Treasurer, Volunteer Board Position

Join our board of highly dedicated individuals committed to educating, empowering and supporting our girls and women scholars in Togo, West Africa! Our current treasurer will be transitioning into becoming our executive director and is seeking to pass the torch to a motivated, enthusiastic, and financially-minded person. Our board members find our work to be interesting, challenging and rewarding. It is an excellent way to serve others, develop new skills and is a great resume builder. Training and support will be provided.

Applications are due by June 28, 2024.

For any questions, contact info@pathwaystogo.org

Volunteer Board Treasurer Position Description

Position: Volunteer Board Position, Treasurer

Hours per Week: Approximately 5-8 hours/ week (varies significantly week to week)

Term: Able to commit to a 2 year minimum term.

Cost: Board dues of $150/yr; also must cover some travel costs to & from Board meetings

Description

Pathways Togo is a tax-exempt non-profit organization dedicated exclusively to advancing the education

of women and girls in Togo through educational scholarships, educational conferences, and mentoring

activities. Our small nonprofit provides scholarships to 83 girls in Togo with a $95,000 operating budget.

All members must make a personally meaningful monetary gift. The Board of Directors of Pathways is

seeking a dynamic and charismatic leader to help the organization achieve its ambitious goal of providing

individualized and comprehensive support to its scholars.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

● Reconcile U.S. and Togo expenses on a monthly basis, referencing U.S. and Togo bank records, and

QuickBooks entries prepared by team in Togo

● Attend monthly board meetings

● Present quarterly and year-end financials at board meetings

● Assist in preparation for annual audits

● Advise U.S. and Togo teams on financial management as needed, through Zoom, Teams, phone calls,

email, and in-person meetings

● Answer questions about finances as needed

● Ensure that funds are spent in accordance with the budget

● Direct wire transfers to Togo

● Take the lead in assisting in tax preparation

● Manage financial records in Quickbooks

Desired Qualifications

● Ability to read and understand French

● CPA (will be a plus)

● Proficiency in Excel and Quickbooks

● Ability to stay positive and flexible

● Ability to communicate clearly with teams in two countries comprised of individuals who lack

accounting experience

● Responsive to emails

● Demonstrated commitment to the field of education, women’s rights, and/or development

● Experience working in a developing country (will be an added value).

Please submit a resume and a cover letter info@pathwaystogo.org explaining your relevant qualifications and your

interest in this position in particular and Pathways Togo in general. Position open until filled.