Audit & Risk Manager - Semi State - Hybrid - Permanent Reports to: Risk & Internal Assurance Lead Location: Dublin city centre (Hybrid) I am partnering with a key Government Commercial State Body on an Audit and Risk (A&R) Manager position.
This position plays a critical role in the management of risk and decision making within a multi-faceted organisation.
The successful candidate will have a strong background in risk management with a solution focused approach to collaboration and a flexible mindset.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Risk Management Maintain, oversee and report on the delivery of the annual risk monitoring plan Monitor compliance with the risk management policy including the effective implementation of the three lines of defence model Fulfil the role of secretary to the Risk Management Working Group including preparing agendas, meeting minutes, the co-ordination of papers, maintenance of the terms of reference and compilation of the working group's annual report Support the Senior and Executive Leadership Teams and the Board with risk appetite development, approval and reporting Support the development and maintenance of the corporate risk register and risk reports and as required directorate and project risk registers and risk reports Develop and deliver risk management training and awareness content when required Ensure risk management training and awareness is delivered as per the annual risk monitoring plan Work with stakeholders to support the completion of an annual strategic risk review and report Oversee and action the implementation of internal audit recommendations as they pertain to the Governance, Risk and Compliance function Internal Audit (IA) Oversee contract management of the outsourced IA function Support the delivery of the annual IA plan including tracking and reporting on costs versus budget Guide colleagues through the process from planning to final report Monitor IA action closure against agreed target dates and highlight where deadlines are at risk Internal Control Environment Engage and collaborate with the Internal Assurance Manager in the development and maintenance of the key controls Support the drafting of the Annual Report including the Statement on Internal Control, risk management sections and others as required Risk Management and Internal Control (RM&IC) Attestations Maintain and ensure compliance with the RM&IC Attestation Policy and the associated training Plan and coordinate the execution of the bi-annual RM&IC attestation process and annual critical third-party risk and assurance assessment including documenting and correlating attester feedback Additional Responsibilities Establish, maintain and rehearse business continuity and incident response arrangements as required In conjunction with the Procurement function, conduct procurements as required in a manner compliant with the procurement policy Support projects, as required including IT implementations and the on-boarding of third parties Key Requirements: Third level degree and/or professional qualification in a relevant discipline Minimum of 5 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 Additional Information: 37 Hour Working Week Working week - 9am-5.30pm Monday to Thursday & 9am-5pm Friday Hybrid Working Structure - 3 days in the office 25 days annual leave - As well as Public Holidays & Discretionary Company days Life Assurance - 4x Annual Salary Income Continuance Scheme Parental Leaves with salary top up after 1 years' service for Maternity and Paternity Leave Learning and Development Opportunities DC Pension scheme: Employee contribution 7/8% and Employer contribution 10/12% (alternative options also)