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Ajax
Brock
Clarington
Durham Region
Oshawa
Pickering
Scugog
Uxbridge
WhitbyPosition Overview:
Ajax Soccer Club is seeking a detail-oriented and trustworthy Financial Auditor to review and assess our financial operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and transparency. The Financial Auditor will be responsible for evaluating financial records, verifying transactions, and helping to establish strong financial practices to support the club's ongoing success and community programs.
This role is crucial to ensuring that the club remains fiscally responsible and maintains the trust of our members, sponsors, and partners.
Key Responsibilities:
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Perform an independent review of the club’s financial statements, bank accounts, receipts, disbursements, and supporting documentation.
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Assess and verify financial reporting processes for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to relevant policies and regulations.
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Evaluate internal controls, identify any risks, and provide recommendations for improvements.
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Ensure compliance with applicable nonprofit and/or community sports organization financial standards.
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Conduct spot audits or reviews of specific transactions, events, sponsorships, or fundraising activities as needed.
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Prepare a concise Audit Report summarizing findings and recommendations to be presented to the Executive Board and Members at the Annual General Meeting (AGM).
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Collaborate with the Treasurer and Board of Directors as necessary to gather information or clarify financial processes.
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Maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive financial information.
Additional Information:
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This is a volunteer or honorarium-based role (to be discussed).
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Estimated time commitment: 15-20 hours annually, depending on the scope of review. More time right now to brings things up to date and current.
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A great opportunity for someone looking to contribute their expertise to a community-focused organization, build experience with nonprofit auditing, and support youth sports development!
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Strategic Leadership: Participate in the development and approval of the organization’s strategic direction, goals, and policies.
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Financial Oversight: Ensure the financial health of the organization by reviewing financial reports, overseeing budget processes, and ensuring responsible fiscal management.
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Fundraising and Resource Development: Assist in fundraising efforts and network with potential donors, partners, and stakeholders to support the organization’s funding needs.
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Governance and Compliance: Ensure the organization adheres to legal, ethical, and regulatory requirements, and maintain high standards of governance.
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Risk Management: Monitor and evaluate potential risks to the organization and ensure appropriate mitigation strategies are in place.
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Board Engagement: Attend and actively participate in Board meetings, committee work, and other key events, providing valuable input and support.
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Advocacy and Representation: Represent the organization at public events, in the community, and with potential donors or partners.
- Evaluation and Improvement: Regularly assess the organization’s performance and contribute to discussions on continuous improvement.
DUTIES OF THE BOARD
1) the overall governance of the affairs of DRCC
2) formulating, revising and/or adopting the mission, vision and values of DRCC
3) creating, implementing and evaluating a strategic plan;
4) establishing a process and schedule for monitoring and assessing performance in areas of Board responsibility including the strategic plan, financial health and risk and the board’s own effectiveness;
5) approving financial policies; monitoring financial performance, and approving the annual budget and audited financial statements;
6) ensuring regulatory and legal compliance;
7) recruiting and supporting the Chief executive (Executive Director); approving the Chief executive’s annual performance goals and evaluating performance; ensuring a succession plan is in place;
8) being knowledgeable about risks inherent in the operations of DRCC and using risk analysis as part of Board decision-making;
9) establishing governance structures and processes to facilitate the performance of the Board’s role and enhance individual director performance;
10) recruiting skilled, experienced and qualified Board Directors; ensuring ongoing Board training and education.
Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority (CLOCA) has a variety of volunteer opportunities for secondary and post-secondary students, corporate opportunities, festival events (Durham Children's Watershed Festival and Purple Woods Maple Syrup Festival) and the Conservation Area Trail Stewards (CATS) program.
At Durham Farm and Rural Family Resources (DFRFR), we're dedicated to providing quality and flexible children's services and programs to farm and rural families in Durham Region.
Through our Ontario EarlyON programs and seasonal OnFarm Childcare & Safety initiatives, we aim to reduce injury risks for children on farms, increase opportunities for families in the north of Durham, and enhance communication and coordination among service providers. As a registered charitable non-profit, we rely on grants, fundraising, donations, and memberships to fulfill our mission.
Join us in making a difference today.
If you have a special volunteer interest, please specify
The links below will provide more information on our organization:
Instagram:
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The Board of Directors represents the leaders of our agency and serves as a working board that oversees the long term strategic vision and overall health of the organization. Directors approve the organization’s philosophy and continually review the management’s performance while working toward agency goals. The Board of Directors will also annually review and approve plans for funding in view of organizational goals. Board members have a list of responsibilities that they renew every year during the annual election at our Annual General Meeting.
Searching for community volunteer opportunities? We are recruiting!
The Denise House Board of Directors is currently recruiting individuals with strong governance experience to join our Board.
While a variety of backgrounds are needed, we are seeking an individual for the position of Treasurer with strong experience in Finance. Communication and Strategic Thinking skills are additional significant assets for the Board role.
The Denise House board members provide governance and oversight on organizational matters, ultimately guiding key strategic decisions. This ensures The Denise House continues its vital work, now and into the future, of providing safety and support for women and their children experiencing violence and abuse. Alignment with our vision, mission and values is of utmost importance. Please go to https://www.thedenisehouse.com to learn more about us.
Board members meet on the second Wednesday of every month for regular monthly board meetings, participate in one to two committees of their choice, and are involved in fundraising efforts where possible. Currently board meetings and other engagements are being held virtually with success.
We trust you will find several benefits of becoming a Board member with The Denise House:
· The opportunity to make an impact in your community
· The chance to work with an open, transparent and progressive organization that wants your input and ideas
· Personal and professional growth
· Networking with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and diverse experiences
· Advocating for issues that can truly make a difference in someone’s life
In an effort to encourage diversity and growth, we welcome all genders and interested candidates.
Please email your interest c/o
Sandra McCormack, Executive Director
Over 100 municipalities in Ontario have declared intimate partner violence an epidemic. We hope that this sends a loud message to women silently suffering that they are acknowledged and heard, and that the community is working to build and improve resources so that they can improve their lives. These declarations are important, but we must continue to speak out for appropriate resources and laws that will protect women, so our work is not finished.
We are a not for profit registered charity organization. Directors participate in monthly meetings including administrative duties, fundraising initiatives, public events and approval of successful crime stoppers tips.
Provide oversite as a board member for social housing, monthly meetings. Work with the property management company to insure all aspects of the building are addressed.
As a board member, you will be required to:
- Be an advocate for the organization.
- Attend quarterly board meetings – please note that currently most of the meetings are held online and when in person, they are held in the Oshawa area.
- Actively serve on at least one Board committee and support committee initiatives.
- Attend and support fundraising and project initiatives when possible.
We are particularly interested in board members with the following:
- Experience in finance and accounting; a licensed Chartered Public Accountant is an asset.
- Expertise and experience in Human Resources.
- Legal expertise, particularly in non-profit law.
- Fundraising experience and expertise.
- Lived experience that aligns with our mission, i.e., cultural education, community empowerment, and social justice.
- Any experience or expertise in DEIA is considered an asset.
• Assist with establishing, monitoring, coordinating and implementing the organization’s administrative policies for Afiwi Groove School.
• Track and monitor student absences.
• E-mail/telephone correspondence with parents, schools and community organizations and answering basic inquiries (i.e. registrations, performances/bookings)
• Maintain overall contact lists for staff & board member
• Filing & Photocopying
• Issue thank-you letters/ cards to donors, schools and festivals and event planners.
• Manage calendar and schedule meetings (ie. workshops, executive board meetings, department meeting)
• Preparing all required documentation for
• Attend Board and Instructor meetings on an as needed basis
• Mailings
• Scanning and backing up documents
• Other duties as assigned by Management.
• Print attendance sheet for teachers and administer their hours
• Administer dance studio database. Charge accounts of parents who are late with payments
• Update parents and student profiles.
• Generating mailing lists for new student campaigns, mailings, newsletters, event and concert invitations
• Ensure digital and print materials are available for distribution.
• Generate contracts for printing and mailing
• managing correspondences and invoices through Quick Books
• Processing debit/credit card payments at the studio
• Upload receipts and expense into Quick Books or send to the accountant.
We are looking for interested and committed Board Members to work with us to help bring a low-cost, Spay/Neuter Clinic to Durham Region.
Attend quarterly meetings to review quarter and year-end financial reports * make financial recommendations to the Board
Volunteer Board Members Welcome
FOOTPRINTS 4 Autism is a nonprofit registered charity serving Durham Region. We offer respite and recreational programs for families with children and youth on the autism spectrum. We are currently growing from a Steering Committee to a Governance Board, and looking for new members to join our Board.
We need Board members in the following areas: Marketing, Communications, Fund Development, Finance and Secretary. For a 2-year commitment.
Board meetings are held once-a-month in Whitby. We have a virtual option as well. Members can choose roles in Marketing & Communications, Fund Development, Finance, Human Resources and ad-hoc Project sub-committees.
These roles can be rewarding to anyone from lawyers, insurance agents, marketing and advertising to accountants, fundraisers, administration, and community minded people, to name a few.
Interested in volunteering? We would love to hear from you. Please send resume to:
Have questions? Call Sandra at 905-420-0388 ext. 1
