ADRA Volunteer Role - Applications close on Sep 19, 2021
Are you looking for a rewarding challenge? ADRA Op Shop Treasurer Wanted
The ADRA Op Shop Maida Vale is seeking an Op Shop Treasurer to manage all Op Shop finances and day to day financial reporting. The treasurer works in conjunction with the op shop manager keeping the manager informed of current availability of funds according to the approved annual budget. The ADRA Op Shop Maida Vale currently operates on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am – 1pm. Like all of our ADRA Op Shops, Maida Vale has a welfare arm that assists the disadvantaged in the community.
This is a volunteer role. We a looking for a person with retail or business experience, relates well with people, has a high level of written and verbal skills, and has the ability to communicate and work with the
Local Management Committee. We are seeking a dependable, self-motivated person with good decision making skills. Knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Excel and Word is needed. Knowledge of Xero or the willingness to be trained in ADRA’s systems is essential. A current National Police and Criminal History Check is required. Legitimate business expenses will be reimbursed as per our volunteer policy.
A job description for this volunteer position is attached. If this role sounds like your calling, please email your CV, along with a covering letter outlining why you believe you are suited to this role, and how you can contribute to this mission to Suzanna Cuplovic, Conference ADRA Director, via email suzannacuplovic@adra.org.au or via mail to Seventh-day Adventist Conference, PO Box 377, Bentley WA 6982.
Applications close Sunday 19th September, 2021.
Job Description
POSITION PURPOSE
The Op Shop treasurer is responsible for managing all Op Shop finances and day to day financial reporting. The treasurer is also responsible for creating an annual budget for the Op Shop, ensuring that the Op Shop abides by the annual budget, and reports to the Op Shop Local Management Committee (LMC) meetings or when required. The treasurer in conjunction with the Op Shop manager, helps to promote the partnership, between the local church, conference and ADRA Australia whilst maintaining and promoting the vision and mission statement of ADRA Australia. The treasurer is to keep the manager informed of current availability of funds according to the approved annual budget. The Op Shop treasurer operates as part of the LMC. The Op Shop treasurer is to adhere to all codes, policies, procedures, and guidelines set out in the ADRA Australia Op Shop Operational Manual, as well as support the vision set out by the LMC in the Op Shop Business Plan.
ADRA MISSION STATEMENT
Our purpose is to serve humanity so all may live as God intended – free from poverty and disadvantage.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Responsible for maintaining all financial standards, financial policies, financial procedures and codes as set out in the ADRA Australia Op Shop Operational manual.
2. Record all Op Shop financial transactions on the cloud-based accounting platform Xero.
3. Ensure cash is banked within 2-3 working days.
4. Work with the Manager to create an annual budget for the Op Shop prior to the end of the financial year (FY).
5. Ensure the Op Shop LMC and manager abide by the approved annual budget.
6. Be able to claim GST reversions from the ATO or conversely, provide the ADRA Australia Finance team with GST claims for ADRA Australia to claim back on the Op Shop’s behalf.
7. Attend LMC meetings and provide financial reports and advice to the LMC.
8. Attend ADRA training events appropriate for the treasurer. Usually facilitated via Zoom. Administration
9. Ensure appropriate banking procedures are being maintained.
10. Ensure that financial activities are efficiently performed in accordance within the approved budget and LMC directions.
11. Where applicable, use Xero accounting software to record Profit and Loss Reports and monthly/quarterly reports.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCY
1. A personal commitment to the Seventh-day Adventist church’s and ADRA's mission, vision values.
2. Current National Police and Criminal History Check.
3. Responsible and reliable.
4. High level of written and verbal communication skills
5. Relevant experience in retail and or business finance
6. Relates well with people.
7. Knowledge of Xero or the ability and willingness to be trained in it.
8. Knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Excel and Word.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
1. Consistently reflects the mission and values of ADRA.
2. Competently meets the specifications of the Treasurer Job Description.
3. Consistently demonstrates sound judgment in decision making.
4. Effectively manages the administrative functions of this position.
5. Consistently achieves very positive performance appraisal results.
6. Responds positively to feedback.