Job Title: Treasurer Location: Remote/Hybrid Meetings Reporting To : CEO and Chair of the Finance Committee Time Required: 6-8* days per annum (Board Meetings) Salary: As contracted Note: A security check will be required *based on full and half day meeting About The Security Institute The Security Institutes vision is to be recognised as the leading professional body for security; with a mission to inspire, inform and influence professional excellence for the benefit of our members, the security community and wider society.
We are committed to providing an exceptional membership experience, with aims to: - Provide lifelong learning, professional development and qualification in security.
- Recognise competence through peer review and validation of our members.
- Support networking and the exchange of knowledge, information, and best practice - Promote standards and ethics and make a valuable contribution to society through innovation.
- Collaborate with government, academic bodies, and other organisations to influence policy.
- Enhance the reputation and understanding of the security discipline, providing a powerful unifying voice.
Since we launched in 1999, we have strived to promote the highest possible standards of integrity and professional competence in the security industry.
We have become the UK's largest professional institution offering professional memberships to nearly 5,000 security professionals.
Driven by our vision and aims, we are a forward-thinking organisation with the drive to grow to be the leading voice for security professionals.
We value teamwork, and our members voices and we seek these opinions to help us deliver our aims to the highest possible standard.
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Scope and purpose of the role This is an exciting and unique opportunity to join The Security Institute at an important phase of its growth and development.
To monitor the financial administration of the organisation and report to the Board of Directors at regular intervals on its state of financial health, in line with best practice, and in compliance with the governing document and legal requirements.
You will work closely with the Institute CEO, Finance Manager & the Chair of the Finance, Audit & Risk Committee (FARC) to ensure that we operate finance management and reporting best practice.
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About you You will be a finance professional who has a detailed understanding of effective finance management , annual audits, finance reporting and finance best practice within a highly confidential fast pace setting.
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Main Duties and Responsibilities (not necessarily in priority order) To report quarterly management accounts and financial matters to the FARC and Board of Directors To support the FARC Chair in the presentation of the audited financial accounts at the AGM/EGM.
To ensure that all financial reporting adheres to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
To work in collaboration with the CEO and Finance Lead to ensure effective organization financial management and modelling.
To ensure that accounting and finance systems are protected through internal controls adequate to reasonably protect the organization.
To ensure that the auditor reports to the Finance and Audit Committee regarding any concerns they have with respect to the adequacy of internal financial controls established by management.
To ensure that all filings to government departments are carried out to a high quality and in a timely manner.
To represent the Institute in a professional manner and to act at all times in a manner which will not damage its reputation 5.
Essential Criteria A qualified Chartered Accountant with demonstrated commercial awareness and knowledge Significant experience and excellent understanding of financial management and accounting Strong business and financial acumen A commitment to the organisation's mission and purpose Membership of a professional accountancy organisation (e.g., CIMA, ACCA,ICAEW) Ability to communicate and explain financial information and its implications to non-finance specialists to enable strategic decision-making A flexible but professional approach with a willingness to be contacted on an adhoc basis 6.
Desirable Knowledge or experience of the protective security industry Experience as a Board of Director/Trustee, including reporting to Companies House or Charity Commission Fellow Chartered and Certified Accountant (FCCA) 7.
Next Steps Deadline for application: Thursday 5 th December 2024 (10.00am) Shortlisting: Friday 6 th December 2024 Interview: week beginning: 9 th December 2024 Start date: ASAP 8.
How to apply Please send an up-to-date CV along with a covering letter showing how you meet the essential criteria, any of the desirable criteria and your daily rate to ****** Thank you for your interest in the role.