Audit & Risk Manager - Semi State - Hybrid - Dublin

Audit & Risk Manager - Semi State - Hybrid - Permanent

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:

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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)