About the organisation
About Reef-World
The Reef-World Foundation is a registered UK charity which delivers practical solutions for marine conservation around the world. We are an environmental charity working with the UN to save coral reefs around the world.
Our vision is for coral reefs to have time to adapt and flourish, protecting the future resilience of our natural world.
Reef-World will deliver conservation programmes for widespread sustainable and regenerative human interactions with coral reef ecosystems. We will restore the conditions that coral reefs need to resist and recover from negative impacts. We will ensure that coral reefs can adapt to the changing world and continue to provide ecosystem services that benefit people and planet.
Our mission is to mobilise collective, urgent and wilful action within the marine tourism industry to protect coral reefs and the health and wellbeing of people and planet.
Reef-World will enable the empowerment of a global network of local environmental champions across reef-dependent communities, governments and businesses to drive zero-impact marine tourism activities. Sustainable marine tourism businesses will thrive in synergy with the environment and local communities.
About the role
Who we’re looking for to help us meet our goals
Someone who is passionate about conserving coral reefs and the marine life and local communities they support.
We welcome applications from anyone with the required skills and experience: whatever their background. We actively encourage applications from those whose identities reflect the diversity of the communities and networks we serve and whose identities are traditionally underrepresented in the charity and conservation sectors. We are a safe space for everyone.
- You’ll oversee the financial health of the charity and ensure the financial literacy of the organisation at Board level.
- You’ll have experience, energy and time to commit.
- Advise on all financial matters including regulatory compliance and keeping up to date with updates from the Charity Commission. Communicating any changes to the Trustee Board and Directors.
- Attendance at webinars and keeping up to date with research and developments relevant to the charity and industry in general.
- Lead review of the annual budget and cash flow working closely with the Directors.
- Oversee the development and observation of financial policies, including financial risks.
- Annual review of accounts prepared by the independent examiner, including input to the annual report.
- Oversight of all financial transactions and cash flow management, including monitoring levels of unrestricted funds.
- Approximately 6-8 hours a quarter/ Quarterly Board meetings are every 12 weeks (online). Opportunities to meet in person throughout the year.
- Voluntary role – expenses paid according to our volunteering policy.
Our ideal candidate
Essential
- Fully literate in understanding and reading a set of accounts prepared under Charity SORP (FRS 102).
- Be financially qualified, ideally a qualified accountant (e.g. ACCA, ICAS, ICAEW or CIMA)
- The time needed to fulfil the Treasurer role efficiently and effectively
- Willing to get involved and share their skills and network for the betterment of our mission.
- Self-management and motivation and the ability to work remotely from a personal device.
- Experience using Xero accounting software, or willingness to learn.
Desirable
- Professional accountancy experience, ideally in a charity context.
- Understanding of the charities SORP (FRS 102).
- Knowledge and experience of our area of work - marine conservation.
- An understanding of the voluntary sector and previous experience as a Trustee or Treasurer.
- Willingness to support with occasional operational tasks to support the wider team.
- Experience in other areas e.g. fundraising and charity governance.
- Experience with Xero, GSheets and Basecamp software
What’s in it for you
What can this role offer you?
Looking for a new purpose? Developing your career – and want a new challenge? A career change to the voluntary sector?
This is a great opportunity to make your mark with a charity that has ambitious plans to promote the sustainable consumption and production of coastal resources and marine life. This voluntary role promises to give you a thorough insight into all aspects of running the charity and drive real change. Here are just some things this role could offer you: -
- Do your bit to ensure coral reef protection worldwide
- A new challenge - broaden your skill set for future progression
- Renew your purpose
- Legacy - commit to a globally significant goal
- Friendship and collaboration
- Contribute to the future direction and sustainability of our vital work
- Maintain key skills whilst undertaking rewarding work
- Become an ambassador for our cause
- Put your expertise to good use
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