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Chair of Audit & Risk Committee & Board member

Brighter Places
Posted 19 days ago, valid for 5 days
Location

Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire CM21 0DF, England

Salary

£5,828 per annum

Contract type

Part Time

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  • We are seeking a qualified accountant to Chair our Audit & Risk Committee, contributing to our future plans.
  • The position requires an estimated time commitment of around 2 days per month, with a salary of £5,828k per annum, subject to review in April 2025.
  • Key responsibilities include overseeing internal controls, managing risk, and ensuring effective external and internal audit functions.
  • Candidates should have senior-level experience, ideally on a Board, along with strategic financial experience and a strong understanding of risk management.
  • A passion for improving the lives of local residents and communities, along with excellent leadership and communication skills, is essential.

We are looking for a qualified accountant to Chair our Audit & Risk Committee and be part of delivering our ambitious plans for the future.

Around 2 days per month estimated time commitment

5,828k per annum (subject to review in April 2025)

Closing date: Friday 29th November at 5.00pm

The main purpose of the role is to:

Work with other Audit and Risk Committee Members to oversee:

  • the systems of internal control, risk and assurance
  • the external audit function and internal audit function for the association
  • the recommendation of the Financial Statements for Brighter Places & Bristol Living

The primary role is to ensure that these functions are effective, robust and that risk is effectively managed.

Although not an exhaustive list, key responsibilities include:

  • Delivery of the responsibilities set out in the Terms of Reference for the Audit & Risk Committee
  • Provide assurance to Board and Stakeholders that resources are managed effectively and that there are high standards of governance and financial probity
  • Work with other Chairs and the Board
  • Build effective relationships with the Internal and External Auditors
  • To ensure we comply with relevant statutory and legal requirements.

About You:

  • Do you have senior level experience and ideally experience of working on a Board
  • Strategic financial experience, including budgetary control, business planning and treasury
  • Experience of risk management and understanding the role of assurance in a business and/or regulated environment
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Knowledge of Bristol or the surrounding areas and a passion for improving the lives of local residents and communities
  • The time and commitment to give to this rewarding role.

If so, we would love to hear from you!

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