Finance Chairperson – Duties / Qualifications

Duties & Responsibilities

Sets the agenda for and conducts the Finance Committee Meetings
Access to and accountability for all OIAA’s payment and contribution collections bank accounts
Leads the Finance Committee to assist in the development of financial guidelines and works with the Treasurer to develop an annual budget
Assists standing committee chairs as necessary in the preparation of the committee’s budget for presentation to OIAA’s Treasurer for inclusion in the budget that will be presented to the assembly for a vote.
Reviews the budget and financial reports of OIAA
Reports to the board on any matters of misuse or misdirection in the use of budgeted funds.
Reviews or initiate recommendations that involve finances
Stays abreast of the Fellowship’s needs, including annual budgets and income needed to carry out service work

Qualifications

A sober member of Alcoholics Anonymous
Ability to responsibly handle and protect personal information
Experience/Understanding of accounting applications and financial reports
Experience/Understanding of communication and collaboration tools (eg. email programs, video conferencing and shared data)

Communication Skills

AA Leadership Qualities

A sound understanding and appreciation of applying the Steps, the Traditions and the Concepts of Alcoholics Anonymous, along with a willingness to consult with others who have a wealth of experience gained through applying these guiding principles successfully to problems
Experience in chairing business or service meetings.
Experience in group, intergroup/central office, institutional and/or service committee affairs
Knowledge of A.A. affairs and of where to find the correct information when the answers are not known
The ability to be open-minded and listen to different points of view