Treasurer

Mavar is looking for a Treasurer to join its Board as a pro bono Trustee.

Mavar is a London based charity supporting people from the strictly orthodox Jewish community who are exploring opportunities to live, work or study in the wider world, helping them to develop independence and build fulfilling lives beyond the community.

We are looking for a qualified accountant or someone with strong relevant financial experience and sound judgement to provide financial oversight and advice to the Board.

The role will include:

• Reviewing financial reporting and advising the Board on Mavar’s financial position
• Overseeing budgets, cash flow and reserves
• Ensuring appropriate financial controls are in place
• Overseeing the annual accounts and working with external advisers
• Advising on the financial implications of significant decisions

Importantly, Mavar has a bookkeeper who handles the day-to-day financial administration. The Treasurer’s role is therefore primarily one of oversight, challenge and advice rather than hands-on bookkeeping.

Mavar is also currently in discussions regarding a potential merger. The Treasurer will have an important role in providing financial input, supporting due diligence and assessing financial risks, liabilities, costs and opportunities.

Experience of mergers would be welcome, but is not a prerequisite. This is therefore a good opportunity for someone with strong financial experience who would like to gain practical experience of mergers in a meaningful charity setting.

Charity finance experience would be valuable but is not essential.

The time commitment is relatively modest, involving Board meetings, liaison with the bookkeeper and advisers, and additional involvement at key stages of the merger process.