Treasurer Appointments

AfID supports charities and non-profit organisations to recruit skilled Treasurers and Finance Trustees from our network of experienced finance professionals.

 

Strong financial oversight is essential for effective governance, but many organisations find it difficult to attract appropriately qualified candidates through open advertising. AfID helps address this challenge by connecting charities with experienced accountants who are motivated to support the sector.

 

Why a Treasurer or Finance Trustee matters

Treasurers and Finance Trustees play a critical role in ensuring that organisations maintain strong financial governance and oversight.

 

Typical responsibilities may include:

  • providing strategic financial guidance to the board
  • supporting financial planning and budgeting
  • reviewing financial reports and management accounts
  • ensuring appropriate financial controls and risk management
  • helping boards understand financial information and make informed decisions

For many organisations, having a qualified finance professional on the board can significantly strengthen governance and donor confidence.

 

How AfID supports appointments

AfID works with charities to understand the skills, experience and time commitment required for the role.

 

We then identify suitable candidates from our network of qualified accountants, many of whom have:

  • significant senior finance experience
  • prior trustee experience
  • experience working with charities or NGOs
  • previous involvement in AfID volunteer placements

Candidates are carefully matched to ensure alignment with the organisation’s mission, governance structure and expectations.

 

Our network

AfID has built a network of more than 10,000 finance professionals interested in supporting charities through trustee or treasurer roles.

 

This allows us to provide a more targeted and effective recruitment process than open advertising alone.

 

Next steps

If your organisation is looking to appoint a Treasurer or Finance Trustee, we would be happy to discuss your needs. Request Support or contact us at partners@afid.org.uk.