Nomination for SI President Elect
SISEAP Treasurer - Recruitment Summary
The SISEAP Board is moving toward a skills‑based leadership model to strengthen governance and financial stewardship across the Federation. As part of this transition, the roles of Finance Convenor and Treasurer will be merged into a single appointed Treasurer position.
Purpose of the Role
The SISEAP Treasurer leads the financial management of the Federation, ensuring sustainability, integrity, and compliance. The role provides strategic financial oversight and supports the Board, President, Company Secretary and HQ Officer.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Leadership
- Oversee budgeting, financial planning and reporting.
- Monitor financial performance and advise the Board on risks, reserves and investments.
- Ensure compliance with Australian financial and company regulations.
Financial Operations
- Oversee financial transactions, expenditure approvals and record‑keeping.
- Work with the HQ Officer/bookkeeper to prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports.
- Coordinate year‑end accounts and the annual audit/financial review.
Budgeting & Strategy
- Prepare the annual draft budget with the President, Management Committee and HQ staff.
- Provide financial forecasts and sustainability recommendations.
- Support development of revenue and fundraising strategies.
Governance & Compliance
- Maintain strong internal controls and financial policies.
- Ensure accurate management of bank accounts, assets, insurance and financial documentation.
Skills & Experience (Preferred)
- Professional accounting qualification (highly desirable).
- Minimum 5 years’ financial management experience.
- Experience with accounting software (e.g., MYOB) and financial reporting.
- Strong analytical, communication and organisational skills.
- Understanding of SISEAP’s structure or willingness to learn.
- Current financial member of a Soroptimist club.
Personal Attributes
- High integrity and ethical judgement.
- Clear communicator with strong attention to detail.
- Culturally sensitive and collaborative.
- Adaptable, resilient and committed to SISEAP’s mission.
Term of Appointment
- Appointed by the SISEAP Board following a nominations/assessment process.
- Ratified by clubs at the AGM.
- The treasurer will be a member of the Board and must have her Director's ID No before assuming the position.
- Standard term: 2 years, with potential renewal based on performance.
More information on the terms and reference are attached.
Annual Federation Fees 2026
A reminder for Clubs who have not taken advantage of the Early Payment Discount that the final due date to pay full fees to HQ is 28 February 2026.
Club Position Holders Changeover 2026
Each year after the Club AGM, the newly elected Club Officers & Position Holders need to be added into our database. It is very important that each Club completes this task by 31 March 2026. See Tipsheet (link below) on how to add club position holders to the SISEAP database.