The OrganisationBoardmatch is the only Irish charity that specialises in not-for-profit board recruitment. We match individuals that are looking to volunteer their time and skills at board level, with charities and not-for-profits that have board and committee vacancies.We believe the right balance of skilled voluntary trustees provides a not-for-profit with the necessary skills to respond to changes, meet the challenges of the sector and to achieve their strategic objectives.Boardmatch Does This Primarily ThroughA free online matching service matching individuals from the corporate/public sectors to not-for-profit boards.A bespoke Premium Search service for not-for-profit organisations.Developing and providing training and other supports for boards.Our core objective is building the governance capacity of not-for-profit boards. We have over 1,500 not-for-profits registered with us.Boardmatch Ireland was established in 2005 to address the skills needs of the governing bodies of not-for-profits. It was established by a strong board including Mary Redmond of Arthur Cox, Siobhan Toale of Bank of Ireland, Roger Acton of ACCA, Kieran Loughran of the Disability Federation of Ireland and Mary Davis of Special Olympics.To date, Boardmatch Ireland has facilitated the appointment of over 5,000 individuals to the boards of Not-For-Profits.Website: Board: About Us | BoardmatchThe RoleBoardmatch is seeking a board member with finance expertise.Role Requirements And Key Responsibilities IncludeAdvise and guide the board on all financial matters.Evaluate and monitor the adequacy of finance policies and procedures and ensure that the charity is compliant with best practice principles.Membership of the Finance, Audit & Risk Committee.Skills And Experience RequiredFinancial Expertise: a qualified accountant who has operated at a senior level for at least five years.Governance and Compliance Leadership: Familiarity with SORP (Statement of Recommended Practice) standards, Charities Regulator requirements and best practice in financial governance.Financial management and oversight: ability to interpret financial reports, budgets, and forecasts.Audit and Risk Oversight: understanding of internal controls, risk frameworks, and compliance.Strategic planning: experienced in aligning financial decisions with long-term organisational goals.Charities Regulator's General Duties of a Charity Board Member:Comply with the charity's governing document.Ensure the charity is complying with its charitable purpose for the public benefit.Act in the best interest of the charity.Act with reasonable care and skill.Manage the assets of your charity.Board MeetingsThe board meets six times per year, normally on Wednesday mornings at 8:30 am. Half of the board meetings are in person in Dublin city centre, while the other half are online. Board meetings are typically two hours in duration.CommitteesThe successful candidate will be expected to join the Finance, Audit & Risk Committee. The Committee has two current members, including a Committee Chair. The Committee normally meets a few weeks before board meetings and are typically one hour in duration.Trustees are elected for a three-year term, with the possibility to be re-elected twice.This is not a remunerated board role.