Unit 3, 192B Burwood Road Hawthorn 3122
Tel: 9810 6400 Fax: 9815 2490
Email: reception@ceav.vic.edu.au Web: www.ceav.vic.edu.au
ABN: 80 549 485 56 NFP: A0013239A
Treasurer’s Role Description
Position Title:
Treasurer, Career Education Association of Victoria Inc, (Trading as Australian Centre of
Career Education).
Function:
The Treasurer shall be responsible for:
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financial oversight - ensuring that record-keeping and accounts meet the obligations
to funders or statutory bodies, so that the organisation complies with relevant
legislation and that appropriate financial systems and controls, are in place;
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planning and preparing the annual budget for approval by the Committee of
Management (in co-operation with senior staff) and then (with the Committee of
Management) ensuring that the organisation operates within the budget as
approved;
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banking, book keeping and record keeping (ensuring that a proper record is kept of
all money received and payments made and that accounts are reconciled at least
once per month);
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taking reasonable steps to ensure implementation of systems to prevent funds being
stolen or misused;
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regular financial reporting to the Committee of Management, as well as to the
Annual General Meeting;
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control of fixed assets and stock ensuring proper records are kept and that required
insurances are in place (in consultation with senior staff);
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ensuring that the accounts are ready for audit each year.
Tenure:
Two years, renewable for two further terms (a maximum of six years).
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Unit 3, 192B Burwood Road Hawthorn 3122
Tel: 9810 6400 Fax: 9815 2490
Email: reception@ceav.vic.edu.au Web: www.ceav.vic.edu.au
ABN: 80 549 485 56 NFP: A0013239A
Requirements: (To be read in conjunction with Committee of Management Requirements)
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attendance at a monthly Committee of Management Executive Meetings;
a time commitment of 5 hours per month above the time commitment required for
Committee of Management duties, (Refer Committee of Management Role
Description).
Responsibilities:
The Treasurer shall:
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oversee the financial business of the association;
attend Committee meetings and deliver a financial report;
prepare an annual budget plan for the upcoming year, with the CEO and other
Executive members;
attend regular Executive meetings and report on the financial report and the annual
budget;
support major projects;
maintain books of accounts in conjunction with senior staff (oversee professional
maintenance);
be responsible for all financial transactions;
oversee staff employment arrangements, drafting of contracts, payments and other
related issues;
provide audited statement of annual accounts for AGM;
consult with Business Manager for costing;
undertake general duties outlined in the Committee of Management member job
description.
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