The Treasurer is required to manage the financial obligations of the Branch including the preparation of budgets, record and manage accounts and memberships, and prepare reports to inform decision-making and mitigate financial risk.
- Coordinate Membership and subscriptions for the Branch, update membership records on the HQ database and arrange transfer of fees.
- Coordinate Insurance and Musical Copyright for the Branch including the relevant teachers’/classes’ share of the costs.
- Maintain up to date records of all income and expenditure over the course of the year.
- Manage the Branch‘s cash flow including issuing receipts, depositing all monies received in the club’s bank account and approving payments promptly.
- Prepare and distribute invoices/accounts for services rendered.
- Provide a financial report at each committee meeting to support strategic planning and decision-making.
- Report financial activities to the membership at the AGM.
- Act as the signatory on the Branch’s bank accounts, cheque accounts, and investment and loan facilities (alongside President and/or Secretary).
- Be informed about the financial position of the Branch at all times.
- Prepare financial accounts for annual or more frequent auditing, and provide the auditor with information as required.
- Prepare all necessary financial statements for inclusion in the annual report.
- Work with the Secretary to keep accurate record of all membership payments.