The Treasurer bears all the general, governance responsibilities of a Board Member and also has particular responsibilities relating to the role of Treasurer including working closely with our Accountants where necessary in: • Using XERO to oversee, approve and present budgets, accounts and financial statements • Being assured that the financial resources of the organisation meet its present and future needs • Ensuring that the charity has an appropriate reserves policy • Preparing and presenting quarterly financial reports to the board and advising on financial matters, both positive and negative • Ensuring that appropriate accounting procedures and controls are in place and acted upon routinely • To be a counter signatory to any major banking transaction and approve banking transactions, including payment of staff wages • Advising on the financial implications of the organisation’s strategic plans • To advise the board of its financial requirements for the year ahead • Ensuring that the accounts are prepared and disclosed in the form required by funders and the relevant statutory bodies • If external scrutiny of accounts is required, ensuring that the accounts are scrutinised in the manner required (independent examination or audit) and any recommendations are implemented • Keeping the board informed about its financial duties and responsibilities • Contributing to the fundraising strategy of the organisation • Preparing BWA’s annual report and making a formal presentation of the report at the annual general meeting and drawing attention to important points in a coherent and easily understandable way