My client a Semi State body have a requirement for a Risk and Internal controls Lead. This is reporting directly into the CRO and will be their right hand person . To be suitable you must have a Risk or Finance Qualification and at least 10 years strong Risk and Internal controls. You will also have enterprise Risk exposure and have managed teams within these areas.
About Your New Employer
- Leading Global Brand
- Hybrid model for working week
- Strong career progression
About Your New Job
- Deputise for the CRO as required including at the Audit and Risk Committee
- Represent Governance, Risk and Compliance on the Senior Leadership Team
- Maintain and improve R&IA policies and procedures
- Maintain a high level of awareness amongst staff of R&IA topics including the provision of training as required
- Develop and deliver key activities related to R&IA such as annual work plans, surveys and reporting amongst others
- Monitor IA action closure against agreed target dates
- Ensure the Risk Management Working Group fulfils its terms of reference, is effective and chair the working group in the absence of the CRO
- At every opportunity, work collaboratively to continually improve the internal control environment
- Maintain and implement the risk management framework including the effective implementation of the policy
- Integrate risk management into the culture by bringing the risk management framework and three lines of defence model to life
- Support the Board, Senior and Executive Leadership Teams with risk appetite development
- Oversee the development and maintenance of the controls register including, as required, assessments of control effectiveness
- Consult on the control environment impacts of key change programmes including those relating to organisational, technology and delegation of authority changes
- Oversee contract management of the outsourced IA function
- Support the delivery of the annual IA plan including tracking and reporting on costs versus budget
- Oversee the execution of the bi-annual and annual third-party risk and assurance assessment including documenting and correlating attester feedback
What skills you need
- Third level degree and/or professional finance qualification in a relevant discipline
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a similar role or in practice
- In-depth knowledge of recognised enterprise risk management standards/methods (e.g. COSO II, ISO 31000) is essential
- Excellent attention to detail, high standards and good financial acumen are essential
- Experience of public sector risk and compliance obligations is desirable
- Familiarity with the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies 2016 and associated guidance is desired
What’s on Offer
- Salary 135-140k with a strong benefits package
- Hybrid
Please note you must hold a valid visa to work in Ireland before applying to this role
What’s Next
- Get on touch with Laura in Sigmar accountancy – loconnor@sigmar.ie, 0860121211 to discuss this role in more detail – I can also discuss other roles i am currently working on
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