School Canteen Treasurer’s Roles and Responsibilities
Accountable to: ___________________________________________
(The canteen committee chairperson)
Their role:
The canteen treasurer's role is to ensure that the financial system of the canteen and legal obligations to employed staff are maintained, monitored and updated.
Responsibilities checklist:
1. All financial records are properly kept and correct.
2. Monthly, term and yearly financial reports are correct and presented to the committee.
3. Financial records are made available as required and submitted for audit at the end of each year.
4. Employee Industrial Awards/Agreement are monitored and upheld.
5. Wages are paid regularly at appropriate rates, with the correct amount of tax deducted.
6. Wage records are maintained.
7. Pay slips are issued.
8. Superannuation is paid quarterly.
9. Long service leave entitlements are put aside on a regular basis.
10. Ensure that the Worker's Compensation Insurance is paid annually.
11. Liaise directly with canteen staff and volunteers on matters relating to the financial management of the canteen.
12. Report to the canteen committee on matters of financial importance.
Source: Management $ense, Food Sense, 1997.
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