Honorary Treasurer

This is an opportunity to support and extend God's Kingdom abroad from your own home.

We are looking for someone with the qualities of reliability, communication skills, teamwork, compassion, encouragement, faith in God, common sense and openness to the Holy Spirit's guidance. Spiritual gifts of administration, wisdom, knowledge and giving are welcome!

As treasurer you will be expected to:

1. Maintain an ongoing record of all financial activities and transactions.
2. Manage the bank accounts.
3. Prepare half-yearly and annual accounts.
4. Receive and bank postal donations, and send formal letters of thanks to the donors.
5. Receive notifications of online donations and respond to donors with an email of thanks.
6. Attend online trustees’ meetings to report, contribute and advise.
7. Make payments and grants as agreed by the management team.
8. Make an annual return of Gift Aid claims to HMRC.
9. (Optional but preferred) Seek funding from institutions and grant-making trusts.
10. Keep members of the management team informed about significant donations or other relevant developments.
11. Pray.

We shall give priority to a candidate who is willing to become a trustee.

All the management team work on a voluntary basis, but approved expenses can be covered.

Written evidence of your ability and experience relevant to the role will be required including any relevant qualifications in accountancy, etc., as well as satisfactory character references, including one from a person in authority in the applicant's local church.

Please make initial contact with the Director, Brenda Gooding, via the contact details on the Chile for Christ website by email or letter, explaining your interest and qualifications. Include your telephone number and state that you saw this advertisement on the Charity Job website.

Closing date for applications: 28th February 2025.