VVA has something new: Team Finance! It consists of four members, one of whom is the treasurer. This person is also part of the board of VVA. Tasks are divided within the team to ensure greater focus, enjoyment, clarity, and continuity.
Read more about the roles below. Send Arjan (current treasurer) or Nikky (chair) a message (see overview contactpersons doc in the community) for more information or e-mail to coordinator@vvamsterdam.nl.
Purpose of the role
The treasurer is also a member of the board and focuses on VVA’s financial overview and policy. The role combines oversight and direction with a hands-on component. The treasurer works closely with the assistant treasurer and the contributions team.
Responsibilities
Coordinating the Finance Team and ensuring alignment within the team
(Together with the assistant) Processing and paying invoices and expense claims (in Exact)
(Together with the assistant) Approving and executing payment batches (ING)
Maintaining financial oversight and contributing to board meetings
Liaising with the accountant (Dauriard van Noord)
Preparing the budget and membership fee proposal (together with the board)
Presenting the annual figures and budget at the General Members’ Meeting (together with the accountant)
Time commitment
Approx. 2 hours per week (execution and coordination, together with the assistant)
Board meeting: once every 6 weeks
Additional time required in April/May (budget preparation and General Members’ Meeting)
Purpose of the role
The assistant treasurer supports the day-to-day financial administration and, together with the treasurer, ensures continuity.
Responsibilities
Managing the mailbox and responding to inquiries (excluding membership fees)
Recording incoming invoices in Exact
Processing and paying invoices and expense claims
Identifying missing invoices
Contributing ideas to improve processes and ways of working
Coordinating with the treasurer on payments and priorities
Time commitment
Approx. 1–2 hours per week
Payments can be divided in consultation (e.g. alternating responsibility)
Purpose of the role
Responsible for smooth and timely collection of membership fees and answering member inquiries (based on existing policies).
Responsibilities
Processing membership lists (Sportlink → Excel/checklist)
Creating and managing members and invoices in Exact
Checking and adding direct debit authorizations
Sending membership fee invoices (in batches)
Coordinating with the treasurer on direct debit runs (ING)
Monitoring payments via Payt
Following up on outstanding membership fees (only via Payt)
Responding to membership fee inquiries via Payt
Keeping the treasurer informed about status and communication needs towards members (e.g. Community or newsletter)
Time commitment
Peak periods
September: membership list + invoicing (± 2–3 evenings)
January: new members + second invoicing round (± 2 evenings)
Ongoing
October & February: collection period
Other months: monitoring and follow-up (± 1–2 hours per 2 weeks)