but not mandatory)  -Experience working in the nonprofit sector – Familiarization with Quickbooks accounting software (the current software used) Commitment  This role requires between 6-8 hours/month, including monthly attendance at Board meetings (approximately one hour each, currently Monday evenings). Additional work at seasonal times may be required (eg when preparing for annual reporting and BJP’s Annual General Meeting). The length of commitment is a minimum of one year.