We are looking for an experienced finance professional wanting a new challenge. As our Treasurer (Finance Trustee), you will provide scrutiny of the work of CHASE Africa, with a particular focus on financial issues.  You will use your financial knowledge and experience to monitor the financial administration of the charity and report to the Board of Trustees on its state of financial health and provide the board with the confidence and knowledge to make good strategic decisions.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with extensive financial expertise, who is seeking a voluntary position where they can apply their skills to a meaningful mission. We ideally looking for someone with experience in the UK charitable sector (ie at board level or financial management).

About CHASE Africa

We are a Bath based international NGO with ambitious plans for growth. We support local partners in East Africa to improve health and wellbeing in marginalised communities, focusing on reproductive health, and a one-health approach that also incorporates environmental protection.

We're currently going through an exciting period of transition and growth, with a new CEO in 2022, a new charitable structure in 2023, and a new, highly experienced, Finance Manager at the start of 2026. Your role will be vital in helping us achieve our future goals.

The Role

· Liaise with CEO and Trustees to ensure the financial viability of the organisation’s strategy

· Advise on the financial implications of CA’s strategic plan

· Work with Finance Manager to present CA’s financial position at Trustees Board meetings

· Support the finance manager with the production of an annual budget

· Ensure that the Board is aware of its financial duties and responsibilities and the need to comply with all legislation

· Take a lead in interpreting financial data for fellow Board members

· Ensure that all financial policies, procedures and the appointment of external financial advisors are reviewed on a regular basis

· Ensure relevant financial policies are in place as required by the charity commission

· Be willing to be available to support the charity’s CEO and Senior Finance Manager as needed

· Review the monthly management accounts report and cashflow with the CEO and finance manager

About You

· Good background in financial management and analysis

· Able to communicate financial information clearly and to people with different levels of financial and data literacy.

· Knowledge and experience of finance practice relevant to voluntary and community organisations.

· Have an excellent ability to interpret financial information and the confidence to raise questions and challenge

· Have the ability to think creatively and strategically, exercising good and impartial judgement

· High proficiency in Excel, Powerpoint for analysis and presentation

· Understands and accepts the legal duties, liabilities and responsibilities of Trustees, and the difference between governance functions and management functions

· High level of integrity and sound judgement

· Commitment to CA’s vision, purpose and culture and its way of working

· Able and willing to devote the necessary time to the role

Additional Desirable points

• CCAB/CIMA qualified professional or qualified by experience in financial management
• An interest in international development and the issues we are supporting our partners to tackle in East Africa.

For full information, please see the information pack on the vacancies page on our website.