Trustee Board Member

About Rape Crisis Midwest Rape Crisis Midwest (RCM) works for the protection of all people from all forms of sexual violence and abuse. It primarily supports survivors of sexual abuse and violence through free, confidential, and non-judgmental support and counselling, working from an intersectional feminist framework. RCM deliver services utilising a survivor-centred and trauma-informed model. RCM operates from the knowledge that survivors have the capacity to grow and heal and that they are the experts in what they need. Survivor identified indicators of recovery and healing inform the way in which services are delivered and developed. A trauma-informed model means services are offered with the understanding that a survivor’s reactions are a normal response to trauma. RCM believes that responding to sexual violence in our society and holding perpetrators to account starts with supporting survivors in ways that are respectful of their dignity, healing and choices. RCM works to hold perpetrators accountable for their behaviour and counteract victim blaming. The headquarters for Rape Crisis Midwest services is in Limerick with outreach centres in both Ennis and Nenagh. Our service delivery includes crisis counselling, long term psychotherapy; Garda and court accompaniment; advice, to both survivors, and their supporters; and sexual violence training to individuals and organisations. We work nationally in partnership with Cuan – the Domestic, Sexual & Gender Based Violence Agency and Rape Crisis Ireland
Purpose of the Role Rape Crisis Midwest provides free, confidential support to survivors of sexual violence across the Mid-West region. The Trustee Board Member with a Finance and Accounting background will bring specialist expertise to strengthen the organisation’s financial governance, ensuring our resources are well managed, transparent and aligned with our mission and values.
Key Responsibilities Contribute actively to the Board of Trustees in shaping Rape Crisis Midwest’s strategic direction, policies and governance.
Provide expert financial insight and guidance on budgets, cashflow, financial planning, and risk management.
Support the development, review and monitoring of financial policies, procedures and controls to ensure compliance with Irish charity law, SORP and good governance standards.
Advise on funding streams, grants, reserves policy and long-term financial sustainability.
Oversee the preparation of management accounts and annual audited financial statements, presenting them clearly to the Board.
Monitor financial performance against budgets and KPIs, highlighting trends, issues and opportunities.
Participate in finance or audit sub-committees, working groups or panels as required.
Act as a sounding board for the Executive Director and senior management team on financial matters while maintaining appropriate governance boundaries.
Person Specification Essential:
Significant professional experience in finance and/or accounting, ideally at senior level (e.g. Finance Manager, Financial Controller, Accountant, Auditor).
Knowledge of Irish charity finance regulations, governance codes and reporting requirements.
Commitment to the values and mission of Rape Crisis Midwest and to supporting survivors of sexual violence.
Ability to take a strategic view and to challenge constructively.
Strong numeracy, analytical and communication skills.
Desirable:
Previous experience of serving on a board or finance committee.
Familiarity with the not-for-profit or charity sector.
Professional qualification in accountancy or finance (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent).
Time Commitment Attendance at approximately 10 board meetings per year typically held on the last Tuesday of each month. Participation in finance/audit sub-committee meetings or working groups as required. Occasional attendance at organisational events, training or away days.
Term of Office Trustees are appointed for a minimum term of 3 years and may be re-appointed in line with Rape Crisis Midwest’s constitution.

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