Volunteer: Trustee with Finance experience - Ana Liffey Drug Project

Ana Liffey Drug Project is a registered charity (CHY6775 / 20013301) and a Company Ltd by guarantee. Our charitable purpose is "To benefit the community through the provision of assistance for drug users and drug dependants and such other persons as are at risk in their efforts to overcome their drug problems". We currently employ 85 staff who work on the frontlines across Dublin and the Midwest, serving people with complex issues such as addiction, homelessness, mental health issues and social isolation.Ana Liffey Drug Project now seeks to expand our Board as our services expand and thrive. We seek to recruit a Trustee with a strong financial background, preferably with a qualification in finance. We have a committed Board of Trustees / Directors who meet four to six times per year. All but one meeting per year are hybrid , with Trustees meeting in person once per year. Our three Board subcommittees meet remotely each quarter. We engage an external company, L&P at Cantor Fitzgerald, to provide the services of company secretary.Ana Liffey Drug Project has a senior executive, led by the CEO. Ana Liffey's Head of Finance and Support Services is a qualified accountant. The Trustee with financial experience is expected to bring high level knowledge and expertise to the Board which will advise and guide other Board members to appropriately govern the financial operations of the organisation. This Trustee is also expected to Chair the Finance, Audit and Risk subcommittee of the Board and report back to the full Board at Board meetings. Ana Liffey Drug Projects senior team operate under a full suite of financial policies and a manual of authorities. We engage an external auditor to audit accounts every year. All audited accounts are published on the organisations website and are registered with the CRO.General Trustee duties of a Charity TrusteeComply with the Charity’s governing documentEnsuring charity is complying with its charitable purpose for the public benefitActing in the best interest of the charityAct with Reasonable Care and SkillManage the assets of your charityResponsibilities Will Include The FollowingProviding input to the strategic direction of the Not-For-Profit and contributing with insight, oversight, and experience of strategy formulation in the sector.Policy formation and implementation as requiredEssential Skills/Qualities Required For These RolesFinancial expertiseA deep appreciation and knowledge of the Not-For-Profit sectorAn understanding of and commitment to our mission and valuesCommitment to highest levels of corporate governance