Treasurer

**SOUTH WALES FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE**
**JOB DESCRIPTION**

**Directorate Finance and Procurement**

**Post Number NU121a**

**Role Treasurer**

**Location Headquarters**

**Responsible to Chief Fire Officer**

**Responsible for
**n/a
**This job description refers to the main purpose and responsibilities of the**
**post. It does not necessarily list in detail all of the tasks required to carry**
**out these responsibilities. This job description will be reviewed as and**
**when necessary to ensure that it meets the Service’s business**
**requirements.
**MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POST**

To act as Treasurer of the combined Fire Service Fund in accordance with the
South Wales Fire Services (Combination Scheme) Order 1995, Section 112(2)
(b) of the Local Government Finance Act 1988, The Accounts and Audit
Regulations.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. To fulfil the ‘Role of the Chief Financial Officer’ as set out by the
Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (Cipfa)

2. To oversee the compilation of the Authority’s budget and consult with the
constituent authorities and the Welsh Government. To ensure that the
levels set are sufficient to enable the financial obligations of the Authority
to be met. Arrange for the determination, issue and transfer of the
constituent authorities’ contributions; and advise on budgetary matters,
including any consequent long-term implications.

3. Make arrangements for the proper administration of the financial affairs

of the Authority in accordance with Section 112(2) (b) of the Local
Government Finance Act 1988.

4. Lead and shape the overall financial strategy of the Authority.

5. Make recommendations on the means of achieving the policies of the

Authority and advise members and service managers on all matters of
finance.

6. Lead, advise and support complex and politically sensitive issues
affecting the service as they affect the financial position.

7. Provide financial advice to the South Wales Fire Authority on all aspects

of its activity, including the strategic planning and policy making process;
assist members in seeking to obtain best value for money; advise the
South Wales Fire Authority on financial propriety.

8. Ensure that accurate, complete and timely financial information is

provided to the Authority and the Chief Fire Officer; secure the
preparation of statutory and other accounts.

9. Provide an effective internal audit service and assistance in providing

safe and efficient financial arrangements.

10. Put in place effective treasury management arrangements, including
loans and investments.

11. Advise in consultation with the Chief Fire Officer on the safeguarding of

assets, including risk management and insurance.

12. Advise the Authority so that it can satisfy itself that the Chief Fire Officer
has effective internal control, governance and management systems in
force to enable delegated responsibilities to be exercised in a proper and
effective manner.

13. To liaise with relevant Government bodies and departments to ensure

the financial needs of the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service are
known and understood.

As required by statute, to report any potentially unlawful decision by the
Authority or the Fire and Rescue Service

14. To sit on working groups and committees of outside bodies as required
ensuring appropriate commitment of South Wales Fire and Rescue
Service.

15. To develop and promote partnership working with other Fire and Rescue

Services and agencies.

16. To contribute to the priorities which aim to achieve the objectives of the
Service’s Corporate Improvement Plan.

**STANDARD SERVICE REQUIREMENTS
- To attend in-house and external training courses as required.
- Any other duties commensurate with the grade and post.
- To co-operate fully with any scheme or pilot scheme that shall be

introduced within the department or across the Service.
- To implement the principles of the Service’s Equal Opportunities and

Diversity Policies and Welsh Language Schemes whilst carrying out the
above duties.
- To adhere to Health & Safety Legislation/Relevant Service Policies and

Procedures and to take reasonable care for the health and safety of
yourself and other persons who may be adversely affected by your
acts/omissions.

**ORGANISATIONAL VALUES**
In performing the above role, all employees of the Service are required to
observe and promote the Service’s Core Values to be, at all times:

- Professional
- Caring
- Respectful
- Dedicated
- Trustworthy
- Dynamic
- Disciplined
- Resilient