Treasurer (Board Trustee)

CRY Ireland website; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A national charity in Ireland is seeking a Treasurer to join their Board of Trustees. The successful candidate will provide expertise in financial management, oversee compliance, and help evaluate financial controls. This voluntary position requires approximately 3 to 4 hours per month, including virtual Board meetings and one annual in-person meeting in Dublin. The role offers a unique opportunity to impact the charity's future positively while working with a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial management or accountancy.
• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) is essential.
• Experience with compliance and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial policies and controls.
• Propose recommendations for financial changes.
• Support evaluation of financial controls and procedures.
• Advise on financial implications of proposals.
• Review and approve payments as an authorised signatory.

Skills

Financial management

Accountancy

Compliance and risk management

Budget planning

Financial oversight

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)

Job description

CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young) Ireland is a national charity supporting families affected by sudden cardiac death and inherited cardiac conditions. Founded in 2002, CRY provides free family support services across the island of Ireland and is guided by a new five-year strategy based on five core pillars: Family Support, Awareness, Fundraising, Research, and Governance. CRY receives no government funding and relies on the generosity of individuals, communities, and organisations.

General Trustee Duties of a Charity Trustee

• Comply with the Charity’s governing document
• Ensure the charity is delivering its charitable purpose for public benefit
• Act in the best interests of the charity
• Act with reasonable care and skill
• Manage the assets and resources of the charity responsibly

The Role:

CRY Ireland are seeking an individual with proven knowledge in financial management or accountancy to take on the role of Treasurer and join the Board of Trustees.

This is a voluntary position. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the future of CRY Ireland while working alongside a dedicated and passionate team of staff, volunteers, and fellow Trustees.

Responsibilities will include the following:

• The candidate should be a qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with relevant professional experience.
• To have oversight of financial policies and controls and propose any recommendations for change.
• To have oversight of compliance and risk management in the organisation.
• To sit on the Finance Committee and support the evaluation and monitoring of financial controls and procedures in line with best practice
• To have an overview of the charity’s finances and advise the Board on financial implications of proposals, budget considerations and cash flow
• To act as an authorised signatory of the Charity, reviewing and approving payments as required

Board Meetings:

There will be 5 Board meetings per year.

The role requires approximately 3–4 hours per month, including payment approvals and financial oversight activities.

Meetings are normally held virtually with one in person meeting in Dublin per year.

Applications by email to [e-mail].

Applications Close on Friday 12th December at 17:00.