Finance Manager

The committee are responsible for governance and day to day management of Lonely Miaow. We are looking for a volunteer Financial Manager to join the team to oversee our financial affairs, including: overseeing & supporting the accounts team, managing cash flow, budgets, investments, monthly reporting, GST returns, and donations management. The role will include bank reconiliations, payment creation and loading, expense reimbursement, and when required helping the team with coding and/or processing of AP invoices. This role will be responsible for developing structured reporting, preparation of an annual budget, and continue formalizing our financial policies. The Finance Manager is also responsible for the the completion of required financial reporting forms (as part of the Annual Incorporated Societies return).

REQUIREMENTS
• Previous financial management of a charity experience. • An appreciation of the kind and level of financial information needed at a committee level to support decision making. • Experience with, good financial management and reporting practices. • Experience working with and managing teams of volunteers would be an advantage • An ability to commit the time required to fulfill the responsibilities described. We are looking for strengths in any of these areas: • Policy • Finance • Management • Strategic and operational planning • Community development • Nonprofit and community sector

TIME COMMITMENT
Due to the nature of cat rescue and the cyclical nature of 'seasons' we are generally busier during the summer months, with a lull in winter. The role is key to the future success of Lonely Miaow and will require a reasonable investment of time, approx. 10-15 hours a week, making this role best suited to retired or part-time employed financial professional.

To apply please complete this online Volunteer Application Form https://adopt.animalsfirst.com/the-lonely-miaow-association/application-form/66e2390a5b8e90498100bd88/volunteer