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EQUALITY FUND IS RECRUITING FINANCE & AUDIT MEMBERS
What is the Equality Fund?
Equality Fund (EF) is a groundbreaking new model for sustainable investment in women’s movements everywhere. Designed by feminists for feminists, EF is unlocking the potential of philanthropic and investment capital to make gender equality a reality.
EF provides support in the form of grants and other types of funding, technical assistance, institutional strengthening and network building to strengthen women’s organizations and movements that advance women’s rights, gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls in the Global South.
What is the opportunity?
The Finance & Audit Committee is a standing committee of EF’s Board of Directors composed of both board members and external community volunteers. Reporting via the Treasurer/Finance & Audit Committee Chair, the Committee recommends financial strategies, plans, and policies (including risk management) to the Board of Directors for approval and provides advice and guidance to the Chief Financial Officer.
The Committee provides expert guidance on the following:
development of the annual budget and forecasts;
review and monitor financial policies and procedures;
ensure the integrity of the quarterly financial statements;
implementation of internal controls and procedures;
management of risk and stewardship over assets;
compliance with legal and regulatory requirements; and
performance of the external auditors.
Overall, this Committee is responsible for helping to ensure a sustainable and resilient feminist financial future for EF.
The Committee meets 4 or 5 times per fiscal year to review and recommend the annual business plan and budget to the Board, support the enterprise risk management process, review and amend policies, review and recommend audited financial statements to the Board, and evaluate and set philanthropy and grant-making goals. Meetings are held virtually and typically in September, November, February, (April,) and June.
Who are you?
At EF, we are looking for candidates who are passionate about our mission and values and whose experience aligns with the identified skill sets. We believe in recruiting community volunteers that reflect the composition of our communities, so our priorities are individuals who identify as Woman, Non-Binary, 2SLGBTQIA+, and/or People of Colour.
As an external community volunteer on the Finance & Audit Committee, you:
Are committed to gender equality in your personal and professional lives
Bring professional experience with accounting, financial management, and/or risk management and ideally hold a CA, CPA, CAFM, CRM or equivalent designation
Are knowledgeable and passionate about finances and are excited to share your expertise.
How do you apply?
Interested candidates are required to submit a resume highlighting experience and a cover letter expressing interest that includes disclosure of, your:
experience, expertise and qualifications;
past and present experience as a finance, audit and/or risk committee member;
demonstrated commitment to gender equality;
experience in large scale initiatives in the Global South/North
involvement in community activities;
professional or other affiliations or memberships; and
formal director education/training accreditations (if any).
Submit your application via BambooHR by April 24, 2022
