Audit and Risk Committee Independent Member

Recruiter
Web Recruit
Location
Wales
Salary
A daily rate of £282 (gross)
Posted
30 Sep 2022
Closes
07 Oct 2022
Ref
SCW011
Contact
Emily Horner
Job Title
Audit
Category
Public Sector
Experience Levels
Qualified Accountant
Contract Type
Contract
Hours
Part Time
Audit and Risk Committee Independent Member


About Our Client

Our client provides national leadership and expertise in support services and early years.

Their vision is to make a positive difference to support services for children, adults and their families and carers.

To do this, they lead on developing and regulating the support services workforce, service improvement, data and research to improve care.

They are currently seeking an Independent Member to join their Audit and Risk Committee, one of the supporting pillars of how their organisation is run. Independent Members are expected to spend up to eight days per year on Committee matters, typically consisting of four Committee meetings plus four ad hoc meetings. Successful applicants will be appointed to the Committee for up to two years, with the possibility of a further two-year extension subject to satisfactory performance.


The Benefits

- A daily rate of £282 (gross) 


The Role

As an Independent Member of the Audit and Risk Committee, you will provide the Board with guidance on risk management, governance and internal control. This role will focus on financial lead elements. 


Reviewing and considering our client’s internal processes and decision-making, you’ll report to the Board and ensure that adequate internal controls are in place, that risks are identified and mitigated and that their governance meets best practice standards.


You’ll provide advice to the Board to ensure they have the appropriate procedures and systems in place to maximise economy, efficiency and effectiveness.


Additionally, you’ll independently scrutinise new initiatives and policy changes, raising any concerns to the Board.


About You

To be considered as an Audit and Risk Committee Independent Member, you will need:

- Significant, relevant and recent financial management experience at a senior level

- Experience of monitoring and holding Senior Management to account

- Skill and expertise in audit, risk management and corporate governance

- The ability to provide support and constructive challenge that balances risk appetite with progressive solutions to issues faced by the sector

- Highly developed analytical skills

- A Degree or relevant further education or professional qualification in accountancy, finance, risk management, business management or internal audit / a Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies (CCAB) recognised professional accountancy qualification


The closing date for this role is 30th October 2022.


Other organisations may call this role Committee Member, Trustee, Independent Representative, or Auditor.


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