My client a state-sponsored commercial body, based in Kildare, responsible for the overall administration, development, and regulation of its exciting sector. They are currently looking to add to their team an Audit and Risk Manager.The Audit & Risk Manager is responsible for the managing the internal audit process, effective risk management monitoring, awareness, and reporting and insurance management across the group. This role ensures appropriate compliance and effective internal controls across multiple entities within the group and for other entities to which a shared service is provided. The successful candidate will play a key role in effective risk management and coordination of the internal audit and will engage proactively across the organisation and will report to the Head of Governance, Risk & Compliance.Key Responsibilities:Risk ManagementEnsure HRI's operational Risk Management Strategy, Policy and Processes remain robust and effective and where possible, are continuously improved. This will include the review and measurement of key risk and performance indicators, risk modelling, assessments and oversight.Work with senior management to ensure risk management principles and practices are and remain embedded in operational decision making and processes.Proactively support and consult with department heads and risk owners, facilitating workshops, devising training and leading risk reporting to focus on reducing risk and managing mitigations.Provide a comprehensive review of HRI's operational risk landscape and develop risk profiles to facilitate comparative analysis.Perform risk assessments and draft risk reports on behalf of the CRO for Senior Management, Board and Risk Committees.Provide expert risk advice and support to all stakeholdersProvide Risk Management services to entities with a shared service agreement.Leverage technological developments to enhance management and oversight, and to improve productivity and innovation.Internal AuditProactively manages internal audit process for the Group from audit planning to reporting with the outsourced internal audit provider.Monitor and manage compliance with agreed timelines for implementation of internal audit recommendations across the Group, escalating as required in a timely manner.Actively guide and support operational teams to ensure prompt conclusion of audits.Manage the relationship with the insurance broker, ensuring quarterly service reviews and coordinating the annual renewal process for the HRI Group.Actively manage all claims and claim reporting with the insurance broker and the Risk management team.Seek to enhance incident reporting across the Group.Provide insurance services to entities with a shared service agreement.Manage production of the annual report consulting with the wider finance team and the communications team to ensure the annual report is best in class.Skills and ExperienceBachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field (required).Professional accounting qualification ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CPA (required).Evidence of at least 10 years post qualification experience, with at least 4 years in a risk function in either a commercial body or commercial semi state body.Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities.Strong business acumen and understanding of operational drivers.Effective communication and stakeholder management skills with the capacity to influence, negotiate and drive performance.Results driven, with a record of delivering compliance while maintain excellent relationships.For more information on this role or any other Accountancy roles contact Conal O'Connor on, click on the apply button belowTo view all live jobs with Brightwater and market insights, please visit our website;