Treasurer/Board Director (Voluntary)

Lead the Change with Yoga For Good Foundation

Are you passionate about making a lasting difference in people’s lives through Yoga?

Yoga for Good Foundation is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Treasurer to join our Board. If you have experience in a Board role or not-for-profit sector, your leadership can help more people in the community experience the lasting benefits of Yoga and its related practices.

This volunteer position requires a commitment of six hours per month and attendance at monthly board meetings, typically held online outside of business hours.

We are a charity that offers innovative programs, events and grants that benefit the community through the principles of yoga and related practices for a purposeful, peaceful life. We support experienced yoga practitioners and organisations seeking opportunities to use Yoga for good in their community and empower people to live their best lives.

The Board of Directors is skills-based, and we are looking for a director with financial leadership, governance skills and management experience who is passionate about building a new community of changemakers to support our innovative work in the field of yoga.

Our initiatives include Yoga for trauma recovery, delivery of great health outcomes, running courses from ancient practices, and taking the benefits of yoga to new participants. We have funds under management that support our grant award scheme, and we seek to diversify our income for a sustainable future.

The Treasurer works closely with the Chairman and the Executive Director and is accountable to:

Support the organisation to comply with financial and tax regulations and assist in the annual audit of financial accounts.
Ensure the Board understands its financial obligations, reporting and compliance.
Be responsible for the budget preparation in conjunction with Board Members.
Regularly track the financial accounts for the year so that the Directors are informed about how well the organisation is performing against budget.
Support the bookkeeper to maintain up–to–date records as well as an audit trail.
Prepare reports for the Board that show both the current financial situation and the possibilities for the future.
Experience in systems such as QuickBooks or MYOB.
Ensure financial records are accurate, protected and backed up.
Report to the Annual General Meeting on the financial results for the year.
Ensure that risk management strategies (including appropriate insurance) are in place.
Oversee the organisation’s investment strategy and report to the Board.

Required Skills

Qualification in accountancy and/or finance. CA or CPA is preferred but not required.
Experience in the management of budgets and financial reports.
Up-to-date knowledge of the financial obligations of not-for-profit organisations.
Ability to communicate financial information to a range of audiences.
A good understanding of directors’ duties and responsibilities in the not-for-profit sector.

Personal Attributes

A genuine passion and interest to strengthen and advocate for Yoga providers to support mental health and wellbeing in our communities.
Qualifies as a Responsible Person under the Australian Charities & Not-for-Profits Commission Act 2012.
Membership of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) is desirable.
A strong reputation for personal and professional integrity.
Independent judgment and decision-making.
Alignment to the Yoga For Good vision, purpose and values.
Capacity to devote energy and time to the role.

Tick one or more of the following? We’d love to hear from you.

Financially savvy, with training as a business professional, CA or CPA, and comfort in forecasting and interpreting financial statements.
A background in financial/risk management to help address priority issues.
Knowledge of requirements for Grants and Donations with DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient).
Fundraising skills, with a network of contacts.
Board experience, ideally in yoga, health or education.

Let’s Chat!

For an informal chat about the position please email Moira@yogaforgood.com.au with the subject line “Treasurer Application” or via +61 466 079 226.

To apply please complete the form below.