The general purposes of the Affiliate Management Committee (AMC) is to ensure the affairs of the Affiliates,
including programs, services, financial management, and fundraising, are being carried out in accordance with the
mission, vision, bylaws and policies put in place by Special Olympics Alberta.
Position Title: Treasurer
Reports to: Chairperson
Time Commitment: 5-10 hours / month
1 year term (no limit to the number of terms; appointment of members must
occur annually by September 30, as determined by policy)
Key responsibilities:
Include but are not limited
to:
The Treasurer is responsible for the management of the financial affairs of the
Affiliate ensuring that they adheres to all Special Olympics AB and Special
Olympics Canada financial policies as well as all Provincial and Federal laws.
They must also maintain all bank accounts, back-up documentation, bank
reconciliations, receipt and expenditure journals, and a general ledger. This
material must be made available for review by those authorized by the
Provincial Office at any time such a review is requested.
Other responsibilities
Include but are not limited
to:
- Keep financial records including up-to-date financial accounting and
ensuring books are balanced
- Develop the annual budget for fiscal year July 1 – June 30
- File fiscal year financial statements by September 30 annually
- Complete GST Rebate applications and submit to the Provincial Office by
September 30
- Complete interim reports, including summary of revenues, expenses and
copies of bank statements, to the provincial office quarterly in accordance
with Affiliate Accreditation Standards
- Handle daily financial transactions of the Affiliate including making
deposits and writing cheques
- Track bank balances, donations and submit tax receipt requests to
Provincial Office
- Communicate with all committee members on financial status
- Grant reporting
- Ensure that President & CEO is listed as signing authority and has access to
bank account activity
- Report to AMC on the financial status of the Affiliate at meetings
Skills and Experience
required:
Include but are not limited
to:
- Basic book keeping/accounting/skills
- Basic administration skills
- Previous accounting experience an asset
- Access and capacity to an electronic environment
All volunteers in authoritative positions will be required to undergo a Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable
Sector Check.
Collection, use and retention of personal information will be in accordance with Special Olympic Alberta’s privacy.
